Overview
The 2013 Bmw 1 M is a rear wheel drive 2 Door Coupe that was released to the Australian market on 4th January 2012 classified as a E82 MY12 UPDATE. The Bmw 1 is regarded as a sports built in Germany with prices from a dealer as a used car starting at $45,200.
The Bmw 1 is a rear wheel drive 2 door with 4 seats, powered by a 3.0L Turbo 6 Cylinder engine that has 250 kW of power (at 5900 rpm) and 450 Nm of torque (at 1500 rpm) via a 6 Speed Manual. BMW claims the 1 Series M uses 9.6L/100km of premium unleaded petrol in the combined city and highway cycle while putting out 224g of CO2. It has a 53L fuel tank, meaning it should be able to travel 552km per full tank.
The Bmw 1 measures 1420mm (55.9 inches) in height, 4380mm (172.4 inches) in length, 1803mm (71.0 inches) in width with a 2660mm (104.7 inches) wheelbase that brings about a total of 1495kg (3295.9 lbs) of unladen weight. The 1 Series M comes standard with 245/35 R19 front tyres and 265/35 R19 rear tyres. It requires a service every 24 months or 25,000 km, whichever comes first. It has a 36 month, unlimited kilometre warranty.
The 2013 Bmw 1 M has a 0mm ground clearance
The Bmw 1 has received a 5 star rating from ANCAP. The VIN number can be found on the Driver Side Inner Guard and the compliance plate is located on the Pass Side Lower B-Pillar. An example VIN number would be similar to WBAUR920%0VM12345.
Pros
- High-end cabin presentation
- Much more practical than the old 1er
- Punchy turbo engine
Cons
- Generic drive experience
- Lacking features expected of the price point
- Still can't match old 1er's rear-drive dynamics
Dimensions
The dimensions shown above are for the base model.
Specifications
| Type | Turbo Multi Point Fuel Injection |
|---|---|
| Size (cc) | 2979 |
| Size (L) | - |
| Induction | Turbo 6 Cylinder |
| Camshaft | VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | 24 |
| Power | 250kW |
| Power RPM | 5900 |
| Torque | 450Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1500 |
| Bore Stroke | 84x89.6 |
| Compression Ratio | 10.20 |
| Transmission | 6 Speed Manual |
|---|---|
| Final Gear Ratio | 0.000 |
| Suspension Front | anti roll bar, coil spring, gas damper, macpherson strut |
| Suspension Rear | anti roll bar, coil spring, gas damper, macpherson strut |
| Steering Mechanism | RACK & PINION - POWER ASSISTED |
| Drive | RWD |
| Fuel Combined (L/100km) | 9.6 |
|---|---|
| Fuel Urban (L/100km) | 13.6 |
| Fuel Extra Urban (L/100km) | 7.3 |
| Tank Size (L) | 53 |
| Fuel Type | premium unleaded petrol |
| e10 Compatible | - |
| CO2 Combined | 224 |
| CO2 Urban | 317 |
| CO2 Extra Urban | 170 |
| Brake Front | DISC - VENTILATED |
|---|---|
| Brake Rear | DISC - VENTILATED |
| Tyre Front | 245/35 R19 |
| Tyre Rear | 265/35 R19 |
| Front Rim Size | 9.0x19 |
| Rear Rim Size | 10.0x19 |
| Vehicle Height (mm) | 1420 |
|---|---|
| Vehicle Length (mm) | 4380 |
| Vehicle Width (mm) | 1803 |
| Ground Clearance (mm) | - |
| Wheelbase (mm) | 2660 |
| Turning Circle (m) | 11.5 |
| Unladen Weight (kg) | 1495 |
| Gross Combined Weight (kg) | - |
| Gross Vehicle Weight (kg) | 1900 |
| Track Front | - |
| Track Rear | - |
| Towing Capacity Brake (kg) | - |
| Towing Capacity Unbraked (kg) | - |
| Compliance Plate Location | Pass Side Lower B-Pillar |
|---|---|
| Country Of Origin | Germany |
| Number of Doors | 2 |
| Seats | 4 |
| Service Interval KMs | 25 |
| Service Interval Months | 24 |
| VIN Location | Driver Side Inner Guard |
| VIN Number | WBAUR920%0VM12345 |
| Warranty KMs | 999 |
| Warranty Months | 36 |
| Discontinued Date | 28/02/2014 |
| ANCAP Rating | 5 |
|---|---|
| Euro Air Pollution Standard | Euro 5 |