BMW 1-series, a Brief History - Excellent Motors
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The BMW http://www.cars4sa.co.za/used-cars/BMW/1-Series was made being an entry-level sports vehicle which began production in 2004. Since its inception the 1 Series is just about the second best attempting to sell BMW car and makes up about very nearly one-fifth of all BMW income globally.The 1 series was introduced in to the industry in 2004 by BMW and shares a good deal with its greater 3 series uncle. Many frame, powertrain, equipment, electrical and architectural factors were borrowed directly in the 3 series. Originally launched as a five door hatch back known as the E87 using a quick addition of a three door hatch back style which was known as the E81 body style.The 1 series was the smallest and most economical car in the BMW array. In 2008 a convertible (E88) and a car (E82) was also presented for the production-line up.<br /><br /> The convertible used a smooth top instead of the folding tough top additionally used on the 3 series. By carrying this out it was lighter, cheaper to produce and saved on trunk space.The E82 coupe presented a combination of gear that was marketed by BMW as what was called Efficient Dynamics to greatly help minimize gasoline use. Things that continued to transport over in the 3 series were the Macpherson struts and the trapezoidal link rear axle construction. The 1 series shares approximately sixty per cent of its parts with the 3 series.Body designs and rules through the years:116i 2007-E81 2004-E87 118i 2007-E81 2004-E87 2008-E88 120i 2007-E81 2009-E82 2004-E87 2007-E88 125i 2008-E82 2008-E88 128i 2008-E82 2008-E88 130i 2005-E81 2005-E87 135i 2007-E82 2007-E88 116d 2009-E81 2009-E87 118d 2007-E81 2009-E82 2004-E87 2008-E88 120d 2007-E81 2007-E82 2004-E87 2008-E88 123d 2007-E81 2007-E82 2007-E87 2008-E88 Machines available by model:116i 1.6L-N45B16 1.<br /><br />6L-N43B16 2.0L-N43B20 118i 2.0L-N46B20 2.0L-N43B20 120i 2.0L-N46B20 2.0L-N43B20 125i 3.0L-N52B30 128i 3.<br /><br />0L-N52B30 3.0L-N51B30 SULEV 130i 3.0L-N52B30 135i 3.0L-N54B30 3.0L-N55B30 116d 2.0L-N47D20 118d 2.0L-M47TU2D20 2.<br /><br />0L-N47D20 120d 2.0L-M47TU2D20 2.0L-N47D20 123d 2.0L-N47D20 From the 1 Series first beginning into the industry it has become among BMW's best-selling automobiles. Just being beat out from the 5 and 3 series globally. It's been featured greatly in motorsports and has reached its marketplace for people looking for an entry-level BMW that was easier on the budget, and still economical in regards to energy while still allowing people to generate and maintain a sophisticated vehicle.
