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    BMW 1 Series Base (2005) price & specs

    1.6L petrol5D Hatchback5 SP MANUALRWD
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    Overview

    The 2005 BMW 1 Series Base is a rear-wheel drive, 5-door Hatchback that was released to the Australian market on 4th January 1970. The BMW 1 Series is regarded as a Small Luxury built in Germany and when it was new had prices starting at .

    This BMW 1 Series is powered by a 1.6L 4-cylinder engine that has 85 kW of power (at 6000 rpm) and 150 Nm of torque (at 4300 rpm) via a Five-speed Manual transmission.

    The BMW 1 Series measures 1430mm (56.3 inches) in height, 4227mm (166.4 inches) in length, 1751mm (68.9 inches) in width with a 2660mm (104.7 inches) wheelbase that brings about a total of 1280kg (2821.9 lbs) of unladen weight. The 1 Series Base comes standard with 195/55 R16 front tyres and 195/55 R16 rear tyres. It has a 24 month, unlimited km warranty.

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    Power to Weight
    66.41 - 87.3 kW/t
    56.29 kW/t
    117.57 kW/t
    Boot Space
    330 litres
    302 litres
    435 litres
    Fuel Efficiency
    7.3 - 7.9 L/100km
    5.5 L/100km
    9.7 L/100km
    Price
    $34,900 - $44,100
    $25,490
    $74,090
    Warranty (Years)
    2 years
    2 years
    3 years
    Warranty (Distance)
    Unlimited
    100,000 km
    Unlimited
    Years on Sale
    1 - 2 years
    1 year
    4 years

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    Dimensions

    4,227 mm
    1,751 mm
    1,430 mm
    SpecificationMeasurement
    Overall Length4,227 mm
    Overall Width1,751 mm
    Overall Height1,430 mm
    Wheelbase2,660 mm
    Load Capacity425 mm

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    1.6L, 5-speed manual, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, RWD

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    Engine

    Bore Engine: 84
    Engine (cc): 1596
    Compression Ratio: 10.2
    Engine Configuration: In-Line
    Engine (L): 1.6
    Number of Cylinders: 4
    Number of Valves per Cylinder: 4
    Stroke Engine: 72
    Valve Gear Type: Double Overhead Cam
    Variable Valve Timing Camshaft: yes

    Fuel

    Generic Primary Fuel Type: Petrol
    Fuel Type: Premium Unleaded
    Octane Number: 95

    Fuel System

    Injection Carburetion: Multi-Point Injection

    Fuel Tanks

    Main Type: Total

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    Fuel Consumption

    AS 2877 Standard: As 2877

    Performance

    Acceleration 0 To 100 km/h: 10.8
    Maximum Speed (km/h): 200
    Maximum Speed (mph): 124

    Power

    Maximum Power (hp/PS): 116
    Maximum Power (kW): 85
    Maximum Torque (Nm): 150
    Measurement Standard: EEC
    Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 6000
    Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 4300

    Drive

    Driven Wheels: Rear

    Electronic Traction Control

    Controlled By: Abs & Engine Management

    Transmission

    Number of Speeds: 5
    Shift Lever Location: Floor
    Type: Manual

    ABS

    Location: 4-Wheel

    Disc Brakes

    Number of Disc Brakes: 4
    Number of Ventilated Disc Brakes: 2

    Steering Wheel

    Height Adjustment: yes
    Telescopic Adjustment: yes

    Suspension

    Location: Front
    Location: Rear

    Tires

    Location: Front
    Front Wheels Tire Profile: 55
    Front Wheels Tire Speed Rating: V
    Front Wheels Tire Width: 195
    Rear Wheels Tire Location: Rear
    Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 55
    Rear Wheels Tire Speed Rating: V
    Rear Wheels Tire Width: 195

    Wheels

    Front Covers: Full
    Location: Front
    Front Wheels Rim Diameter (In): 16
    Front Wheels Rim Type: Steel
    Front Wheels Rim Width (In): 6
    Rear Covers: Full
    Location: Rear
    Rear Rim Diameter (In): 16
    Rear Rim Type: Steel
    Rear Wheels Rim Width (In): 6

    Body Style

    Body Type: Hatchback
    Driver Location: RHD
    Local Body Type: Hatchback
    Platform Code: E87

    Non-Corrosive Body

    Non-Corrosive Panel Location: Part
    Non-Corrosive Panel Type: Galvanised

    Bumpers

    Front Bumper Colour: Painted
    Location: Front
    Rear Bumper Colour: Painted
    Location: Rear

    Cargo Capacity

    Rear Seat Down (cu ft): 40.6
    Rear Seat Down (L): 1150
    Rear Seat Up to Lower Window (cu ft): 11.7
    Rear Seat Up to Lower Window (L): 330

    External Dimensions

    Front Track (in): 58.8
    Front Track (mm): 1494
    Overall Height (in): 56.3
    Overall Height (mm): 1430
    Overall Length (in): 166.4
    Overall Length (mm): 4227
    Overall Width (in): 68.9
    Overall Width (mm): 1751
    Rear Track (in): 59.3
    Rear Track (mm): 1507
    Wall to Wall Turning Circle (ft): 35.1
    Wall to Wall Turning Circle (mm): 10700
    Wheelbase (in): 104.7
    Wheelbase (mm): 2660

    Internal Dimensions

    Front Headroom (in): 37.9
    Front Headroom (mm): 963
    Rear Headroom (in): 38.1
    Rear Headroom (mm): 967
    Front Hip Room (in): 55.4
    Front Hip Room (mm): 1407
    Rear Hip Room (in): 55.7
    Rear Hip Room (mm): 1414
    Front Shoulder Room (in): 54.1
    Front Shoulder Room (mm): 1374
    Rear Shoulder Room (in): 52.8
    Rear Shoulder Room (mm): 1342

    Doors

    Location: Driver
    Driver Door Type: Front Hinged
    Location: Passenger
    Passenger Door Type: Front Hinged
    Location: Rear Driver
    Rear Driver Door Type: Front Hinged
    Location: Rear Passenger
    Rear Passenger Door Type: Front Hinged

    Headlight Control

    Internal Height Adjustment: yes

    Headlights

    Low Beam Bulb Type: Halogen
    Lens Type: Complex Surface

    Paint

    Type: Gloss

    Door Mirrors/Cameras

    Driver Door Mirrors/Cameras Colour: Painted
    Mirrors/Cameras Location: Driver
    Driver Door Mirrors/Cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
    Passenger Door Mirrors/Cameras Colour: Painted
    Mirrors/Cameras Location: Passenger
    Passenger Door Mirrors/Cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable

    Power Windows

    Front Electric Windows: Front

    Weights

    Gross Trailer Weight Braked (kg): 1200
    Gross Trailer Weight Braked (lb): 2646
    Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked (kg): 635
    Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked (lb): 1400
    Gross Vehicle Weight (kg): 1705
    Gross Vehicle Weight (lb): 3759
    Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1280
    Published Kerb Weight (lb): 2822

    Antenna

    Type: Roof

    Audio System

    Radio Type: Am/Fm

    Load Restraint

    Type: Hooks

    Courtesy Lights

    Delayed Fade: yes

    Entertainment Display Screen

    Location: Front

    Navigational Systems

    Controls: Knobs/Touch Buttons
    Information Type: Full Map And Voice

    Parking Distance System

    Location: Front
    Location: Rear

    Remote Trunk Hatch Release

    Operation: Remote Control

    Vanity Mirror

    Driver Mirror Location: Driver
    Location: Passenger

    Voice Activating System

    Includes Navigation System: yes

    Front Airbag

    Location: Driver
    Location: Passenger

    Front Seat Belts

    Driver Operation: Reel
    Driver Pre Tensioners: yes
    Driver Seat Position: Driver
    Driver Type: 3-Point
    Passenger Operation: Reel
    Passenger Pre Tensioners: yes
    Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
    Passenger Type: 3-Point

    Head Restraints

    Front Seats Height Adjustable: yes
    Front Seats Location: Front Seats
    Front Seats Number: 2
    Rear Seats Location: Rear Seats
    Rear Seats Number: 3

    Rear Seat Belts

    Center Operation: Reel
    Center Seat Position: Centre
    Center Type: 3-Point
    Driver Operation: Reel
    Driver Seat Position: Driver
    Driver Type: 3-Point
    Passenger Operation: Reel
    Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
    Passenger Type: 3-Point

    Side Airbag

    Location: Front

    Side Curtain Airbag

    Location: Front And Rear

    Front Seat

    Driver Front Seat Height Adjustment: yes
    Location: Driver
    Driver Front Seat Type: Bucket
    Location: Passenger
    Passenger Front Seat Type: Bucket

    Seating

    Capacity: 5

    Door Pockets Bins

    Location: Driver
    Location: Passenger

    Air Conditioning

    Climate Control - Number of Zones: 2
    Fully Automated Climate Control: yes

    Power Locks

    Operation: Remote

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