Especificaciones y análisis del BMW Serie 1
Power
265HP
Torque
315Nm
Consumption
8.3l/100
Emissions
198g/km
0-100 km/h
6.2s
Top Speed
250km/h
Weight
1475kg
Price
40,678€
Technical summary
Gasolina
Automático 6v
RWD
5 / 3 doors
330 L
53 L
195 kW
Current
Technical specifications
Engine
Capacities
Detailed analysis of the BMW 130i 3p Aut. · 265 CV (2007)
General description
The 2007 BMW 130i is an ode to driving in its purest form. In a world that was beginning to surrender to downsizing and front-wheel drive, BMW dared to create a unique compact car: a naturally aspirated 3.0-liter inline-six engine, sending 265 horsepower of pure emotion directly to the rear wheels. It's the classic BMW recipe, distilled into the smallest and most rebellious bottle in the range.
Driving experience
Getting behind the wheel is an experience that floods the senses. The melodic and metallic roar of the inline-six as it revs is addictive, a mechanical symphony that is no longer made. The power delivery is linear, forceful, and without turbo lag. You feel the rear axle pushing you out of every corner, while the steering precisely communicates every detail of the asphalt. It's a car that is not just driven; it is felt and lived with overwhelming intensity.
Design and aesthetics
Its 3-door body accentuates its sporty and selfish character. The long hood, necessary to house the longitudinal engine, and the short overhangs give it athletic and muscular proportions. It's a design that screams 'rear-wheel drive' from every angle, a compact silhouette yet full of the promise of exceptional performance, a wolf in sheep's clothing that doesn't quite hide its true nature.
Technology and features
The crown jewel is its engine, an engineering masterpiece with an aluminum and magnesium block to save weight, something very advanced for its time. The indirect injection and the absence of a turbo make it a reliable and instantly responsive powerplant. The 6-speed automatic gearbox offered a good balance between comfort and sportiness, while the electric power steering already pointed to the brand's future, without losing the connection to the road.
Competition
At the time, few dared to challenge it. Its most direct rivals were the Audi A3 3.2 V6 quattro and the Volkswagen Golf R32. Both offered six-cylinder engines and similar power, but their transverse engine and all-wheel-drive architecture proposed a very different driving experience—safer and more filtered, but lacking the purity and playful character of the BMW's rear-wheel drive.
Conclusion
The BMW 130i is more than a car; it's a statement of principles. A compact that refuses to compromise fun and excitement on the altar of practicality. Today it is a modern classic, a treasure for purists seeking an authentic mechanical connection, a reminder of a golden age when driving pleasure was the main goal. A car to keep and enjoy.