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 (2007-2008)
General description
The 2007 BMW 130i is a statement of intent, an engineering gem in an almost extinct format. It represents BMW's audacity in installing its glorious inline-six engine in the chassis of its most compact car. It's not just a car; it's a time capsule that transports us to an era where driving purity was the top priority, a compact with the soul of a purebred sports car.
Driving experience
Driving the 130i is a visceral experience that floods the senses. The melodic and progressive roar of the 3.0-liter naturally aspirated engine as it revs up is addictive, a mechanical symphony that modern turbo engines cannot replicate. The rear-wheel drive pushes you from behind with exquisite nobility and balance, allowing you to round corners with the throttle. Every turn of the steering wheel translates into a direct and communicative response, making you feel a total connection with the asphalt.
Design and aesthetics
Its design, a work of the Bangle era, is unmistakable and has matured with a unique personality. The long hood betrays the presence of the longitudinal engine, a rarity in its segment, while the 3-door body gives it an athletic and compact silhouette. It doesn't shout, but its muscular stance and classic BMW proportions whisper sportiness. The interior is sober and driver-focused, with a solid build quality that envelops you and prepares you for what really matters: the pleasure of driving.
Technology and features
The true technological feat of this car lies in its heart: the N52 engine. Built with a magnesium-aluminum alloy, it was a work of art in lightness and efficiency for its time. Beyond the engine, the onboard technology is typical of its era, with an optional iDrive system that feels dated today. However, its relative analog simplicity is part of its charm. There are no overwhelming digital distractions here, just the purest engineering at the service of sensations.
Competition
In its time, few dared to challenge it on its own turf. The Audi A3 3.2 quattro and the Volkswagen Golf R32 offered V6 engines, but their all-wheel drive made them safer and more predictable machines, lacking the playful nature of the BMW's rear-wheel drive. The Alfa Romeo 147 GTA was pure Italian passion with front-wheel drive. The 130i stood as the choice for the purist, the only one offering the classic configuration of a great sports car in a small package.
Conclusion
The BMW 130i is much more than just a 'hot hatch'. It is a future classic, a tribute to driving in its purest state, and a collector's item for any car enthusiast. Its combination of a naturally aspirated six-cylinder engine, rear-wheel drive, and a compact chassis is a recipe that has sadly disappeared. To own and drive it is to treasure one of the last chapters of a way of understanding the automobile that will not return.