Especificaciones y análisis del BMW Serie 1
Power
258HP
Torque
310Nm
Consumption
8.5l/100
Emissions
199g/km
0-100 km/h
6.1s
Top Speed
250km/h
Weight
1460kg
Price
40,600€
Technical summary
Gasolina
Manual 6v
RWD
5 / 5 doors
330 L
53 L
190 kW
Current
Technical specifications
Engine
Capacities
Detailed analysis of the BMW 130i 5p · 258 CV (2010-2011)
General description
The BMW 130i is a rare bird, a car that represents the essence of a bygone era. In a compact 1 Series body, BMW installed a glorious naturally aspirated inline-six engine, rear-wheel drive, and a manual gearbox. It's the old-school recipe for driving pleasure, a concept that seems like a dream today but was once an exciting reality.
Driving experience
Getting behind the wheel of the 130i is a visceral experience. The 3.0-liter, 258-horsepower engine responds instantly, with linear power delivery and a metallic sound that captivates as it revs. The rear-wheel drive gives it a balance and agility that its front-wheel or all-wheel-drive rivals couldn't replicate. Every corner feels like a conversation between the car and the driver, a precise dance where the chassis communicates every limit. It's not a car for getting from point A to point B; it's a car for enjoying the journey.
Design and aesthetics
The design of the first-generation 1 Series, with its long hood and set-back cabin, is a statement of intent. It doesn't seek maximum practicality but rather to house its unique mechanical architecture. Its proportions are unique and give it a muscular and athletic silhouette. It's a design that has aged with character, a tangible reminder that engineering and driving dynamics dictated the form.
Technology and features
The true technology of the 130i doesn't lie in its screens, but in its mechanics. The engine with its aluminum-magnesium block, indirect injection, or the sophisticated multi-link rear suspension are the technological heart of the car. It lacks modern turbocharging and hybridization, offering instead a mechanical purity that has been lost. Its steering and brakes transmit an amount of information that modern systems filter out, creating a very special man-machine connection.
Competition
Finding a direct rival is almost impossible. The Audi A3 3.2 V6 quattro and the Volkswagen Golf R32 offered six-cylinder engines, but their character was very different due to all-wheel drive, which was safer but less playful. Other sports compacts like the Ford Focus ST or the Renault Mégane RS opted for turbocharged four-cylinder engines and front-wheel drive, offering a different kind of sensation. The 130i played in its own league, that of compacts with the soul of a classic sports car.
Conclusion
The BMW 130i is a future classic, a gem for driving purists. It's proof that the formula of a large engine, rear-wheel drive, and a manual gearbox in a small car is simply perfect. A car with a soul, that excites and communicates like few others, and that represents the end of a golden era for enthusiasts. Owning one is to treasure an unrepeatable piece of automotive history.