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(2007 model)
2-door 2+2-seater drophead coupé (convertible coupé), petrol (gasoline) 6-cylinder 24-valve straight (inline) engine, DOHC (double overhead camshafts, twin cam), 2979 cm3 / 181.8 cu in / 181.8 cu in, 407.0 N·m / 300.2 lb·ft / 300.2 lb·ft @ 1400 rpm / 1400 rpm / 1400 rpm, manual 6-speed transmission, rear wheel drive, 210 km/h / 131 mph / 131 mph top speed
| Marque (make) | BMW | Issued from | 2007 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Model | 130i Convertible (US) | Issued until | |
| Serie | 1 | Number made | |
| Model family | E88 | 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 | 2+2 |
| Bodywork designer | Cargo capacity (volume) | ||
| Passenger space (volume) | Max. cargo capacity (volume) |
| Length | 4373 mm / 172.2 in / 172.2 in | Total (curb) weight | 1660 kg / 3660 lb / 3660 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 | 1480 mm / 58.3 in / 58.3 in | Towing weight | |
| Track rear | 1513 mm / 59.6 in / 59.6 in | Weight distribution (front) | 49.7 % / 49.7 % / 49.7 % |
| Ground clearance | Fuel capacity | 53 l / 11.7 UK gal / 14.0 US gal | |
| Length/wheelbase ratio | 1.64 |
| Drag coefficient (Cd, Cx, Cw) | 0.34 | Frontal area (A) | 2.09 m2 / 22.5 sq ft / 22.5 sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aerodynamic coefficient (Cd×A) | 0.71 m2 / 7.6 sq ft / 7.6 sq ft | Aerodynamic resistance (Aero horse power) at 100 km/h (62 mph) | 17.6 kW / 23.7 hp / 23.7 hp |
| Engine Code | Total number of cylinders | 6 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine Type | straight (inline) | Total number of valves | 24 |
| Engine Manufacturer | BMW | Valves per cylinder | 4 |
| Engine construction | Bore | 84.0 mm / 3.31 in / 3.31 in | |
| Fuel | petrol (gasoline) | Stroke | 89.6 mm / 3.53 in / 3.53 in |
| Fuel details | Bore/Stroke ratio | 0.94 | |
| Fuel supply | EFI | Engine displacement | 2979 cm3 / 181.8 cu in / 181.8 cu in |
| Engine Main bearings | Unitary capacity | 496.50 cm3/cylinder / 30.298 cu in/cylinder / 30.298 cu in/cylinder | |
| Cam Design | DOHC (double overhead camshafts, twin cam) | Compression ratio | 10.2 : 1 |
| Sump | wet | Max. output power | at |
| Aspiration | turbocharged | Max. torque | 407.0 N·m / 300.2 lb·ft / 300.2 lb·ft at 1400 rpm / 1400 rpm / 1400 rpm |
| Compressor type | Maximum rpm | ||
| Intercooler | Max. net output (power at the wheels) | 122.2 kW / 163.8 hp / 163.8 hp (est.) | |
| Coolant | water | Specific output | |
| Catalytic converter | yes | Specific torque | 136.6 N·m/l / 1.20 lb·ft/cu in / 1.20 lb·ft/cu in |
| Transmission type | manual | Number of gears | 6 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wheel drive | rear wheel drive | Top gear (drive) ratio | 0.87 |
| Final gear (drive) ratio | 3.08 |
| Acceleration 0-50 mph (80 km/h) | Top (maximal) speed | 210 km/h / 131 mph / 131 mph | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceleration 0-60 mph (97 km/h) | 5.40 s / 5.40 s / 5.40 s | Power-to-weight ratio | 180.7 kW/ton / 136.9 bhp/ton / 136.9 bhp/ton |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h | 5.70 s / 5.70 s / 5.70 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 | Steering details | |
| Turns lock-to-lock | Turning circle | ||
| Suspension front | Suspension rear | ||
| Wheels front | 7J x 17 | Wheels rear | 7J x 17 |
| Tyres front | 205/50 R 17 89H | Tyres rear | 205/50 R 17 89H |
| Brakes front | ventilated disc | Brakes rear | ventilated disc |
| Brake diameter front | 328 mm / 12.9 in / 12.9 in | Brake diameter rear | 324 mm / 12.8 in / 12.8 in |
| Brakes details | servo-assisted, ABS (anti-lock braking system) | Braked area |
Technical specifications and performance data of BMW 130i Convertible (US)