BMW 1 Series (F20)

BMW F20, F21
Overview
Production	June 2011–present (F20)
Model years	2012–present
Assembly	Leipzig, Germany Regensburg, Germany Araquari, Brazil Kulim, Kedah, Malaysia
Designer	Nicolas Huet (2008)
Body and chassis
Body style	3-door hatchback (F21) 5-door hatchback (F20)
Related	BMW 2 Series
Dimensions
Wheelbase	2,690 mm (105.9 in)
Length	4,324 mm (170.2 in)
Width	1,765 mm (69.5 in)
Height	1,421 mm (55.9 in)
Curb weight	1,360–1,590 kg (3,000–3,510 lb)

The second generation BMW 1 Series range comprises three-door hatchback (model code F21) and five-door hatchback (F20) models. Like its E87 predecessor, it uses a longitudinally-mounted engine, aluminum multi-link suspension and a rear-wheel drive chassis (however some models are available with all-wheel drive).

Transmission options are a six-speed manual or an eight-speed ZF 8HP automatic.

History

The F20 five-door hatchback was unveiled in 2011 Frankfurt Motor Show. Early models included the 116i, 118i, 116d, 118d, 120d. In 2012, the 125i, 125d and 116d EfficientDynamics Edition models were introduced. The 114d, 120i and xDrive models were also introduced.

The F21 three-door hatchbacks were added in 2012. The M135i was unveiled in 2012 Geneva International Motor Show. In November 2012, the M135i xDrive, 118d xDrive and 120d xDrive were released.

In 2015 the LCI version was introduced with a facelifted front and rear by Australian-born car designer Calvin Luk who also designed the new F48 X1.

Trim

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BMW M135i (F21; pre-facelift)

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BMW 116i (F20; facelift)

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BMW 118d (F20; facelift)

Trim variations include the Sport Line and Urban Line, which differ by alloy wheels, kidney grille and other appearance-related features. There is also the M-Sport line that is optional on the rest of the 1-Series range and standard on the M135i.

Engines

Petrol engines

Model	Engine code	Power	Torque	0–100 km/h (s) (MT/AT)
114i	N13B16	102 PS (75 kW; 101 hp) @4000	180 N⋅m (133 lb⋅ft) @1100	11.2/na
116i		136 PS (100 kW; 134 hp) @4400	220 N⋅m (162 lb⋅ft) @1350–4300 240 N⋅m (177 lb⋅ft) @1500–3500 (overboost)	8.5/9.1 (2011) 8.5/8.7 (2012–present)
118i		170 PS (125 kW; 168 hp) @4800	250 N⋅m (184 lb⋅ft) @1500–4500	7.4/7.2
125i	N20B20	218 PS (160 kW; 215 hp) @5000	310 N⋅m (229 lb⋅ft) @1350–4800	6.4/6.2
M135i	N55	330 PS (243 kW; 325 hp) @5800	450 N⋅m (332 lb⋅ft) @1300–4500	5.1/4.9
M140i	B58	340 PS (250 kW; 335 hp)	500 N⋅m (369 lb⋅ft)	4.8/4.6

Diesel engines

Model	Engine code	Power	Torque	0–100 km/h (s) (MT/AT)
114d	N47D16	95 PS (70 kW; 94 hp) @4000	235 N⋅m (173 lb⋅ft) @1500–2750	12.2/na
116d EfficientDynamics Edition		116 PS (85 kW; 114 hp) @4000	260 N⋅m (192 lb⋅ft) @1750–2500	10.5/na
116d	N47D20	116 PS (85 kW; 114 hp) @4000	260 N⋅m (192 lb⋅ft) @1750–2500	10.3/10.7 (2011) 10.3/10.3 (2012–present)
118d		143 PS (105 kW; 141 hp) @4000	320 N⋅m (236 lb⋅ft) @1750–2500	8.9/8.9 (2011) 8.9/8.6 (2012–present)
120d		184 PS (135 kW; 181 hp) @4000	380 N⋅m (280 lb⋅ft) @1750–2750	7.2/7.3 (2011) 7.2/7.1 (2012–present)
125d		218 PS (160 kW; 215 hp) @4400	450 N⋅m (332 lb⋅ft) @1500–2500	6.5/6.3

Reception

Emerging as the winner of the best sports car $50–$100K category for the second consecutive time, the BMW M135i was awarded the title at the 2013 Australia's Best Cars awards held in Melbourne, Australia.

In 2009, the BMW 135i was awarded the Best Sports Coupe under $150K at the 2009 Wheels Gold Star Car Awards for exceptional driving experience.