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2006
HONDA CIVIC SI
WHAT BMW HAS
TO SAY ABOUT THE 125i:
Source: BMW Motors
The BMW 125i
In the autumn of
2004 BMW will unveil for the very first time a compact class automobile
– the BMW 1 Series with five doors and a length of 4.23 metres,
making this new model series precisely 24 centimetres shorter than a
3 Series saloon. The typical BMW drive concept, powerful engines, high-grade
equipment and the experience of sheer driving fun offer a new and unique
alternative in this particular market segment.
Right from the very
first glance there is no doubt that this new five-door sports-hatch
is a BMW through and through: The long wheelbase with a short front
overhang, the lower roof line with the typical C-pillar kink and the
characteristic front end with the ‘kidney’ grille and double
headlamps give the 1 Series a face that stands out in a crowd. The practical
hatch opens to reveal a variable luggage compartment that offers the
driver and passengers 330 to 1150 litres of storage space for even larger
items of sports equipment for a variety of leisure activities.
Unique agility and
steering precision
Whether loaded or not, the 1 Series is always sheer pleasure to drive:
The seating position offering long-distance driving comfort and the
exemplary, clearly structured cockpit provide the driver with perfect
ergonomics during his ‘driving experience’. After starting
the engine at the push of a button, one immediately senses that typical
driving pleasure only a BMW can induce. Thanks to its agility and steering
precision unique in the compact class, the BMW 1 Series not only ensures
sporty but smooth handling of winding country roads, but also facilitates
effortless urban driving pleasure. This is because – like all other
BMW automobiles – the 1 Series has a front-mounted engine and rear
wheel drive. Even in the tightest of bends there is no torque steer
to be felt, the rear wheels having optimal traction when transferring
the engine’s power onto the tarmac.
Moreover, this concept offers an ideal balance of weight between the
technically elaborate aluminium front axle and the five-link rear suspension.
Together all of these characteristics facilitate further advantages
such as optimal traction even when fully loaded and on hills. The drive
and suspension concept is further enhanced by a particularly stiff body
and excellent aerodynamics with a drag coefficient of just 0.29.
On the whole no
other vehicle in the compact class offers such a distinctively harmonious
symbiosis of sporty driving characteristics and suitability for long-distance
travel as the BMW 1 Series.
Four engine variants
from 115 to 163 bhp
When the car is launched customers will have an immediate choice of
four four-cylinder engines. The models 116i (85 kW / 115 bhp) und 120i
(110 kW / 150 bhp) feature further developed and refined BMW petrol
engines. The two diesel versions, the 118d (90 kW / 122 bhp) and the120d
(120 kW / 163 bhp) are equipped with high-torque diesel engines. Needless
to say, all BMW 1 Series cars meet with EU4 emission standards. A smooth-shifting
manual six-speed gearbox (five-speed on the 116i) or, optionally, a
comfortable six-speed automatic deliver power to large-size 16-inch
wheels with emergency running properties, thereby contributing to the
most dynamic performance available in this segment. Furthermore, the
BMW 1 Series is one of the most economical in its class.
Active and passive safety at the highest level
Robust, large disc brakes provide supreme stopping power in any situation.
By means of two-stage brake light clusters the BMW 1 Series indicates
to vehicles behind whether the brakes are being applied normally or
hard. And the extensive range of standard safety equipment, which includes
DSC Dynamic Stability Control, DBC Dynamic Brake Control, Electronic
Differential Lock as well as a complete airbag system comprising head
airbags for all seats, complies with the most stringent safety requirements.
These safety features and an exemplary protective body structure are
the best prerequisites for achieving five stars in the Euro NCAP crash
test.
Equipment options normally associated with more luxurious classes
In addition to the wide range of basic equipment, there are a myriad
of possibilities to individualize the BMW 1 Series with optional equipment
available in the usual high BMW quality. Many of these have previously
only been seen in higher vehicle segments. These include: Convenient
keyless access, Bluetooth mobile interface, sports seats with backrest
width adjustment, acoustic PDC Park Distance Control at the front and
the rear, Bi-Xenon headlights and a choice of high-performance audio
and navigation systems, which can also be operated centrally or by voice
control utilizing the BMW state-of-the-art iDrive operating concept.
With its unique concept, the BMW 1 Series is intended to target customers
who have always appreciated the practical aspects of previously available
compact vehicles but have, until now, searched in vain for an automobile
that takes into consideration their increased demands in terms of driving
pleasure and individuality. Whilst fully meeting these customer requirements,
the BMW 1 Series offers in addition high-quality product substance wrapped
up in a modern and attractive design.
Overview of specifications
116i 85 kW /115 bhp at 6000 rpm; 150 Nm at 4300 rpm; cubic capacity
1.6 litres; 0-62 in 10.8 s; top speed 200 km/h (124 mph); fuel consumption
7.5 ltr/100km120i 110 kW / 150 bhp at 6200 rpm; 200 Nm at 3600 rpm;
cubic capacity 2.0 litres; 0-62 in 8.7 s; top speed 217 km/h (135 mph);
fuel consumption 7.4 ltr/100km 118d 90 kW / 122 bhp at 4000 rpm; 280
Nm at 2000 rpm; cubic capacity 2.0 litres 0-62 in 10.0 s; top speed
201 km/h (125 mph); fuel consumption 5.6 ltr/100km120d 120 kW / 163
bhp at 4000 rpm; 340 Nm at 2000 rpm; cubic capacity 2.0 litres; 0-62
in 7.9 s; top speed 220 km/h (137mph); fuel consumption 5.7 ltr/100km
The BMW 1 Series made in Germany
The BMW 1 Series is manufactured at the ultra-modern Regensburg plant,
utilizing production facilities which provide some of the highest possible
levels of flexibility and model diversity in the automotive industry,
but which at the same time offer the best possible standard of present-day
workplace ergonomics.
With the BMW 1 Series, the BMW Group is laying an important cornerstone
for further profitable growth. Market researchers see the premium segment
of the compact class as the market with large potential worldwide. Thanks
to its unique vehicle concept, the BMW 1 Series will gain a disproportionately
large share of the market and contribute to a further sharpening of
the BMW brand profile.
Prices for the BMW
1 Series are shortly to be announced. The market launch is planned for
the autumn of 2004. The BMW 1 Series will celebrate its auto show debut
at the Paris Motor Show.
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