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2012 BMW 1-Series - Specifications

2 Door Convertible 128i Performance Specs

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Engine

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM 230 @ 6500

Displacement 3.0L/183

Engine Order Code NA

SAE Net Torque @ RPM 200 @ 2750

Fuel System Electronic Fuel Injection

Engine Type Gas I6

Transmission

Trans Description Cont. Again NA

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1) 1.00

Trans Type 6

Third Gear Ratio (:1) 1.66

Clutch Size (in) - TBD -

Drivetrain Rear Wheel Drive

First Gear Ratio (:1) 4.32

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1) 0.85

Trans Description Cont. Manual

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1) 1.23

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1) 3.23

Trans Order Code NA

Second Gear Ratio (:1) 2.46

Reverse Ratio (:1) 3.94

Brakes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) 11.8 x - TBD -

Disc - Front (Yes or ) Yes

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in) NA

Brake Type Pwr

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) 11.8 x - TBD -

Disc - Rear (Yes or ) Yes

Brake ABS System 4-Wheel

Drum - Rear (Yes or ) NA

Steering

Steering Ratio (:1), Overall 16.0

Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft) - TBD -

Lock to Lock Turns (Steering) - TBD -

Steering Type Pwr Rack & Pinion

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft) 35.1

Tires

Rear Tire Order Code NA

Rear Tire Size P205/50R17

Spare Tire Order Code NA

Front Tire Order Code NA

Spare Tire Size NA

Front Tire Size P205/55017

Wheels

Rear Wheel Size (in) 17 x 7.0

Rear Wheel Material Aluminum

Spare Wheel Size (in) NA

Front Wheel Size (in) 17 x 7.0

Spare Wheel Material NA

Front Wheel Material Aluminum

Suspension

Suspension Type - Rear Multi-link

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in) - TBD -

Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm) - TBD -

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.) NA

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in) - TBD -

Suspension Type - Front Double-Pivot

Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm) - TBD -

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.) NA

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