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2008 BMW 1-Series 128i 2dr Coupe

2008 BMW 1-Series
Trim Info:
Rear Wheel Drive, 2 Door Coupe, Subcompact
18 mpg city / 28 mpg hwy
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Technical Specifications

Technical Data
Body Style:
2 Door Coupe
Drivetrain:
Rear Wheel Drive
EPA Classification:
Subcompact
Passenger Capacity:
4
Base Curb Weight (lbs):
3252
EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG):
18
EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG):
28
Engine Type:
Gas I6
Displacement:
3.0L/183
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM:
230 @ 6500
SAE Net Torque @ RPM:
200 @ 2750
Trans Description Cont.:
Manual
Suspension Type - Front:
Double-Pivot
Suspension Type - Rear:
5-Link
Front Tire Size:
P205/50R17
Rear Tire Size:
P205/50R17
Front Wheel Size (in):
17 x 7.0
Rear Wheel Size (in):
17 x 7.0
Front Wheel Material:
Aluminum
Rear Wheel Material:
Aluminum
Brake ABS System:
Yes
Disc - Front (Yes or ):
Yes
Disc - Rear (Yes or ):
Yes
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in):
11.8
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal):
14
Wheelbase (in):
104.7
Length, Overall (in):
172.2
Trunk Volume (ft³):
13.1
Advanced Technical Data
Trans Type:
6
First Gear Ratio (:1):
4.32
Second Gear Ratio (:1):
2.46
Third Gear Ratio (:1):
1.66
Fourth Gear Ratio (:1):
1.23
Fifth Gear Ratio (:1):
1.00
Sixth Gear Ratio (:1):
0.85
Reverse Ratio (:1):
3.94
Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1):
3.23
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.):
Strut Type
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.):
Fully Independent
Steering Type:
Pwr Rack & Pinion
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall:
16.0
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft):
35.1
Brake Type:
4-Wheel
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in):
11.8
Front Head Room (in):
37.9
Front Leg Room (in):
41.4
Front Shoulder Room (in):
54.0
Second Head Room (in):
37.1
Second Leg Room (in):
32.0
Second Shoulder Room (in):
53.4
Width, Max w/o mirrors (in):
68.8
Height, Overall (in):
56.0
Track Width, Front (in):
58.3
Track Width, Rear (in):
59.6


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