Bmw Unveils Next Bmw Legend
March 11th, 2010 | 
Author: Bmw Unveils Next Bmw Legend
BMW will introduce a modern and authentic performance coupe with enhanced BMW parts and combined sporty rearwheeldrive dynamics agile handling powerful engines and seating for four all reinventing its iconic 2002 models of some 4 decades ago. The new 1 Series Coupe will be available in 128i 135i 123d and 120d.
The 128i will feature Valvetronic valvetrain management and aluminum/magnesium contruction core elements of BMWs EfficientDynamics. It will be powered by a 3.0liter 230 horsepower inline 6cyinder engine with 200 lbft of torque.
The powerful 135i features BMWs twinturbocharged 3.0liter inline sixcylinder engine with 300 horsepower 225 kW and an amazing 300 lbft 400 Nm of torque from as low as 1400 rpm. Optimum performance and economy is achieved with no loss in engine response with its direct piezo gasoline injectors twin lowmass turbochargers and airtoair intercooling. Acceleration is from 0100 km/h 62 mph and accomplished in 5.3 seconds with top speed which is electronically limited to 255 km/h 155 mph.
The new 123d has a new 2.0liter fourcylinder diesel engine with Variable Twin Turbo and CommonRail technology. A power of 200 hp 150 kW is provided by the allalloy engine.
The new coupe encompassed with very masculine looks intended for sporting. The greenhouse with its Hofmeister kink is moved rearward and offers a particularly purposeful look because of the long hood. The coupe also features short overhangs long wheelbase and large frameless doors on a body with a striking shoulder. An M Aerodynamic Kit is standard on the 135i.
Aggressive rear end styling includes a trunklid with an integrated spoiler chiseled into the rear end of the car. An additional lip spoiler is featured on the 135i.
Lshaped rear taillights give the vehicle a lower sportier look. Homogeneous lighting effect with lightemitting diodes LEDs is provided by horizontal lights in the rear light clusters. Such light design makes the BMW 1 Series Coupe stand out at night.
Optional on the 128i while standard on the rest of the versions is the Adaptive Xenon headlights.
Luxurious interior equipments include a standard 60/40 split rear seat control console for the entertainment and air conditioning functions. In the center console is the controller featured in the iDrive system with the optional Navigation system.
Two upholstery options are the sporty and comfortable Leatherette and the rich Boston Leather. Map pockets are integrated in the lower part of the doors. Sports buckets seats are part of the optional Sport Package.
Sophisticated suspension system includes an aluminum doublepivot front suspension and a fivelink fully independent rear suspension in lightweight steel. The new coupe also has BMWs Dynamic Stability Control DSC with a Dynamic Traction Control DTC function.
Also available as an option is an Active Steering.
Safety equipments include six airbags as standard and crashoptimized seats with specially padded headrests and backrests.
Other features are the threepoint inertiareel seat belts all within the seats of the 1 Series Coupe and the rear seats come with standard LATCH attachments for child seats.
About the writer: Hailey Kerr is a Business Administration graduate. She is currently part of a business consulting firm in Massachusetts. Hailey loves to write and enjoys doing her favorite hobby during her free time cooking French cuisines.
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