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1 Series
2008 BMW 1 Series
Germany
Diesel
RWD
Convertible
Updated Aug 26, 2026
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Specifications
Vehicle Details
Powertrain
Dimensions
Engine & Performance
Dimensions & Weight
Exterior
Interior
Features
Safety & Security
Other
Vehicle Details
Year
2008
Make
BMW
Model
1 Series
Body Style
Convertible
Generation
E87 Update
Seats
4
Doors
2
Fuel
Diesel
Drivetrain
RWD
Transmission
Automatic Manumatic
Manual, 6-speed
Powertrain
Engine Name
120d Convertible
Engine Configuration
Inline
Power (hp)
177 hp
Power (kW)
130 kW
Torque
350 Nm (258 lb-ft)
Top speed
220 km/h
(137 mph)
0–60 mph
7.7 seconds (estimated)
0–100 km/h
8.1 seconds
Displacement
1,995 cc
Dimensions
Length
4,360 mm
(171.7 in)
Width
1,748 mm
(68.8 in)
Height
1,411 mm
(55.6 in)
Wheelbase
2,660 mm
(104.7 in)
Curb weight
1,580 kg
(3,483 lb)
Engine & Performance
Engine
Engine Specification
Rev. at Max Power
4,000 rpm
Rev. at Max Torque
1,750 - 3,000 rpm
Engine Fluids
Synthetic Oil (viscosity)
0W-30
Engine Oil, Volume
5.2 litres
Engine Configuration
Bore
84 mm
(3.3 in)
Stroke
90 mm
(3.5 in)
Compression Ratio
16 :1
Engine Configuration
Inline
Turbocharger
Yes
Synchronization
Timing Chain
Engine Placement
Front
Engine Mount
Longitudinally
Type of Combustion Engine
Piston
Fuel System
Electronic Fuel Injection
Engine Cooling
Liquid Cooling
Service Intervals
Brake Fluid
2 years
Oil Change & Engine Filter
30,000 km / 2 years
Transmission & Drivetrain
Transmission
Automatic Manumatic
Manual, 6-speed
Gear Ratio
1st Gear
5.14 :1
2nd Gear
2.83 :1
3rd Gear
1.8 :1
4th Gear
1.26 :1
5th Gear
1 :1
6th Gear
0.83 :1
Final Drive
2.64 – 3.15 :1
Reverse
4.64 :1
Brakes
Parking Brake
Manual
Lever
Parking Brake › Manual
Material
Plastic
Front Brakes
Disc Brakes
Rear Brakes
Disc Brakes
Front Brakes
Diameter
300 mm
(11.8 in)
Width
24 mm
(0.9 in)
Cooling
Ventilated
Rear Brakes
Diameter
300 mm
(11.8 in)
Width
20 mm
(0.8 in)
Cooling
Ventilated
Suspensions
Spring, Front
Coil
Spring, Rear
Coil
Anti-roll Bar
Yes
Sports Suspension
Optional
Suspension, Front
Independent
Double Wishbone
Suspension, Rear
Independent
Multi-link
Fuel
General
Tank Volume
51 litres
Emission
Emission Standard
Euro 4
Fuel Consumption NEDC
City
6.2 – 6.9 - 6.4 – 7.6 litres / 100 km
Highway
4.3 – 4.7 - 4.4 – 4.9 litres / 100 km
Combined
5 – 5.7 - 5.1 – 5.8 litres / 100 km
Fuel Consumption EPA
City
40.9 – 45.6 MPG
Highway
60.1 – 65.7 MPG
Combined
51.4 – 56.5 MPG
Emission NEDC
CO₂, Combined
132 – 145 - 134 – 152 g/km
Dimensions & Weight
Exterior
Width, with Mirrors
1,933 mm
(76.1 in)
Track, Front
1,480 mm
(58.3 in)
Track, Rear
1,513 mm
(59.6 in)
Overhang, Front
752 mm
(29.6 in)
Overhang, Rear
950 mm
(37.4 in)
Turning Circle
10.7 m
Ground Clearance
140 mm
(5.5 in)
Interior
Head Room, Front
980 mm
(38.6 in)
Head Room, Rear
940 mm
(37.0 in)
Shoulder Room, Front
1,423 mm
(56.0 in)
Shoulder Room, Rear
1,092 mm
(43.0 in)
Weight
Gross Weight
1950 – 1960 kg
(4,299 – 4,321 lb)
Max Trailer Load, braked 12%
1,200 kg
(2,646 lb)
Max Trailer Load, braked 8%
1,200 kg
(2,646 lb)
Max Trailer Load, unbraked
720 kg
(1,587 lb)
Cargo Capacity
440 kg
(970 lb)
Max Roof Load
0 kg
(0 lb)
Max Towbar Download
75 kg
(165 lb)
Permitted Axle Load, front
905 kg
(1,995 lb)
Permitted Axle Load, rear
1,095 kg
(2,414 lb)
Exterior
Chassis & Body
Chassis
Chassis
Cabriolet Soft-top
Roof Material
Textile
Doors
Front Doors
Conventional
Equipment
Side Mirrors
Mirror Type
Conventional
Adjustments
Electrical
User Memory
Optional
Heated
Optional
House Colour
Same as Car
Windscreen Wipers
Heated Washer Nozzles
Optional
Windscreen Wipers: Connector type, Front
Pinch Tab
Number of Windscreen Wipers, Front
2
Windows
Window Lifts, Front
Powered
Window Lifts, Rear
Powered
Heated Windows
Rear
Heat-Insulating Windows
Front
First Row
Tinted Windows
Yes
Safety Glass
Yes
Windows › Window Lifts, Features
Pinch Protection
Driver
Passenger
Windows › Safety Glass
Front
Laminated
Side
Tempered
Rear
Tempered
Other Equipment
Tow Hook
Front
Rear
Antenna
Whip
Cabriolet Roof Opening
Powered
Windblocker
Optional
Mud Flaps
Optional
Other Equipment › Mud Flaps
Front
Optional
Rear
Optional
Lights
Rear Lights
LED
Fog Lights
Optional
Fog Lights
Main Beam Assist
Optional
Adaptive Headlights
Optional
Dynamic Cornering Lights
Optional
Rims & Tires
Number of Bolts
5 pcs
Bolt Distance
120
Nut/Bolt Dimensions
M12x1.5
Central Bore (CB), front
72.6
Central Bore (CB), rear
72.6
Fastening Type
Lug Bolts
Tightening Torque
120 Nm
Rim Material
Alloy
Number of Spokes
5
Rim Colour
Silver
Rim Type
Disc Wheel
Interior
Equipment
Instrument Cluster
Trip Computer
Yes
Tachometer
Analogue
Instrument Cluster › Trip Computer
Display
6.5"
Climate Control
Air Condition
Optional
Outside Temperature Indicator
Yes
Connectivity
Radio
AM
FM
Media Format
MP3
Bluetooth
Optional
Phone Preparation
Optional
Connectivity › Media Format
CD
Optional
DVD
Optional
Connectivity › Media Inputs
AUX
Yes
USB
Optional
Connectivity › Bluetooth
Phone
Optional
Displays
Center Display
Optional
Interior Storage › Storage Compartments
Glove Compartment
Light
Lockable (Manual)
Armrest Hatch
Optional
Back Pocket
Optional
Coin Holder
Optional
Card Holder
Yes
Under Seats
Optional
Door
Driver Side
Passenger Side
Interior Storage › Storage Compartments › Glove Compartment
Cooled
Optional
Interior Storage › Storage Compartments › Armrest Hatch
Front
Optional
Interior Storage › Storage Compartments › Under Seats
Front
Optional
Interior Storage
Cup Holders
Optional
Lights
Read Light
Front
Guide Light
Entry Guard
Ambient Light
Optional
Lights › Guide Light
Footwell
Optional
Door Handles
Optional
Other Equipment
Make-up Mirror
Driver Side
Passenger Side
12V Outlet
Optional
Carpets
Optional
Ashtray
Optional
Cigarette Lighter
Optional
Other Equipment › Make-up Mirror
Make-up Light
Optional
Other Equipment › 12V Outlet
Front
Optional
Trunk
Optional
Other Equipment › Carpets
Front
Optional
Rear
Optional
Other Equipment › Ashtray
Front
Optional
Steering Wheel
Multifunction Steering Wheel
Optional
Heated
Optional
Power Steering
Electric
Adjustments
Tilt
Telescope
Sport
Optional
Number of Spokes
3
Colour
Black
Steering Ratio
16 :1
Steering Mechanism
Rack and Pinion
Trunk
Rear Trunk
Yes
Rear Trunk
Volume
305 litres
Volume (Roof Folded)
260 litres
Depth
750 mm
(29.5 in)
Width
940 mm
(37.0 in)
Design
Interior Decor Material
Plastic
Interior Decor Colour
Black
Entry Guard Material
Plastic
Pedals
Standard
Seats
Colour & Material
Seat Colour
Black
Front Seats › Adjustments, Driver
Seat Depth
Yes
Seat Height
Yes
Lumbar Support
Optional
Headrest, Height
Manual
Front Seats › Adjustments, Passenger
Seat Depth
Yes
Seat Height
Yes
Lumbar Support
Optional
Headrest, Height
Manual
Front Seats
Power Seat, Driver
Optional
Power Seat, Passenger
Optional
Heated Seats
Optional
Armrest
Optional
Second Seat Row
Number of Seats
2
Type of Seat
Adult
Features
Comfort Features
Keyless Entry
Optional
Keyless Start
Optional
Cruise Control
Optional
Speed Limiter
Optional
Parking Heater
Optional
Parking Heater Preparation
Optional
Cameras
Optional
Voice Control
Optional
Cruise Control
Active Cruise Control
Optional
Parking Heater
Cabin Heater
Optional
Parking Heater › Cabin Heater
Engine Heater
Optional
Remote
Optional
Timer
Optional
Cameras
Rear
Optional
Other Features
GPS
Optional
Start & Stop
Yes
Horn
Dual Note
Accessories
Tool Kit and Jack
Yes
Tire Repair Kit
Optional
Compressor
Optional
Fire Extinguisher
Optional
Warning Triangle
Yes
First Aid Kit
Yes
Trunk Modules
Optional
Bicycle Holder
Optional
Coat Hanger
Optional
Safety & Security
Seat Belt
Height Adjustable Retractor
Yes
Seat Belt Colour
Black
Feature
Driver
Passenger
Rear
Seat Belt Reminder
Driver
Yes
Passenger
Yes
Rear
Yes
Belt Pretensioner
Driver
Yes
Passenger
Yes
Rear
-
Belt Load Limiter
Driver
Yes
Passenger
Yes
Rear
-
Height Adjustable Retractor
Manual
Yes
Type of Belt
Three-Point-Belt
Front Seats
Outer Rear Seats
Assist Systems
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
Yes
Parking Assist
Optional
Brake Systems
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
Yes
Traction Control System (TCS)
Yes
Cornering Brake Control (CBC)
Yes
Brake Energy Regeneration
Yes
Electronic Brake Assist (BA/EBA)
Yes
Brake Pad Wear Indicator
Yes
Sensors
Parking Sensors
Optional
Rain Sensors
Optional
Parking Sensors
Front
Optional
Rear
Optional
Other Features
Immobiliser
Yes
Anti-theft Alarm
Yes
Central Locking
Remote
Immobiliser
Electronic
Yes
Safety Testing
General
Test Year
2004
Adult Occupant
5/5 stars
Child Occupant
3/5 stars
Pedestrian
1/4 stars
Test Year
2004
Overall Score
33.37
ANCAP Safety Rating
5
Adult Occupant
Frontal Offset
13.77
Side Impact
15.6
Pole
2
Whiplash Protection (Assessment)
Not Assessed
Pedestrian
Protection (Assessment)
Poor
Safety Assist
Seat Belt Reminders
2
Airbags
Feature
Driver
Passenger
Rear
Frontal Airbag
Driver
Yes
Passenger
Yes
Rear
-
Side Chest Airbag
Driver
Yes
Passenger
Yes
Rear
-
Side Head Airbag
Driver
Yes
Passenger
Yes
Rear
-
Knee Airbag
Driver
Optional
Passenger
-
Rear
-
Airbag cut-off Switch
Driver
-
Passenger
Yes
Rear
-
Child Protection
Isofix
Passenger: Optional
Rear: Yes
Other
Identification
VIN Location
Engine Compartment, Bulkhead
Right
Pillar
B-Pillar, Left
B-Pillar, Right
On-board Diagnostic, Port Location
Steering Wheel, Lower Left
Car Classification
American Classification
Compact Car
British Classification
Small Family Car
Australian Classification
Small Car
European Segment
C-Segment
Car.info Classification
Medium Family Car
Spare Parts BETA
Bulb Types
Low Beam
D1S (xenon)
H7
Main Beam
H7
Bi-Xenon
D1S
Datyime Running Light
H8
Fog Light, Front
H11
Fog Light, Rear
BAY9s (H21W)
Cornering Light
H3
Positioning-/Parking Lights, Front
W2.1×9.5d (W5W)
Rear/Brake Light
BA15s (P21W)
Reversing Light
W2.1×9.5d (W16W)
Turn Indicators, Front
BAU15s (PY21W)
Turn Indicators, Side
W2.1×9.5d (WY5W)
Turn Indicators, Rear
BAU15s (PY21W)
Glove Compartment
SV8.5 (C5W)
1 Series
Model
9 variants
€67,000
MSRP · EUR
8.9
Body
Convertible
Variant
1 Series Standard
2008–2014
1 Series Convertible Generations
1 of 2
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E87 Update
2008–2011
Year
2008
Powertrain
120d Convertible
Horsepower
177 hp
Drivetrain
RWD
Fuel
Transmission
Automatic Manumatic | Manual, 6-speed
Diesel
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