Especificaciones y análisis del BMW Serie 1
Power
170HP
Torque
210Nm
Consumption
6.6l/100
Emissions
153g/km
0-100 km/h
7.8s
Top Speed
224km/h
Weight
1375kg
Price
29,650€
Technical summary
Gasolina
Manual 6v
RWD
5 / 5 doors
330 L
53 L
125 kW
Current
Technical specifications
Engine
Capacities
Detailed analysis of the BMW 120i 5p · 170 CV (2008-2010)
General description
The 2007 BMW 1 Series 120i is much more than just a compact car; it's a statement of intent. In a segment dominated by front-wheel drive, BMW dared to offer the purity of rear-wheel drive, encapsulating the brand's soul in an accessible format. With its 170-horsepower naturally aspirated gasoline engine, this car promises a direct, unfiltered connection to the asphalt, a vehicle for those who feel driving is a passion.
Driving experience
Getting behind the wheel of the 120i is to rediscover the pleasure of driving. The two-liter, four-cylinder engine revs with contagious joy, delivering its maximum power at an exciting 6700 rpm. The six-speed manual gearbox is precise and invites you to play with it, while the rear-wheel drive gives you a dynamism that its rivals cannot match. It feels agile, communicative, and planted on the asphalt, a car that makes you smile on every corner and reminds you why you love to drive.
Design and aesthetics
Its design, a product of the Chris Bangle era, is unmistakable and timeless. The long hood and set-back cabin are not an aesthetic whim, but a direct consequence of its longitudinal engine and rear-wheel-drive architecture. This gives it a unique and athletic silhouette. Inside, the quality of materials and the driver-focused approach are typically BMW, creating a premium and sporty atmosphere, although rear seat space is rather tight.
Technology and features
For its time, the 120i was at the forefront. Its engine with direct injection and a variable intake system sought the perfect balance between performance and efficiency, achieving a combined consumption of 6.6 liters per 100 km, a remarkable figure for its 170 hp. The inclusion of the Start-Stop system and electric power steering demonstrated BMW's commitment to modernity without sacrificing driving sensations.
Competition
In the premium compact ring, its main adversaries were the Audi A3 and the Mercedes-Benz A-Class. While the A3 stood out for its balance and interior quality and the A-Class for its practicality, neither could offer the pure driving experience and mechanical connection of the BMW thanks to its rear-wheel drive. This placed it in a league of its own, attracting a driver who was looking for more than just status and comfort.
Conclusion
The BMW 120i is a gem for purists. It's a car bought with the heart, an ode to naturally aspirated engines and rear-wheel drive in a world that was already beginning to abandon them. It represents the essence of the 'Do you like to drive?' slogan in its most compact and accessible form. It's not the most spacious or the most comfortable, but the emotions it conveys behind the wheel make it an unforgettable experience and a future classic.