2011 BMW 1-series 135i coupe specifications and features
Performance and efficiency
3.0-liter dual overhead cam (DOHC), 24-valve inline turbocharged 300-hp 6-cylinder engine with TwinPower Turbo technology, piezo fuel injection, and Double-VANOS steplessly variable valve timing Electronic throttle control
6-speed manual transmission
Handling, ride and braking
Dynamic Stability Control (DSC), including Brake Fade Compensation, Start-off Assistant, Brake Drying, and Brake Stand-by features, with Dynamic Traction Control (DTC) Extensive aluminum componentry, including front suspension components (forged-aluminum lower arms); subframe; steering rack; and brake components
Aluminum double-pivot spring and strut-type front suspension Five-link fully independent rear suspension in lightweight steel
Front and rear anti-roll (stabilizer) bars Twin-tube gas-pressure shock absorbers
Sport suspension calibration 4-wheel ventilated anti-lock disc brakes with Dynamic Brake Control (DBC)
Exterior and aerodynamics
Star Spoke (Style 264) light alloy wheels, 18 x 7.5 front, 18 x 8.5 rear; 215/40 front, 245/35 rear run-flat1 performance tires2, 3 Xenon Adaptive Headlights with auto-leveling, and Cornering Lights
High-intensity headlight washers Heated dual power mirrors and heated windshield washer jets
Black chrome-plated exhaust tips Gray-band windshield
Rear spoiler Aerodynamic kit
Chrome-line exterior trim
Interior seating and trim
8-way adjustable front seats, including 2-way headrests Manual height adjustment for front passenger seat
Leatherette upholstery Gray Poplar Wood trim
Split fold-down rear seats
Comfort and convenience
Engine Start/Stop button 2-way power glass moonroof with “one-touch” operation and sliding interior sunshade
Automatic climate control includes micro-filter, automatic air recirculation, left/right temperature control, MAX A/C, heat at rest, and recall of individual user settings Front-door storage compartments
Front-seat center armrest Front-seat cupholders
Tilt/telescopic steering-wheel column Power front windows with “one-touch” up/down operation
Cruise Control Rain-sensing windshield wipers and Automatic headlight control
Instrumentation and controls
3-spoke leather-wrapped multi-function sport steering wheel with audio and hands-free phone controls (if so equipped) Service Interval Indicator with miles-to-service readout
Check Control vehicle monitor system with pictogram display, oil status display, and Condition Based Service indicator Tire Pressure Monitor
On-board computer with Check Control provides feedback on the vehicle’s operating status: oil level indicator and distance to next service appointment/oil change, as well as other detailed information, such as spark plug and micro-filter status. It also provides travel information travel range on remaining fuel, external temperature, and more
Audio system
Anti-theft AM/FM stereo CD/MP3 player audio system with Radio Data System (RDS) Auxiliary audio input for portable music players located in the center armrest
HD Radio™ with”multicast” FM station reception
Safety and security
Anti-lock braking system (ABS) Adaptive Brake Lights
BMW’s Advanced Safety System for integrated deployment of passive and active safety systems Front and rear Head Protection System (HPS)
Driver’s and passenger’s front airbag supplemental restraint system (SRS) with advanced technology: dual-threshold, dual-stage deployment; and front-passenger seat sensors designed to prevent unnecessary airbag deployment Front passenger seat-occupation recognition with Passenger’s Airbag Off indicator
Automatic safety-belt pretensioners at front seating positions Front-seat-mounted front side-impact airbags
Interlocking door anchoring system to help protect against door intrusion in side impacts Central locking system with center console switch (leaves gas filler door unlocked), double-lock feature and 2-step unlocking
Coded Driveaway Protection Automatic-locking retractors (ALR) on all passenger-seat safety belts for installation of child-restraint seat
LATCH attachments for child-restraint safety installation in rear seats Crash sensor that activates Battery Safety Terminal disconnect of alternator, fuel pump and starter from battery; automatically unlocks doors, and turns on hazard and interior lights
Programmable Daytime Running Lights
