2010 BMW 128i
MSRP
$41,000
drivetrain
Rear Wheel Drive
epa classification
Subcompact
passenger capacity
4
energuide estimate - city
10.8
energuide estimate - hwy
6.9
engine type
Gas I6
displacement
3.0L/183
sae net horsepower @ rpm
230 @ 6500
sae net torque @ rpm
200 @ 2750
trans type
6
brake type
Pwr
brake abs system
4-Wheel
disc - front (yes or )
Yes
disc - rear (yes or )
Yes
fuel tank capacity, approx
53.0
wheelbase
104.7
length, overall
172.2
width, max w/o mirrors
68.8
height, overall
55.6
trunk volume
8.0
Kg/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 20K km/year
4140
Base Curb Weight
3494
Cruising Range - City
1153.68
Cruising Range - Hwy
1805.76
Fuel System
Electronic Fuel Injection
Trans Description Cont.
Manual
First Gear Ratio (:1)
4.32
Second Gear Ratio (:1)
2.45
Third Gear Ratio (:1)
1.66
Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)
1.23
Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)
1.00
Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)
0.84
Reverse Ratio (:1)
3.93
Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)
3.23
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
180
Suspension Type - Front
Double-Pivot
Suspension Type - Rear
5-Link
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
w/Coil Springs
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
w/Coil Springs
Front Tire Size
P205/50R17
Rear Tire Size
P205/50R17
Front Wheel Size
17 x 7.0
Rear Wheel Size
17 x 7.0
Front Wheel Material
Aluminum
Rear Wheel Material
Aluminum
Steering Type
Pwr Rack & Pinion
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
16.0
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
35.1
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
11.8 x -TBD-
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
11.8 x -TBD-
Front Head Room
38.6
Front Leg Room
41.2
Front Shoulder Room
54.0
Second Head Room
37.0
Second Leg Room
31.3
Second Shoulder Room
42.2
Track Width, Front
58.3
Track Width, Rear
59.6
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The Cabriolet version of BMW’s junior 1 Series offers a soft-top that folds away in 22 seconds, presenting a less focused vehicle. Both 230-hp 128i and 300-hp 135i offer performance that is near tops in the class thanks to a sharp rear-wheel drive chassis and excellent dynamics. Interior is basic BMW, meaning functional, if a little sombre.

Pros

Top-down fun for two

Cons

Looks a tad challenging