2008 BMW 1 Series Convertible

Guide Note

The 2008 BMW 1 Series convertible is a luxury sports car from the German automaker BMW. The two models available are the 128i or the 135i.

Fast Facts

1. Automaker: BMW
2. Class: Luxury Convertible Sports Car
3. Engine: 3.0L I6
4. Transmission: Six-speed manual
5. Drivetrain: Rear-wheel drive
6. Fuel requirement: Premium unleaded

1. Fuel efficiency: 18/28 mpg
2. Power: 230 @ 6,500
3. Torque: 200 @ 2,750
4. Top speed: 130 mph
5. 0-60: 6.4 seconds
6. Curb weight: 3,494 pounds
7. MSRP: $33,100

"At the end of the day, it's a three star car with four star ambitions at a five star price, which means giving it more than two stars would be overly generous."—Jalopnik¹

1. Fuel efficiency: 17/26 mpg
2. Power: 300 @ 5,800
3. Torque: 300 @ 5,000
4. Top speed: 130 mph
5. 0-60: 5.1 seconds
6. Curb weight: 3,660 pounds
7. MSRP: $39,100

"The great sound is there, as is the damped control feel, plus Bimmer's trademark chassis feedback that amps from a subtle signal at low speeds to full intensity as the pace increases."—Popular Mechanics²