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(2008 model)
3-door 5-seater hatchback (liftback) sedan, petrol (gasoline) 4-cylinder 8-valve straight (inline) engine, DOHC (double overhead camshafts, twin cam), 1995 cm3 / 121.7 cu in / 121.7 cu in, 126.0 kW / 169.0 hp / 169.0 hp @ 6700 rpm / 6700 rpm / 6700 rpm, 210.0 N·m / 154.9 lb·ft / 154.9 lb·ft @ 4250 rpm / 4250 rpm / 4250 rpm, manual 6-speed transmission, rear wheel drive, 224 km/h / 139 mph / 139 mph top speed, consumption 7.9 l/100km / 35.8 mpg-UK / 29.8 mpg-US
| Marque (make) | BMW | Issued from | 2008 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Model | 120i | Issued until | |
| Serie | 1 | Number made | |
| Model family | Body construction | ||
| Model code | Body designation | ||
| Manufacturer | BMW | Country | DE,ZA |
| Base platform | Number of doors | 3 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bodywork type | hatchback (liftback) sedan | Number of seats | 5 |
| Bodywork designer | Cargo capacity (volume) | 330 l / 11.65 cu ft / 11.65 cu ft | |
| Passenger space (volume) | 2860 l / 101.00 cu ft / 101.00 cu ft | Max. cargo capacity (volume) | 1150 l / 40.61 cu ft / 40.61 cu ft |
| Length | 4870 mm / 191.7 in / 191.7 in | Total (curb) weight | 1365 kg / 3009 lb / 3009 lb |
|---|---|---|---|
| Width | 1760 mm / 69.3 in / 69.3 in | Dry weight | |
| Height | 1420 mm / 55.9 in / 55.9 in | Load capacity | 425 kg / 937 lb / 937 lb |
| Wheelbase | 2670 mm / 105.1 in / 105.1 in | Gross (max.) weight | 1790 kg / 3946 lb / 3946 lb |
| Track front | Towing weight | 1200 kg / 2646 lb / 2646 lb | |
| Track rear | Weight distribution (front) | ||
| Ground clearance | Fuel capacity | 53 l / 11.7 UK gal / 14.0 US gal | |
| Length/wheelbase ratio | 1.82 |
| Drag coefficient (Cd, Cx, Cw) | 0.3 | Frontal area (A) | 2.12 m2 / 22.9 sq ft / 22.9 sq ft (est.) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aerodynamic coefficient (Cd×A) | 0.64 m2 / 6.9 sq ft / 6.9 sq ft (est.) | Aerodynamic resistance (Aero horse power) at 100 km/h (62 mph) | 15.8 kW / 21.2 hp / 21.2 hp (est.) |
| Engine Code | Total number of cylinders | 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine Type | straight (inline) (Inline, 4 cylinder) | Total number of valves | 8 |
| Engine Manufacturer | Valves per cylinder | 2 | |
| 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 | unleaded 98 | Bore/Stroke ratio | 0.93 |
| Fuel supply | Injection | Engine displacement | 1995 cm3 / 121.7 cu in / 121.7 cu in |
| Engine Main bearings | Unitary capacity | 498.76 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 | 126.0 kW / 169.0 hp / 169.0 hp at 6700 rpm / 6700 rpm / 6700 rpm |
| Aspiration | Max. torque | 210.0 N·m / 154.9 lb·ft / 154.9 lb·ft at 4250 rpm / 4250 rpm / 4250 rpm | |
| Compressor type | Maximum rpm | ||
| Intercooler | Max. net output (power at the wheels) | 50.4 kW / 67.6 hp / 67.6 hp (est.) | |
| Coolant | Specific output | 63.2 kW/l / 1.388 bhp/cu in / 1.388 bhp/cu in | |
| Catalytic converter | Specific torque | 105.3 N·m/l / 0.92 lb·ft/cu in / 0.92 lb·ft/cu in |
| Transmission type | manual | Number of gears | 6 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wheel drive | rear wheel drive | Top gear (drive) ratio | |
| Final gear (drive) ratio |
| Acceleration 0-50 mph (80 km/h) | Top (maximal) speed | 224 km/h / 139 mph / 139 mph | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceleration 0-60 mph (97 km/h) | Power-to-weight ratio | 125.3 kW/ton / 94.9 bhp/ton / 94.9 bhp/ton | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h | 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) | 7.9 l/100km / 35.8 mpg-UK / 29.8 mpg-US | |
| Standing ¼mile time | Fuel consumption, Euro | ||
| Standing kilometer time | CO2 emissions | 276 g/km / 444 g/mi / 444 g/mi | |
| Range | 671 km / 417 mi / 417 mi |
| Engine location | front | Engine alignment | longitudinal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steering | Steering details | ||
| Turns lock-to-lock | Turning circle | 12.0 m / 39.4 ft / 39.4 ft | |
| Suspension front | Suspension rear | Multi-link | |
| Wheels front | Wheels rear | ||
| Tyres front | 205/55-R16 | Tyres rear | 205/55-R16 |
| Brakes front | ventilated disc | Brakes rear | disc |
| Brake diameter front | Brake diameter rear | ||
| Brakes details | ABS (anti-lock braking system), EBD (electronic brake-force distribution), ASC (automatic stabilisation control) | Braked area |
Technical specifications and performance data of BMW 120i
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