BMW 128i Parts

The 1 series was introduced by BMW in 2004 to offer a small and inexpensive family car, since the 3 series had grown in size, weight and features.  The first 128i was a 5 door hatchback, built on the E87 platform. It was lauded as a lightweight sports hatch and a noble successor to the famous 2002.

The 1 series was built with two engine choices, the 128i with 230 horsepower, and the 135i with a 320 horse turbocharged engine and performance upgrades.

In 2007, the line was expanded to include a 2 door coupe built on the E82 platform, a convertible on the E88 platform, and a 3 door hatchback, on the E81 platform. The coupe and convertible  are still in production in the same basic configuration, expected to be replaced by 2 series versions in 2014, while a the two hatchbacks were superseded in May of 2013 with a new generation based on the F20 and F21 platforms.  1 series BMWs were not imported into the US until 2008.

The 1 series features a longitudinally mounted 3 liter 6 cylinder engine, aluminum multi-link suspension and a rear-wheel drive chassis, although all wheel drive has been offered on some models from 2012. The normally aspirated 128i produces 230 horsepower and 200 foot-pounds of torque.  Transmissions include a 6 speed manual, a 6 speed automatic and a 7 speed Getrang automated manual.

While this car is a lightweight performance coupe, it was designed to be a BMW for the masses, a spirited small car for families and people who want an affordable vehicle that outperforms most others in its segment.

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