BMW has announced a fifth engine for the 1-series. Essentially a detuned 120i, the new variant will be badged 118i and offers 129bhp and 133lb.ft of torque. The 0 to 60mph time is upto 9.4 seconds and top speed down to 130mph, but fuel economy is up to 38.7mpg.
Dave Jenkins - 28 Aug 2004