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Prior-Design Releases New Images of the BMW 1er PDM1

Prior-Design BMW 1er PDM1 is a tuning we are already familiar with. However, the Prior-Design team has made a brand new photo session with the exceptional BMW model and has just released the exclusive images. The vehicle is equipped with PDM1 Widebody Aerodynamic-Kit, which in addition offers huge range of options.

In particular, all parts are made from high-quality PU-RIM material, except for the Rear Widenigns which are made from DURA-FLEX. It fits all BMW 1-Series E82/E88. And to be even more precise, the BMW 1er PDM1 [E82/E88] Prior-Design Aerodynamik-Kit (BME82PDM1-WB) conist of the following:

Prior-Design PDM1-WB front bumper (fits all bmw 1-Series E82/E88 models except 1M)
Prior-Design PDM1-WB side skirts (2X) (fits all bmw 1-Series E82/E88 models except 1M)
Prior-Design PDM1-WB rear bumper (fits all bmw 1-Series E82/E88 models except 1M)
Prior-Design PDM1-WB front fenders (fits all bmw 1-Series E82/E88 models except 1M)
Prior-Design PDM1-WB rear widenings (fits all bmw 1-Series E82/E88 models except 1M)
Mounting material

Here as an otional element is featured the Prior-Design PDM1 rear trunk spoiler, which perfectly fits all BMW 1-Series E82/E88 models except 1M.

Source: Prior-Design

January 16, 2013

2012 BMW 1-Series M-Sport Price – £22 510

BMW has introduced the 2012 1-Series M-Sport, which offers a number of modifications for the hatchback.

The exterior M Package includes restyled bumpers and side skirts. There is also a set of nice 18” Star-spoke light alloy wheels, a high-gloss shadowline restyled front kidney grille. The stance is further improved by lowering the ride with 10mm. All these enhancements give the new 1-Series better presence on the road and individual style.

The interior boasts an Anthracite headlining, Aluminum Hexagon interior trim, Estoril Blue styling accents and ///M badge door sills. There are also front sport seats finished in black cloth and Alcantara. The steering wheel is also a new one as well as the short-shift gear lever.

However, if you aren’t please with the M-Sport package, you can complete it with the Sport Plus Edition pack adding Dark Line rear lights and Black mirror casings, Boston leature upholstery lines and USB/ Bluetooth connectivity.

2012 BMW 1-Series M-Sport is priced at £22 510 for the 116i model and the prices go up to £27 820 for the 125d. The alternative 125i M Sport is priced from £26 030.

Source: BMW

January 19, 2012

BMW 1-Series Performance Upgrades

BMW will exhibit a number of Performance Accesorries for the new 2012 1-Series at the 2011 Frankfurt Motor Show. The newly developed range for the interior includes a variety of products the design of which perfectly adapts to the character of the BMW Lines. These features are exclusive available for 1-Series for the first time.

The Performance Package includes a new front and rear bumpers, modified side skirts and carbon fiber mirrors. The suspension is also improved and lowered for perfect stance and handling.

Last, but not least, M GmbH added nice 19” alloy wheels and big performance brakes behind them.

The interior boasts a sports steering wheel, some carbon fiber and Alcantara and new floor mats. The changes are more likely to catch your attention, instead of helping the car to move faster.

Still, BMW Performance power kit for the BMW 135i will be available. It will boost the 3.0 liter twin-turbo six-cylinder engine with 20PS (15 kW) to 326PS (240 kW). The power unit is mated to a 6-speed automatic transmission or 7-speed double-clutch sports automatic transmission.

There is no price list for the products, yet!

Source: BMW

September 7, 2011

2012 BMW 1-Series 116i ES Price – £19 375

2012 BMW 1-Series will hit the UK market on 17 September 2011, with a choice of three diesel and two petrol engines. The price tag is £19 375 otr for a BMW 116i ES. This is the second generation 1-Series as the first had huge success all over the world.

However, this is a completely different car featuring a unique and rewarding combination of agile, precise handling, improved aesthetics and innovative technology.

As we speaking for technology, the new 1-Series will be available with the superb 116d EfficientDynamics, which breaks the 100g/km mark.

2012 BMW 1-Series remains the only rear-wheel drive car in its class and with its highly powerful and efficient TwinPower petrol and diesel engines, offers a sporty but fuel-efficient proposition boosted by BMW’s EfficientDynamics technologies fitted as standard.

The previous generation BMW 1 Series has had enormous success selling more than 2.2 million units globally, as well as being the first car in the premium compact segment.

Model	Power HP	Torque NM	0 to 100 km/h	Top Speed km/h	Combined mpg	CO2 Emissions g/km	Pricing OTR
BMW 116i	136	220	8.5	209	49.6	132	£19375
BMW 118i	170	250	7.4	225	47.9	137	£21985
BMW 116d	116	260	10.3	199	62.8	117	£20195
BMW 118d	143	320	8.9	212	62.8	118	£22030

2012 BMW 1-Series FrontSide

Standard equipment
Auto Start-Stop, six-speed manual transmission, 16-inch light alloy wheels, four airbags, DSC+, Drive Performance Control with ECO PRO, BMW Business radio with single CD player, air-conditioning, 60:40 folding rear seats, child seat ISOFIX attachments, Move cloth upholstery and leather steering wheel.

Other specifications– SE: Freestanding high-resolution 6.5” flatscreen monitor and iDrive controller, Bluetooth hands-free facility with USB audio interface and a multi-function leather steering wheel with speed limiting function.– BMW Sport: Sport style 17-inch star-spoke light-alloy wheels, Dark Chrome exhaust pipe and high-gloss black kidney grille, central air intake trim, side intake surrounds and rear bumper trim. Exclusive sport design sports seats, leather sports steering wheel, high-gloss black interior trim with Coral Red or grey accents.– BMW Urban: Urban style 17-inch V-spoke light alloy wheels, chrome kidney grille with white slat sides and trim bar for the central air intake, amongst a host of stylish design details. Inside, Metro cloth/leather seats, leather sports steering wheel and an acrylic glass interior trim in black or white with Oxide Silver accents.

Optional highlights High-beam Assistant, Adaptive Headlights, Park Assist, Reversing Assist Camera, Lane Departure Warning including Collision Warning, cruise control with brake function, speed-limit and no-passing information. In addition, occupants can benefit from internet connectivity, smartphone and music player integration, real-time traffic information, as well as web radio, Facebook and Twitter apps.

2012 BMW 1-Series

Source: BMW

July 29, 2011

2012 BMW 1-Series

BMW has announced the second generation of 1 Series. The entry series of the manufacturer will hit the market in 2012 and it is completely different car compared to the first generation.

The body is 85 mm longer, wheelbase 30 mm longer, front track 51 mm wider and rear track 72 mm wider than previous model. The height remains unchanged, but the width is increased with 17 mm. This results to a bigger luggage compartment – 360 litres. The rear seats can be folded 40/20/40.

2012 BMW 1 Series remains the only car in this segment with rear wheel drive, so it will continue to give sheer driving pleasure.

However, the new design is not the best, which the manufacturer could offer, but probably we will get used to it. Still, the sporty design and the elegant proportions are present.

The engine range will include a new 1.6 litre petrol with 136PS (100 kW) in 116i and 170PS (125 kW) in 118i. The diesels – 116d with 116PS (85 kW), 118d with 143PS (105 kW) and 120d with 184PS (135 kW).

BMW ConnectedDrive will be offered as an option for the new 1 Series. There are also High-beam assistance, Adaptive Headlights, parking assistance, reversing camera, Lane Departure Warning including Collision Warning, cruise control with brake function, speed-limit and no-passing information, Internet connectivity, increased smartphone and music player integration, real-time traffic information, and web radio, Facebook and Twitter apps.

2012 BMW 1-Series

2012 BMW 1 Series:

BMW 118i: Four-cylinder in-line petrol engine with
BMW TwinPower Turbo technology package, consisting of twin-scroll turbocharger, High Precision Injection, VALVETRONIC and Double-VANOS variable valve control,
capacity: 1, 598 cc, output: 125 kW/170 hp at 4,800 rpm,
maximum torque: 250 Nm at 1,500 – 4,500 rpm,
acceleration [0 – 100 km/h]: 7.4 seconds,
maximum speed: 225 km/h,
combined-cycle fuel consumption*: 5.8 – 5.9 litres/100 kilometres,
CO2 emissions*: 134 – 137 g/km, emissions standard: EU5.

BMW 116i: Four-cylinder in-line petrol engine with
BMW TwinPower Turbo technology package, consisting of twin-scroll turbocharger, High Precision Injection, VALVETRONIC and Double-VANOS variable valve control,
capacity: 1,598 cc, output: 100 kW/136 hp at 4, 400 rpm,
maximum torque: 220 Nm at 1,350 – 4, 300 rpm,
acceleration [0 – 100 km/h]: 8.5 seconds,
maximum speed: 210 km/h,
combined-cycle fuel consumption*: 5.5 – 5.7 litres/100 kilometres,
CO2 emissions*: 129 – 132 g/km, emissions standard: EU5.

BMW 120d: Four-cylinder in-line diesel engine with
BMW TwinPower Turbo technology package, consisting of variable-geometry turbocharger, common-rail magnetic-valve direct injection
(max. injection pressure: 1,800 bar),
capacity: 1,955 cc, output: 135 kW/184 hp at 4, 000 rpm,
maximum torque: 380 Nm at 1,750 – 2, 750 rpm,
acceleration [0 – 100 km/h]: 7.2 seconds,
maximum speed: 228 km/h,
combined-cycle fuel consumption*: 4.5 – 4.6 litres/100 kilometres,
CO2 emissions*: 119 – 122 g/km, emissions standard: EU5.

BMW 118d: Four-cylinder in-line diesel engine with
BMW TwinPower Turbo technology package, consisting of variable-geometry turbocharger, common-rail, magnetic-valve direct injection (max. injection pressure: 1,600 bar),
capacity: 1,955 cc, output: 105 kW/143 hp at 4,000 rpm,
max. torque: 320 Nm at 1,750 – 2, 500 rpm,
acceleration [0 – 100 km/h]: 8.9 seconds,
maximum speed: 212 km/h,
combined-cycle fuel consumption*: 4.4 – 4.5 litres/100 kilometres,
CO2 emissions*: 115 – 118 g/km, emissions standard: EU5.

BMW 116d: Four-cylinder in-line diesel engine with
BMW TwinPower Turbo technology package, consisting of variable-geometry turbocharger with common-rail, magnetic-valve direct injection (max. injection pressure: 1,600 bar),
capacity: 1,955 cc, output: 85 kW/116 hp at 4,000 rpm,
maximum torque: 260 Nm at 1,750 – 2,500 rpm,
acceleration [0 – 100 km/h]: 10.3 seconds,
maximum speed: 200 km/h,
combined-cycle fuel consumption*: 4.3 – 4.5 litres/100 kilometres,
CO2 emissions*: 114 – 117 g/km, emissions standard: EU5.

Source: BMW

June 6, 2011

2011 BMW 1 Series Coupe and Convertible facelift

However, there will be a facelift versions for the 1 Series Coupe and Convertible. BMW has introduced both vehicle and published a lot pictures and some details about the cars.

2011 BMW 1 Series features a new front bumper, redesigned wheels, and LEDs, of course. The interior boasts new upholstery in Magma Brown, and Oyster or Savanna Beige “Boston” leather and revised trim. Among the options, there are a sports leather steering wheel with shift paddles and an M leather steering wheel, again with shift paddlesand. (more…)

December 16, 2010

BMW 135i boasts 360bhp and 456 Nm

BMW 135i is one of the hottest hatchbacks on the market. It has 3.0 litre six-cylinder twin-turbocharged petrol engine delivering 315 bhp and 394 Nm of torque. The chip-tuning for turbocharged engines is so popular today, that almost every single car has it.

Superchips Ltd offers ECU remap for the 135i, which boosts the engine to the mighty 360hp and 456 Nm of toque. This optimizing don’t harm the engine’s reliability, what is more, the tuning company provide 12 month full vehicle warranty. (more…)

May 20, 2010

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