Especificaciones y análisis del BMW Serie 1
Power
177HP
Torque
350Nm
Consumption
5.4l/100
Emissions
144g/km
0-100 km/h
7.8s
Top Speed
226km/h
Weight
1455kg
Price
33,681€
Technical summary
Gasóleo
Automático 6v
RWD
4 / 2 doors
370 L
51 L
130 kW
Current
Technical specifications
Engine
Capacities
Detailed analysis of the BMW 120d Coupé Aut. · 177 CV (2007-2008)
General description
The 2008 BMW 120d Coupé is the embodiment of a rebellious and purist spirit. In a compact and muscular body, BMW dared to combine the essence of a classic rear-wheel-drive coupé with the power and efficiency of a 177-horsepower diesel engine. It's a car that whispers promises of curves and thrills in your ear, a small grand tourer for everyday life.
Driving experience
Driving it is a visceral experience. The 350 Nm of torque pins you to the seat from very low revs, feeling the unmistakable thrust of the rear-wheel drive. Every corner is an invitation to play with the chassis, which feels agile, direct, and communicative. The 6-speed automatic transmission manages the power effectively, allowing you to focus on the dance between the steering wheel and the accelerator. It's not the sound of a six-cylinder, but the forcefulness of its diesel engine has its own charm, a brute force that captivates.
Design and aesthetics
Its design is a statement of intent. The long hood, set-back cabin, and short overhangs create a timeless and athletic silhouette that screams 'BMW' from every angle. It's compact yet has an imposing presence. Inside, the cabin embraces you, with a cockpit perfectly oriented towards the driver and quality materials that have stood the test of time well, albeit with the brand's characteristic sobriety of that era.
Technology and features
For its time, the 120d Coupé was a concentrate of technology focused on performance and efficiency. Its 2.0-liter diesel engine with common-rail injection, variable geometry turbo, and intercooler was a work of engineering. Furthermore, it was one of the pioneers in incorporating a Stop & Start system to reduce fuel consumption in the city, an innovation that is standard today but made a difference back then.
Competition
Finding a direct rival in 2008 was a difficult task. Its rear-wheel-drive coupé configuration made it a rare bird. We could think of the three-door Audi A3 or the Volkswagen Scirocco, both front-wheel drive and with a different approach. Perhaps the Alfa Romeo GT, with its Italian passion and design, came close in spirit, but the BMW played in its own league of dynamic purity.
Conclusion
The BMW 120d Coupé is much more than a car; it's an emotion machine for the demanding driver who doesn't want to give up on low fuel consumption. It represents an almost extinct formula: that of a small, agile, powerful, rear-wheel-drive coupé. It's a vehicle with immense character, a future classic that rewards you with a smile on every journey and reminds you why you love to drive.