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(2007 model)
2-door 4-seater drophead coupé (convertible coupé), petrol (gasoline) 4-cylinder 16-valve straight (inline) engine, DOHC (double overhead camshafts, twin cam), 1995 cm3 / 121.7 cu in / 121.7 cu in, 105.1 kW / 140.9 hp / 140.9 hp @ 6000 rpm / 6000 rpm / 6000 rpm, 190.0 N·m / 140.1 lb·ft / 140.1 lb·ft @ 4250 rpm / 4250 rpm / 4250 rpm, automatic 6-speed transmission, rear wheel drive, 208 km/h / 129 mph / 129 mph top speed
| Marque (make) | BMW | Issued from | 2007 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Model | 118i Cabrio Automatic | Issued until | |
| Serie | 1 | Number made | |
| Model family | Body construction | ||
| Model code | Body designation | ||
| Manufacturer | BMW | Country | DE,ZA |
| Base platform | Number of doors | 2 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bodywork type | drophead coupé (convertible coupé) | Number of seats | 4 |
| Bodywork designer | Cargo capacity (volume) | ||
| Passenger space (volume) | Max. cargo capacity (volume) |
| Length | 4360 mm / 171.7 in / 171.7 in | Total (curb) weight | 1505 kg / 3318 lb / 3318 lb |
|---|---|---|---|
| Width | 1748 mm / 68.8 in / 68.8 in | Dry weight | |
| Height | 1411 mm / 55.6 in / 55.6 in | Load capacity | |
| Wheelbase | 2660 mm / 104.7 in / 104.7 in | Gross (max.) weight | |
| Track front | 1484 mm / 58.4 in / 58.4 in | Towing weight | |
| Track rear | 1517 mm / 59.7 in / 59.7 in | Weight distribution (front) | |
| Ground clearance | 140 mm / 5.5 in / 5.5 in | Fuel capacity | 53 l / 11.7 UK gal / 14.0 US gal |
| Length/wheelbase ratio | 1.64 |
| Drag coefficient (Cd, Cx, Cw) | Frontal area (A) | 2.10 m2 / 22.6 sq ft / 22.6 sq ft (est.) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aerodynamic coefficient (Cd×A) | Aerodynamic resistance (Aero horse power) at 100 km/h (62 mph) |
| Engine Code | Total number of cylinders | 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine Type | straight (inline) | Total number of valves | 16 |
| Engine Manufacturer | BMW | Valves per cylinder | 4 |
| Engine construction | Bore | 84.0 mm / 3.31 in / 3.31 in | |
| Fuel | petrol (gasoline) | Stroke | 90.0 mm / 3.54 in / 3.54 in |
| Fuel details | Bore/Stroke ratio | 0.93 | |
| Fuel supply | direct petrol injection | Engine displacement | 1995 cm3 / 121.7 cu in / 121.7 cu in |
| Engine Main bearings | Unitary capacity | 498.75 cm3/cylinder / 30.436 cu in/cylinder / 30.436 cu in/cylinder | |
| Cam Design | DOHC (double overhead camshafts, twin cam) | Compression ratio | 12.0 : 1 |
| Sump | wet | Max. output power | 105.1 kW / 140.9 hp / 140.9 hp at 6000 rpm / 6000 rpm / 6000 rpm |
| Aspiration | natural | Max. torque | 190.0 N·m / 140.1 lb·ft / 140.1 lb·ft at 4250 rpm / 4250 rpm / 4250 rpm |
| Compressor type | N/A | Maximum rpm | |
| Intercooler | no | Max. net output (power at the wheels) | 55.7 kW / 74.6 hp / 74.6 hp (est.) |
| Coolant | water | Specific output | 52.7 kW/l / 1.158 bhp/cu in / 1.158 bhp/cu in |
| Catalytic converter | yes | Specific torque | 95.2 N·m/l / 0.83 lb·ft/cu in / 0.83 lb·ft/cu in |
| Transmission type | automatic | Number of gears | 6 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wheel drive | rear wheel drive | Top gear (drive) ratio | 0.69 |
| Final gear (drive) ratio | 3.91 |
| Acceleration 0-50 mph (80 km/h) | Top (maximal) speed | 208 km/h / 129 mph / 129 mph | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceleration 0-60 mph (97 km/h) | Power-to-weight ratio | 93.7 kW/ton / 71.0 bhp/ton / 71.0 bhp/ton | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h | 10.10 s / 10.10 s / 10.10 s | Fuel consumption, City (urban) | |
| Acceleration 0-100 mph (160 km/h) | Fuel consumption, Road (extra-urban) | ||
| Acceleration 80-120 km/h (50-70 mph) in top | Fuel consumption, Mixed (combined) | ||
| Standing ¼mile time | Fuel consumption, Euro | ||
| Standing kilometer time | CO2 emissions | ||
| Range |
| Engine location | front | Engine alignment | longitudinal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steering | rack & pinion PAS | Steering details | |
| Turns lock-to-lock | Turning circle | ||
| Suspension front | Suspension rear | ||
| Wheels front | 6.5J x 16 | Wheels rear | 6.5J x 16 |
| Tyres front | 195/55 R 16 87H | Tyres rear | 195/55 R 16 87H |
| Brakes front | ventilated disc | Brakes rear | disc |
| Brake diameter front | 292 mm / 11.5 in / 11.5 in | Brake diameter rear | 300 mm / 11.8 in / 11.8 in |
| Brakes details | servo-assisted, ABS (anti-lock braking system) | Braked area |
Technical specifications and performance data of BMW 118i Cabrio Automatic