BMW 1 Series

Manufacturer	BMW
Production	2004 – present
Predecessor	BMW Compact
Successor	BMW 2 Series (for coupé/convertible)
Class	British: Small family car European: C-segment
Layout	FR layout

The BMW 1 Series is a line of small family cars (C-segment in Europe) manufactured by the German automaker BMW since 2004. Successor to the BMW Compact, it has been produced in four different body styles.

Model codes

1st generation

• BMW E87 – (2004–2011) five-door hatchback
• BMW E81 – (2007–2011) three-door hatchback
• BMW E82 – (2007–present) coupe
• BMW E88 – (2007–present) convertible

2nd generation

• BMW F20 – (2011–present) five-door hatchback
• BMW F21 – (2012–present) three-door hatchback

E81, E82, E87, E88

BMW 1 Series E81

Manufacturer	BMW
Production	2004–2011 (E87) 2007–2012 (E81) 2007–present (E82) 2007–present (E88)
Assembly	Leipzig, Germany Regensburg, Germany
Predecessor	BMW Compact
Successor	F20, F21
Body style	2-door coupe (E82) 2-door convertible (E88) 3-door hatchback (E81) 5-door hatchback (E87)
Layout	FR layout

Main article: BMW 1 Series (E87)
The first-generation BMW 1 Series is a small family car produced by the German automaker BMW since 2004, when it replaced the BMW 3 Series Compact range as the smallest and cheapest vehicle (depending on the engine model) in the BMW range. As of May 2013, the 3-door hatchback (model code E81) and 5-door hatchback (E87) have been superseded by the F20 and F21 models, however the coupe (E82) and convertible (E88) variants are still in production.

1 Series ActiveE

Main article: BMW ActiveE

F20, F21

BMW 1 Series F21

Manufacturer	BMW
Production	2011–present (F20)
Assembly	Leipzig, Germany Regensburg, Germany
Body style	3-door hatchback (F21) 5-door hatchback (F20)
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 (3,000–3,500 lb)
Related	BMW 2 Series

Main article: BMW 1 Series (F20)
The 2nd generation BMW 1 Series range comprises 3-door hatchback (model code F21) and 5-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).
The F20 5-door hatchback was unveiled in 2011 Frankfurt Motor Show and released later in 2011.
The M135i was named "The Sports Car of the Year 2012" by Top Gear (magazine).

The coupé and convertible of the F20 will be called the 2 Series.

BMW 118i Urban Line (F20; Germany)

BMW 118d

BMW 118i

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Last Updated on 4 August 2013 at 18:14.