Especificaciones y análisis del BMW Serie 1
Power
258HP
Torque
310Nm
Consumption
8.5l/100
Emissions
199g/km
0-100 km/h
6.3s
Top Speed
250km/h
Weight
1485kg
Price
42,333€
Technical summary
Gasolina
Automático 6v
RWD
5 / 5 doors
330 L
53 L
190 kW
Current
Technical specifications
Engine
Capacities
Detailed analysis of the BMW 130i 5p Aut. · 258 CV (2009-2010)
General description
The E87 generation BMW 130i is much more than just a compact car. It's a statement of intent, a jewel of German engineering that encapsulates an endangered philosophy: a naturally aspirated inline-six engine, rear-wheel drive, and a chassis tuned for pure driving pleasure. In a compact body, BMW packed the heart of a sports sedan, creating a one-of-a-kind car that feels like a treasure today.
Driving experience
Driving the 130i is a visceral experience that awakens all the senses. The sound of the 3.0-liter engine as it revs is an addictive melody, a metallic and refined howl that modern turbo engines cannot replicate. The power delivery is linear, progressive, and forceful, pulling from low revs with superb elasticity. The rear-wheel drive connects you to the asphalt in an intimate way, allowing you to feel how the car rotates in corners and propels you on exit. It's a car that demands and rewards, a constant dialogue between driver and machine.
Design and aesthetics
Its design, a product of the Chris Bangle era, was controversial in its day but has aged with admirable dignity. Its proportions are unique, with a long hood to accommodate the longitudinal engine and a set-back cabin that gives it an athletic and muscular silhouette. Inside, it's a purebred BMW: sober, driver-focused, and with high-quality materials. Rear seat space and trunk capacity are compromised by the transmission tunnel, but who cares when the driving position is simply perfect.
Technology and features
The true technology of this car doesn't lie in screens or assistants, but in its mechanical heart. The N52 engine, with its aluminum-magnesium alloy block, was a work of art in lightness and efficiency for its time. The electric power steering and the chassis with a weight distribution close to 50:50 demonstrate BMW's commitment to dynamics. Although it could be equipped with the iDrive system, its essence is analog, a celebration of automotive engineering in its purest form.
Competition
At the time, its most direct rivals were the Audi A3 3.2 V6 quattro and the Volkswagen Golf R32. Both offered powerful six-cylinder engines and high quality, but their front-wheel-drive platform with a Haldex all-wheel-drive system gave them a very different character. They were incredibly effective and safe cars, but they lacked the purity, balance, and playful fun that only the 130i's rear-wheel drive could offer. The BMW played in its own league, that of the purists.
Conclusion
The BMW 130i is an ode to driving. A car that reminds you why you're passionate about motorsport every time you turn the key. It's not the most practical, nor the most modern, but the sensations it delivers are timeless. It's a future classic, an investment in smiles per mile, and one of the last opportunities to enjoy a compact car with a large naturally aspirated engine and rear-wheel drive. An exciting and profoundly special machine.