The last 1-Series Coupe left the factory in August, while the 1-Series Convertible was phased out in June.
Since the models will be replaced by a 2-Series Coupe and Convertible, the announcement isn’t particularly shocking. The Convertible will arrive soon after the Coupe, which is anticipated to be on sale in March.
The models will be available with at least three different engines, including the following ones, according to leaked specifications:
- a 2.0-liter gasoline engine producing 270 Nm (199 lb-ft) of torque and 183 HP (135 kW)
- a 2.0-liter diesel engine producing 380 Nm (280 lb-ft) of torque and 183 HP (135 kW)
- a 3.0-liter inline-six engine with 450 Nm (332 lb-ft) of torque and 326 HP (240 kW)
The latter variant, the M235i, has a top speed of 250 km/h and can accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h in 4.8 seconds (155 mph).
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The initial BMW 1 Series F20 engines will shortly be phased out.
The BMW 1 Series F20 is slowly but surely coming to an end because the first engine options for the small rear-wheel drive will soon be discontinued, according to our sister publication Bimmertoday. The first vehicles to be impacted are those whose engines fall short of the Euro 6d TEMP emission criteria.
If you look at the present lineup, multiple diesel 1 Series models are affected by various B47 four-cylinder engine variations. The 116d, 118d, 120d, and 125d “only” comply with the Euro 6c emission standard, in contrast to the petrol engines. Only the models 118d, 120d, and 120d xDrive with an eight-speed automatic are an exception to this.
The steady decrease in engine capacity has an impact on the three-door F21 BMW 1 Series in the same way that it has on the F20 BMW 1 Series 5-door. In anticipation of the WLTP conversion, BMW already decreased the range of cars with manual gearbox a few months ago, including the BMW M140i.
The new BMW 1 Series F40 will follow in the footsteps of the F20 by the end of the year. The third generation of the 1 Series will only be offered as a five-door model and will be the first to utilise the UKL architecture designed for front-wheel drive cars.
Some BMW enthusiasts will be disappointed by the new 1 Series architecture and the corresponding move away from rear-wheel drive, but many in Munich are certain that front-wheel drive will meet the performance requirements of 1 Series buyers.
There is no denying the benefits of front-wheel drive with a transverse engine in terms of interior room, which is important to nearly all buyers in the compact class.
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In India, the BMW 1 Series is no more. If you’re interested in purchasing one, you might be able to find a decent deal on one in the remaining stock. How come BMW India made this decision? It was a straightforward conclusion based on the knowledge that it did not sell well. It failed to pique the interest of any kind of buyer throughout its four years on our soil, which included a mid-life update in 2015.
There are two potential causes for it. One: The price was too high. Just before it was no longer manufactured, the 118d Sport Line cost Rs 30.3 lakh (ex-showroom Delhi). That cost increased by an additional Rs 5–6 lakh by the time you put it on the road. The BMW 1 Series’ 2.0-liter turbodiesel engine produced only 150PS and 320Nm of torque, falling short of the Volvo V40’s 152PS/350Nm on paper. Additionally, the Swedish hatchback was Rs 3.55 lakh less expensive, even after it was imported into India as a fully assembled car.
Two: It was never the most attractive vehicle in its class. Mercedes-Benz profited from their stunning hatchback, the A-Class, in that area. Even when BMW launched the 1 Series’ mid-life facelift, it wasn’t adequately promoted to draw in its target market. The 1 Series eventually found itself in a bind as enthusiasts lost interest in it after their initial impressions and were more eager to make the extra effort to get the 3 Series.
The problem is that earlier this year, BMW introduced the 1 Series sedan in our neighboring nation of China. That makes a lot more sense for India as well, at least on paper. The 1 Series sedan may very well be BMW’s answer to Audi’s entry-level sedan, just as the Audi A3 sedan in India is based on the Audi A3 hatchback in Europe. Is the business thinking about that? We certainly hope so!
The BMW 1 Series Says Goodbye to India
The 1 Series, a BMW-badged entry-level luxury hatchback, has officially said goodbye to India. According to some sources, the car’s assembly was only halted in January. BMW discontinued the hatchback because to its persistently weak sales figures.
The BMW 1 Series, which has been in the Indian market for more than 4 years, had its first mid-life redesign in 2015. Even with the upgrade, the hatchback was unable to draw in purchasers. BMW dealers may provide a competitive price on the 1 Series in an effort to get rid of their excess inventory. The Stunning New BMW Z4 Roadster Concept: Read More
The BMW 1 Series had a single 118d Sport Line model that cost Rs 30.3 lakh up till it was discontinued (ex-showroom Delhi). A 2.0-liter, four-cylinder diesel engine paired with an 8-speed ZF automated transmission provides the hatchback with its power. The hatch’s horsepower and torque ratings are 148bhp at 4,000 rpm and 320Nm between 1,500 and 3,000 rpm, respectively. It was the only car in its class with rear-wheel drive (RWD). Read – India Could Get A BMW 2-Series
The BMW 1 Series has a higher price tag but is less powerful than its closest competition, the Volvo V40. This was possibly one of the factors that prevented it from succeeding. The 2.0-liter turbo engine in the V40 produces 150 horsepower and 350 nm of torque. The Volvo hatchback is around Rs 3.55 lakh less expensive than the 1 Series with a price range of 26.75 to 30.25 lakh (ex-showroom, Delhi). It’s interesting that Volvo was able to maintain such affordable prices despite the fact that the car was imported as a CBU (fully built up unit). View New BMW X3 Images & Details.
Its predecessor was shorter and shorter than the revised 1 Series. With features like bi-xenon headlamps, a sizable trademark grille, twin exhaust pipes, and huge L-shaped taillamps, the hatch appears extremely upscale. The list of amenities includes a dual-zone automatic climate control option, a 6.5-inch free-standing display for the iDrive infotainment system, chrome-encased knobs and buttons, and a variety of upholstery choices.
Price
Due to a lack of demand, the 1 Series is no longer available as a three-door model or with a six-cylinder engine. A straightforward tail pipe at the rear serves as a telltale sign for three-cylinder engines. The exhaust systems on the four-cylinder vehicles are dual-flow.
The starting price is 28,300 euros. The base-model petrol BMW 118i has 140 horsepower. The most powerful model, the M135i xDrive with 306 horsepower, is at the other end of the spectrum and costs at least 49,100 euros.
There are four diesels available. The smallest 116d is priced from 30,100 euros and has 116 horsepower. The top model costs at least 38,600 euros and has an automated transmission (Steptronic) and 190 horsepower all-wheel drive.
The US website no longer sells the BMW 1 Series
The F20 1 Series is still a chimera for hatchback BMW enthusiasts in the USA because the vehicle is only available in other continents, which excludes them from the competition. They still had a little BMW to experiment with and customize on the official website until recently in the form of the outdated E8x 1 Series.
The spectacular E82 135is and the Convertible in a variety of forms were the only models remained, and even days after the 2 Series’ introduction, both of them were still available online on BMW USA’s configurator.
But I recently discovered that the outdated models had been removed off the website, ushering in yet another chapter in the history of the Bavarian firm: starting this week, there won’t be any more 1 Series Coupe or Convertible (as the last place where they were still sold was the USA).
In addition, the 1 Series is now the sole model that is completely off the charts for North American consumers, barring a change of heart by the Germans, due to BMW’s refusal to import tiny hatchbacks into the US. In my opinion, it’s a shame because during our test drive, the M135i xDrive showed itself to be a fun to drive.
Therefore, bid adieu to the E82 Coupe and E83 Convertible models as they disappear into the horizon! Having them around was certainly enjoyable!
What is the name of the BMW 1 Series?
The BMW E81 (3-door hatchback), BMW E82 (coupe), BMW E87 (5-door hatchback), and BMW E88 (convertible) are the tiny automobiles that make up the first generation of the BMW 1 Series. The E81/E82/E87/E88 generation, which was produced between 2004 and 2013, is also known to as the E8x. As the entry-level vehicle in the BMW lineup, the E8x took the place of the 3 Series Compact.
All of the vehicles featured rear-wheel drive, a unique configuration in the hatchback market sector where front-wheel drive is more common. The possible engines included a six-cylinder naturally aspirated gasoline engine, a six-cylinder turbocharged gasoline engine, a four-cylinder turbo-diesel engine, and a four-cylinder gasoline engine (the latter only available on coupe and convertible models).
The BMW N54 turbocharged inline-six engine and six-speed manual transmission power the 1 Series M Coupe. It is regarded as the forerunner of the BMW M2 and was only manufactured in the coupe body form.
The E81/E87 hatchback models started to be phased out after the 2011 debut of the F20/F21 1 Series, but the E82/E88 coupes and convertibles continued to be produced until 2013, when they were replaced by the F22/F23 2 Series variants.
Why does BMW no longer produce the 1M?
One of the most exclusive vehicles ever created by the magicians in Garching is the BMW 1M Coupe. It originated from a covert effort that few of the company’s executives were aware of. According to folklore, certain BMW M engineers sought to create the ultimate track vehicle and utilised the majority of E92 M3 components for the 1M. A great sports coupe was the end result, and it debuted in 2011 and quickly sold out in most regions.
The 1M was initially scheduled to be a 2,700-unit limited edition car by BMW. The company then lifted the cap in response to the tremendous demand, producing a total of 6309 vehicles up until the end of manufacturing in June 2012. Nevertheless, after selling 740 units in the US and 220 more in Canada, production of the 1M Coup ceased in June 2012. Globally, 6309 automobiles were sold.
The engine took extremely little time to develop; engineers started working on it in October 2009 and finished it in less than a year. The choice to construct the 1M was made in December 2009. The development and testing of the car took about a year. M vehicles conduct extensive testing on the Nurburgring track. Before the terrible weather started, all of the testing had to be finished in the spring and summer.
The N54 3.0 liter I-6 twin-turbo engine powers the BMW 1M. Although 369 pound-feet of torque are briefly accessible in overboost mode, the turbocharger, exhaust system, and ECU have all been updated to deliver 335 horsepower and 332 pound-feet of torque for the 1M. Redline is at 7000 revs per minute. The N54B30TO engine’s engine mapping can be changed by pressing the M button on the steering wheel to provide a more forceful throttle response.
The Porsche Cayman S was likely the closest rival in 2011, although BMW claimed at the time that no rivals were taken into account while designing the vehicle because the goal was to create vehicles that customers would like to drive. That is precisely what they did.