SPECIFICATIONS
| COUPE | Convertible |
TRIM |
MSRP |
| BMW 128i Convertible | $34,000 |
| BMW 135i Convertible | $40,150 |
ENGINES
Type: |
2,996cc Inline-6; aluminum block and head |
| Valvetrain: | DOHC 4-valves/cyl. |
| Power [hp at rpm]: | 230 at 6,500 |
| Torque [lb-ft at rpm]: | 200 at 2,750 |
| Bore & Stroke [mm]: | 85.0 x 88.0 |
| Compression Ratio: | 10.7:1 |
| Mileage City / Hwy [mpg]: | 18 / 27 - 28 (MT) |
| Available with: | 128i |
Type: |
2,979cc Inline-6 twin-turbocharged; aluminum block and head |
| Valvetrain: | DOHC 4-valves/cyl. |
| Power [hp at rpm]: | 300 at 5,800 |
| Torque [lb-ft at rpm]: | 300 at 1,400 |
| Bore & Stroke [mm]: | 84.0 x 89.6 |
| Compression Ratio: | 10.2:1 |
| Redline: | 7,000 |
| Mileage City / Hwy [mpg]: | 17 / 26 |
| Available with: | 135i |
TRANSMISSIONS
Type: |
6-speed manual |
| Ratios: | 4.32, 2.46, 1.66, 1.23, 1.00, 0.85 |
| Final Drive: | 3.23 |
| Available with: | 128i |
Type: |
6-speed automatic |
| Ratios: | 4.07, 2.37, 1.55, 1.16, 0.85, 0.67 |
| Final Drive: | 3.73 |
| Available with: | 128i |
Type: |
6-speed manual |
| Ratios: | 4.06, 2.40, 1.58, 1.19, 1.00, 0.87 |
| Final Drive: | 3.08 |
| Available with: | 135i |
Type: |
6-speed automatic |
| Ratios: | 4.17, 2.34, 1.52, 1.14, 0.87, 0.69 |
| Final Drive: | 3.46 |
| Available with: | 135i |
LAYOUT
Engine position: |
Front-engine |
Driveline: |
Rear-wheel-drive |
SUSPENSION
Front: |
MacPherson struts; coil springs, anti-roll bar |
Rear: |
Multi-link; coil springs, anti-roll bar |
BRAKES
Front: |
11.8 in. power-assisted vented discs 13.3 in. power-assisted vented discs (135i) |
Rear: |
11.8 in. power-assisted vented discs 12.8 in. power-assisted vented discs (135i) |
WEIGHT & CAPACITIES
Curb weight [lbs]: |
3,494 (128i) 3,660 (135i) |
GVWR [lbs]: |
4,398 (128i) 4,564 (135i) |
| Weight distribution: | 48 / 52 (128i) 50 / 50 (135i) |
| Fuel Capacity [gal.]: | 14.0 |
STEERING
Type: |
Rack & Pinion; power-assist |
Turning Circle [ft.] |
35.1 |
EXTERIOR DIMENSIONS
Length [in.]: |
172.2 |
Width [in.]: |
68.8 |
Height [in.]: |
55.6 |
| Wheelbase [in.]: | 104.7 |
| Front Track [in.]: | 58.3 (128i) 58.0 (135i) |
| Rear Track [in.]: | 59.6 (128i) 59.3 (135i) |
Coefficient of Drag: |
0.34 |
INTERIOR DIMENSIONS
Seating Capacity: |
4 |
Front Headroom [in.]: |
38.6 |
| Rear Headroom [in.]: | 37.0 |
Front Legroom [in.]: |
41.2 |
| Rear Legroom [in.]: | 31.3 |
Front Shoulderroom [in.]: |
54.0 |
| Rear Shoulderroom [in.]: | 42.2 |
Cargo Cap. [cu-ft]: |
8.0 |
