OFFICIAL: 1-Series Convertible
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Are there any other exterior visual difference between the 120i and 125i besides the number of exhaust tips?
I quite like it.. of course it's a ladies car, but it still looks nice. The rear appeals to me more than the 3er Coupe.
I quite like it.. of course it's a ladies car, but it still looks nice. The rear appeals to me more than the 3er Coupe.
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Leaked again
The 1er Cabrio is right within that demographic where we want to catch former MINI Cabrio owners before they are tempted with such models as VW EOS etc. Our statistics show that customers who have outgrown MINI tend to turn to another premium manufacturer with another trend setting product line or the latest must-have model.
The aim for the Cabrio is for people not willing to wait for the new MINI Cabrio or if the MINI has become insufficient for their needs. The 1er Cabrio steps in to take that place . Of course the car is meant to appeal to the female demographic because this is the significant target market for the Cabrio in North America especially California. But it is not a "Window" car not something just to look good in it has ability and agility in abundance . Which will appeal to both Male and female driving enthusiasts.
Both 1er Coupe and Cabrio are both models in which BMW describe as new "Niche" models .
OK so you might argue that their is another premium Coupe like the C-Klasse SportCoupe? But BMW have the knack of learning from other manufacturers mistakes.
Both Coupe and Cabrio will make their debut in the US at about the same time.
There will be a seperate marketing campaign for the 135i Cabrio.
But enjoy this one...
The 1er Cabrio is right within that demographic where we want to catch former MINI Cabrio owners before they are tempted with such models as VW EOS etc. Our statistics show that customers who have outgrown MINI tend to turn to another premium manufacturer with another trend setting product line or the latest must-have model.
The aim for the Cabrio is for people not willing to wait for the new MINI Cabrio or if the MINI has become insufficient for their needs. The 1er Cabrio steps in to take that place . Of course the car is meant to appeal to the female demographic because this is the significant target market for the Cabrio in North America especially California. But it is not a "Window" car not something just to look good in it has ability and agility in abundance . Which will appeal to both Male and female driving enthusiasts.
Both 1er Coupe and Cabrio are both models in which BMW describe as new "Niche" models .
OK so you might argue that their is another premium Coupe like the C-Klasse SportCoupe? But BMW have the knack of learning from other manufacturers mistakes.
Both Coupe and Cabrio will make their debut in the US at about the same time.
There will be a seperate marketing campaign for the 135i Cabrio.
But enjoy this one...
EMpower
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Leaked? its official here is the release.
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Yeah ....really surprised.sorry dont like it..
surprised ehh?
Maybe I can fix the problem for you:
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Applause to BMW for creating a cool little convertible which must be marketed to ward my generation because I'm eating it all up!
I do say BMW makes the best wheel designs in the industry as far as I'm concerned. Job well done to the boys(and girls) in Munich.
I do say BMW makes the best wheel designs in the industry as far as I'm concerned. Job well done to the boys(and girls) in Munich.
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The non M pack cab looks way better than the non M pack coupe.
First Look: 2009 BMW 1 Series Convertible
http://www.edmunds.com/insideline/do/Features/articleId=122824?tid=edmunds.il.home.photopanel..1.*#12
The 2009 BMW 1 Series Convertible is coming, and BMW wants it to blow you away.
Some six months from now, the 2009 BMW 1 Series will be introduced to America, a smaller, leaner and sportier driving experience from Munich. With the formal introduction of the BMW 1 Series convertible, it's clear that BMW wants the 1 Series to be not just a car but also a whole new BMW culture.
The BMW 1 Series convertible has reached production some five and a half years after it was first previewed by the BMW CS1 concept at the 2002 Geneva Auto Show. It's set to be introduced to America on the BMW display stand at the 2008 Detroit Auto Show.
A Gaggle of Cars
This new convertible is actually the third model in the 1 Series range, as the hatchback has been sold in Europe for three years and the two-door coupe joined the lineup this summer. Only the coupe and the convertible will be coming to America.
As these first official photographs reveal, the appearance of the 1 Series convertible is tied closely to the 1 Series coupe. The two share the same edgy mixture of concave and convex forms that BMW Design Director Chris Bangle explored with the CS1 in 2002.
It's a similar story underneath, as the new BMW gets the same rear-wheel-drive platform as its fixed-roof sibling, although the floorpan has been reworked with additional steel reinforcements in the sills and rear bulkhead to provide what BMW describes as class-leading levels of structural rigidity. Together with the new folding top, these measures add around 276 pounds to the package.
BMW has positioned the 1 Series convertible to enter its lineup between the hugely popular Mini convertible and the recently introduced 3Series convertible, providing it with a formidable five-model range of top-down cars that also includes the 6 Series convertible and Z4 roadster.
Tale of the Top
The BMW 1 Series convertible measures 171.7 inches from front to rear, 68.8 inches in width and 55.6 inches high. This makes it 8.7 inches shorter than the 3 Series convertible, though only 1.3 inches narrower and 1.0 inch lower.
Folding hardtops have become the fashion in upscale convertibles like the 2007 BMW 3 Series Convertible, as carmakers attempt to add a measure of all-weather utility and overnight security to the traditional convertible formula. But naturally the more affordable BMW 1 Series Convertible has an electrically operated fabric top that folds compactly into the rear deck beneath a hard tonneau cover.
"The compact dimensions of the 1 Series convertible mean the packaging of the roof is already tight," a BMW insider told us. "We weren't prepared to trade off styling simply to have a folding hardtop. More often than not, a hardtop dictates the look of the rear, meaning you get an ungainly high trunk lid. It was different with the 3 Series convertible because we had a lot more space that we could utilize."
The electrically operated Z-fold top of the 1 Series has been engineered by Edscha, a German specialist that has done work for the convertible versions of such cars as the Aston Martin V8 Vantage, Audi TT, BMW 3 Series,
Lamborghini Gallardo, Rolls-Royce Phantom and even the Chrysler PT Cruiser.
It's a typical Z-fold arrangement in which the top retracts beneath a hard plastic tonneau cover into a dedicated compartment in the rear deck. Once the top is out of sight, the 1 Series convertible has a clean and uncluttered look that's very reminiscent of the earlier CS1 concept.
Performance Numbers
BMW says the electrically operated roof can be opened and closed in 22 seconds at the press of a button. This isn't the quickest time on the convertible market, but it's certainly a best-in-class effort and speedy enough to get the job done at a stoplight. (It's also as quick as the effort from the 2007 BMW hardtop convertible can manage.) The 1 Series top can also be operated at speeds up to 25 mph.
The top will be available in the usual beige and black colors, but there's also an optional anthracite scheme that incorporates metallic fibers in the weave of the fabric. It creates a shiny appearance that BMW hopes will find an audience among buyers seeking something out of the ordinary.
This top arrangement naturally compromises trunk space to a certain degree. While the 1 Series coupe boasts 13.1 cubic feet of cargo capacity, the 1 Series convertible offers 9.9 cubic feet when the top is up and 8.5 cubic feet when the top is down.
BMW claims there's space for two golf bags, although it would appear to be a tight squeeze. An optional 60/40-split folding rear seat lets you extend the cargo area, and it comes with a luggage bag that's designed to swallow skis and snowboards.
The Other Performance Numbers
While European buyers of the BMW 1 Series can choose among five different engines, Americans have just two alternate engine choices for the 1 Series, and this goes for the convertible as well as the coupe.
The base-model 128i convertible gets the 3.0-liter version of BMW's classic, naturally aspirated inline-6. It delivers 230 horsepower and 200 pound-feet of torque. BMW claims the car will hit 60 mph in 6.8 seconds on the way to a top speed of 148 mph.
You'll also be able to step up to the 135i convertible that features the latest twin-turbocharged 3.0-liter inline-6. With 300 hp and 300 lb-ft of torque, it'll whip Munich's new open-top car to 62 mph (100 kph) in just 5.6 seconds on the way to a top speed that is electronically limited to 155 mph. As a sign of the engine's tractability on the highway, BMW also says the 135i will accelerate from 50-75 mph in 4th gear in 5.5 seconds.
As with the 1 Series coupe, both convertible models will come standard with a six-speed manual transmission, and the car's long list of options includes a six-speed automatic with shift paddles mounted on the steering wheel. While BMW continues to deny such a move, we believe the 135i is in line to receive BMW's forthcoming dual-clutch gearbox, although the timing of its introduction remains unclear.
BMW has lots of special technology to improve fuel economy and reduce air emissions that is available for the 1 Series in Europe, but so far the American version of the car will do without such features as the automatic stop/start mechanism, brake-energy regeneration system and a dash indicator for the optimum shift points for manual-transmission models.
BMW's Next Big Thing
So far, some 100,000 people have signed up to receive information about the 1 Series on BMW's Web site, and BMW executives are hoping that the 2009 BMW 1 Series Coupe and 2009 BMW 1 Series Convertible will create the same excitement that the introduction of the Mini aroused.
First-year examples of the 1 Series in the U.S. are expected to carry special badging and come with a certificate of authenticity and a commemorative book to enhance collectibility.
Prices are expected to range between $30,000 and $35,000. There's no word on pricing out of BMW's North American operations just yet, but expect the 1 Series convertible to attract a solid premium.
http://www.edmunds.com/insideline/do/Features/articleId=122824?tid=edmunds.il.home.photopanel..1.*#12
The 2009 BMW 1 Series Convertible is coming, and BMW wants it to blow you away.
Some six months from now, the 2009 BMW 1 Series will be introduced to America, a smaller, leaner and sportier driving experience from Munich. With the formal introduction of the BMW 1 Series convertible, it's clear that BMW wants the 1 Series to be not just a car but also a whole new BMW culture.
The BMW 1 Series convertible has reached production some five and a half years after it was first previewed by the BMW CS1 concept at the 2002 Geneva Auto Show. It's set to be introduced to America on the BMW display stand at the 2008 Detroit Auto Show.
A Gaggle of Cars
This new convertible is actually the third model in the 1 Series range, as the hatchback has been sold in Europe for three years and the two-door coupe joined the lineup this summer. Only the coupe and the convertible will be coming to America.
As these first official photographs reveal, the appearance of the 1 Series convertible is tied closely to the 1 Series coupe. The two share the same edgy mixture of concave and convex forms that BMW Design Director Chris Bangle explored with the CS1 in 2002.
It's a similar story underneath, as the new BMW gets the same rear-wheel-drive platform as its fixed-roof sibling, although the floorpan has been reworked with additional steel reinforcements in the sills and rear bulkhead to provide what BMW describes as class-leading levels of structural rigidity. Together with the new folding top, these measures add around 276 pounds to the package.
BMW has positioned the 1 Series convertible to enter its lineup between the hugely popular Mini convertible and the recently introduced 3Series convertible, providing it with a formidable five-model range of top-down cars that also includes the 6 Series convertible and Z4 roadster.
Tale of the Top
The BMW 1 Series convertible measures 171.7 inches from front to rear, 68.8 inches in width and 55.6 inches high. This makes it 8.7 inches shorter than the 3 Series convertible, though only 1.3 inches narrower and 1.0 inch lower.
Folding hardtops have become the fashion in upscale convertibles like the 2007 BMW 3 Series Convertible, as carmakers attempt to add a measure of all-weather utility and overnight security to the traditional convertible formula. But naturally the more affordable BMW 1 Series Convertible has an electrically operated fabric top that folds compactly into the rear deck beneath a hard tonneau cover.
"The compact dimensions of the 1 Series convertible mean the packaging of the roof is already tight," a BMW insider told us. "We weren't prepared to trade off styling simply to have a folding hardtop. More often than not, a hardtop dictates the look of the rear, meaning you get an ungainly high trunk lid. It was different with the 3 Series convertible because we had a lot more space that we could utilize."
The electrically operated Z-fold top of the 1 Series has been engineered by Edscha, a German specialist that has done work for the convertible versions of such cars as the Aston Martin V8 Vantage, Audi TT, BMW 3 Series,
Lamborghini Gallardo, Rolls-Royce Phantom and even the Chrysler PT Cruiser.
It's a typical Z-fold arrangement in which the top retracts beneath a hard plastic tonneau cover into a dedicated compartment in the rear deck. Once the top is out of sight, the 1 Series convertible has a clean and uncluttered look that's very reminiscent of the earlier CS1 concept.
Performance Numbers
BMW says the electrically operated roof can be opened and closed in 22 seconds at the press of a button. This isn't the quickest time on the convertible market, but it's certainly a best-in-class effort and speedy enough to get the job done at a stoplight. (It's also as quick as the effort from the 2007 BMW hardtop convertible can manage.) The 1 Series top can also be operated at speeds up to 25 mph.
The top will be available in the usual beige and black colors, but there's also an optional anthracite scheme that incorporates metallic fibers in the weave of the fabric. It creates a shiny appearance that BMW hopes will find an audience among buyers seeking something out of the ordinary.
This top arrangement naturally compromises trunk space to a certain degree. While the 1 Series coupe boasts 13.1 cubic feet of cargo capacity, the 1 Series convertible offers 9.9 cubic feet when the top is up and 8.5 cubic feet when the top is down.
BMW claims there's space for two golf bags, although it would appear to be a tight squeeze. An optional 60/40-split folding rear seat lets you extend the cargo area, and it comes with a luggage bag that's designed to swallow skis and snowboards.
The Other Performance Numbers
While European buyers of the BMW 1 Series can choose among five different engines, Americans have just two alternate engine choices for the 1 Series, and this goes for the convertible as well as the coupe.
The base-model 128i convertible gets the 3.0-liter version of BMW's classic, naturally aspirated inline-6. It delivers 230 horsepower and 200 pound-feet of torque. BMW claims the car will hit 60 mph in 6.8 seconds on the way to a top speed of 148 mph.
You'll also be able to step up to the 135i convertible that features the latest twin-turbocharged 3.0-liter inline-6. With 300 hp and 300 lb-ft of torque, it'll whip Munich's new open-top car to 62 mph (100 kph) in just 5.6 seconds on the way to a top speed that is electronically limited to 155 mph. As a sign of the engine's tractability on the highway, BMW also says the 135i will accelerate from 50-75 mph in 4th gear in 5.5 seconds.
As with the 1 Series coupe, both convertible models will come standard with a six-speed manual transmission, and the car's long list of options includes a six-speed automatic with shift paddles mounted on the steering wheel. While BMW continues to deny such a move, we believe the 135i is in line to receive BMW's forthcoming dual-clutch gearbox, although the timing of its introduction remains unclear.
BMW has lots of special technology to improve fuel economy and reduce air emissions that is available for the 1 Series in Europe, but so far the American version of the car will do without such features as the automatic stop/start mechanism, brake-energy regeneration system and a dash indicator for the optimum shift points for manual-transmission models.
BMW's Next Big Thing
So far, some 100,000 people have signed up to receive information about the 1 Series on BMW's Web site, and BMW executives are hoping that the 2009 BMW 1 Series Coupe and 2009 BMW 1 Series Convertible will create the same excitement that the introduction of the Mini aroused.
First-year examples of the 1 Series in the U.S. are expected to carry special badging and come with a certificate of authenticity and a commemorative book to enhance collectibility.
Prices are expected to range between $30,000 and $35,000. There's no word on pricing out of BMW's North American operations just yet, but expect the 1 Series convertible to attract a solid premium.
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Shit! I like it! And i am say shit, because my fiance likes it, too, and i guess she will ask for one soon enough, and it will be priced like a Rolls here...
PS. I am actually impressed! Great job!
Now, how do we remove the extra antenna?
PS. I am actually impressed! Great job!
Now, how do we remove the extra antenna?
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I get the feeling there's only one antenna. Seems like the shark-fin antenna is purely cosmetic. I think the shark-fin has become a new BMW design 'trademark' (ala kidney grille, hoffmeister kink, and so on), so they're incorporating that design feature, even if it doesn't really serve a purpose on some models.
Maybe Eni or Scott can confirm my thoughts on it being cosmetic here?
** Edit: Just curious guys, where exactly is the antenna for the 6er and 3er cabs? .. and why couldn't the 1er cab have it so well hidden like its older siblings?
Maybe Eni or Scott can confirm my thoughts on it being cosmetic here?
** Edit: Just curious guys, where exactly is the antenna for the 6er and 3er cabs? .. and why couldn't the 1er cab have it so well hidden like its older siblings?
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It's Tahiti Green.
The color is not as grass-like green as portrayed in some pics here.
IRL is more bleu-green color. Ocean-like blueish green.
It must be something wrong with RGB filter on some pics!
This pic is much more realistic - shows how Tahiti Green really looks like:
What a pity.Similar threads
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