BMW 1 Series Convertible (E88) (2008–2011)

The BMW 1 Series Convertible (E88) was offered with 14 engine versions (8 gasoline, 6 diesel), from 143 to 306 hp, built 2008–2011.

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Production years2008–2011
Body styleConvertible
Doors4
Length171.7 in (4,360 mm)
Width68.8 in (1,748 mm)
Height55.6 in (1,411 mm) – 56.0 in (1,423 mm)
Cargo volume9.2 cu ft (260 l)
Fuel tank14.0 gal (53 l) – 13.5 gal (51 l)

All BMW 1 Series Convertible (E88) engines

EngineYearsFuelPowerTorque0–62 mphTop speedCombinedDrive
118i (143 hp)2008–2011Gasoline143 hp (105 kW)140 lb-ft (190 Nm)9.3 s130 mph (210 km/h)Rear-wheel drive
118i (143 hp) Automatic2008–2011Gasoline143 hp (105 kW)140 lb-ft (190 Nm)10.1 s129 mph (208 km/h)Rear-wheel drive
120d (177 hp)2008–2011Diesel177 hp (130 kW)258 lb-ft (350 Nm)8.1 s138 mph (222 km/h)Rear-wheel drive
120d (177 hp) Automatic2008–2011Diesel177 hp (130 kW)258 lb-ft (350 Nm)8.2 s137 mph (220 km/h)Rear-wheel drive
120i (170 hp)2008–2011Gasoline170 hp (125 kW)155 lb-ft (210 Nm)8.4 s137 mph (220 km/h)Rear-wheel drive
120i (170 hp) Automatic2008–2011Gasoline170 hp (125 kW)155 lb-ft (210 Nm)9 s135 mph (218 km/h)Rear-wheel drive
125i (218 hp)2008–2011Gasoline218 hp (160 kW)199 lb-ft (270 Nm)6.8 s148 mph (238 km/h)Rear-wheel drive
125i (218 hp) Automatic2008–2011Gasoline218 hp (160 kW)199 lb-ft (270 Nm)7.4 s147 mph (236 km/h)Rear-wheel drive
135i (306 hp)2008–2011Gasoline306 hp (225 kW)295 lb-ft (400 Nm)5.6 s155 mph (250 km/h)Rear-wheel drive
135i (306 hp) Automatic2008–2011Gasoline306 hp (225 kW)295 lb-ft (400 Nm)5.7 s155 mph (250 km/h)Rear-wheel drive
118d (143 hp)2009–2011Diesel143 hp (105 kW)221 lb-ft (300 Nm)9.5 s129 mph (208 km/h)Rear-wheel drive
118d (143 hp) Automatic2009–2011Diesel143 hp (105 kW)221 lb-ft (300 Nm)9.6 s129 mph (208 km/h)Rear-wheel drive
123d (204 hp)2009–2011Diesel204 hp (150 kW)295 lb-ft (400 Nm)7.5 s143 mph (230 km/h)Rear-wheel drive
123d (204 hp) Automatic2009–2011Diesel204 hp (150 kW)295 lb-ft (400 Nm)7.6 s143 mph (230 km/h)Rear-wheel drive

Figures are the manufacturer's, mostly for the European versions, and can vary with equipment. Fuel economy is converted from the European test (l/100 km) to US mpg, so it reads higher than an EPA rating. Engines with a link have their own spec sheet.

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