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BMW ushers in Efficient Dynamics. Image by BMW.

BMW ushers in Efficient Dynamics
BMW's 'Efficient Dynamics' is claimed to boost power and efficiency. We put them to the test in a 120d.

   


Reviews homepage -> BMW reviews -> 2007 BMW 1 Series -> launch drive - Efficient Dynamics technical specifications

 
Performance, emissions & economy

Top speed (mph): 142
0-62 mph (seconds): 7.5

Urban mpg: 45.6
Extra urban mpg: 68.9
Combined mpg: 57.6
CO2 (g/km): 129


Dimensions & weights

Length (mm): 4239
Height (mm): 1421
Width (mm): 1748
Wheelbase (mm): 2660
Front track (mm): 1480
Rear track (mm): 1493
Cargo volume (litres): 330
Gross weight (kg): 1875
Kerb weight (kg): 1440
Max. braked trailer weight (kg): 1200
Max. unbraked trailer weight (kg): 705
Fuel tank capacity (litres): 51


 
Engine & transmission

Engine: Four-cylinder turbocharged diesel engine, inline, mounted longitudinallly in front.

Management: Emissions controlled to Euro IV.

Cubic capacity (cc): 1995
Compression ratio: 16.00:1
Bore x stroke (mm): 90.00 x 84.00
Valve gear: Four valves per cylinder.
Max. power (bhp): 177 at 4000 rpm
Max. torque (lb.ft): 258 at 2000 rpm

Transmission: Six-speed manual gearbox. Rear-wheel drive.

Gear ratios:
1st: 5.140:1
2nd: 2.830:1
3rd: 1.804:1
4th: 1.257:1
5th: 1.000:1
6th: 0.831:1
Reverse: 4.638:1
Final drive ratio: 2.560:1


 
Chassis & running gear

Front: Double-joint tiebar spring strut axle, made in aluminium.

Rear: Five-arm axle, made in lightweight steel.

Steering: Hydraulic rack-and-pinion steering; 3.0 turns lock-to-lock.

Turning circle diameter (m): 10.70

Brakes: Single-piston swing-calliper disc brakes. ABS, CBC, ASC, DSC, DTC, DBC. Front: 300 x 24mm vented discs. Rear: 300 x 20mm vented discs.

Wheels: 7J x 16-inch steel wheel as standard. Test car was fitted with 16-inch alloys.

Tyres: Runflat 205/55 R16.







 

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