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2012 BMW 1 Series

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Exterior Colors	Availability	MFG Code
Black, Jet (Req's an Interior Color) (Req's a Top Color on Convertibles)	Available	[668]
Black, Sapphire Metallic (Req's an Interior Color) (Req's a Top Color on Convertibles)	Available	[475]
Blue, Deep Sea Metallic (N/A w/Interior Color-D1 on Convertibles) (Req's an Interior Color on Coupes) (Req's a Top Color on Convertibles - See Dealer for Restrictions)	Available	[A76]
Blue, Le Mans Metallic Models w/Seat Trim-KA (N/A w/Interior Color-B8 on Coupes) (N/A w/Interior Color-D1 or B8 on Convertibles) (Req's Interior Color-SW on Convertibles w/Seat Trim-KA) (Req's M Sport Pkg-ZMP) (Req's Top Color-388 or 3YA on Convertibles)	Available	[381]
Blue, Le Mans Metallic Models w/Seat Trim-LW (N/A w/Interior Color-B8 on Coupes) (N/A w/Interior Color-D1 or B8 on Convertibles) (Req's Interior Color-SW on Convertibles w/Seat Trim-KA) (Req's M Sport Pkg-ZMP) (Req's Top Color-388 or 3YA on Convertibles)	Available	[381]
Blue, Montego Metallic (Special Order) (N/A After 2/1/2012) (Orderable Only as a Priority 1 Option; See Dealer for Details) (N/A w/Interior Color-D1 or B8 on Convertibles) (Req's Interior Color-SW on Coupes w/Seat Trim-KA) (Req's an Interior Color on Coupes w/Seat Trim-LW) (Req's a Top Color on Convertibles - See Dealer for Restrictions)	Available	[A51]
Blue, Water Metallic (Special Order) (Orderable Only as a Priority 1 Option; See Dealer for Details) (N/A w/Interior Color-D1 on Convertibles) (N/A w/Interior Color-D1 or B8 on Coupes w/Seat Trim-LW) (Req's Interior Color-SW on Coupes w/Seat Trim-KA) (Req's a Top Color on Convertibles - See Dealer for Restrictions)	Available	[896]
Brown, Marrakesh Metallic (N/A w/Interior Color-AL or D1 on Convertibles) (N/A w/Interior Color-D1 or B8 on Coupes w/Seat Trim-LW) (Req's Interior Color-SW on Coupes w/Seat Trim-KA) (Req's a Top Color on Convertibles - See Dealer for Restrictions)	Available	[B09]
Gray, Space Metallic (N/A w/Interior Color-B4 on Convertibles) (Req's an Interior Color on Coupes) (Req's Top Color-388 or 3YA on Convertibles)	Available	[A52]
Red, Crimson (N/A After 2/1/2012) (N/A w/Interior Color-D1 or B8 on Convertibles) (N/A w/Interior Color-AL, D1 or B8 on Coupes w/Seat Trim-LW) (Req's Interior Color-SW on Coupes w/Seat Trim-KA) (Req's a Top Color on Convertibles - See Dealer for Restrictions)	Available	[A61]
Red, Vermilion Metallic (N/A w/Interior Color-D1 on Convertibles) (N/A w/Interior Color-B8 on Coupes) (Req's a Top Color on Convertibles - See Dealer for Restrictions)	Available	[A82]
Silver, Cashmere Metallic (N/A w/Interior Color-B4 or AL on Convertibles) (Req's an Interior Color on Coupes) (Req's a Top Color on Convertibles)	Available	[A72]
Silver, Titanium Metallic (N/A w/Interior Color-B4, CX or A5 on Convertibles) (Req's Interior Color on Coupes) (Req's Top Color-388 or 3YA on Convertibles)	Available	[354]
White, Alpine (Req's an Interior Color) (Req's a Top Color on Convertibles - See Dealer for Restrictions)	Available	[300]

Top Colors	Availability	MFG Code
Black (Req's an Exterior Color)	Available	[388]
Black, Moonlight (Req's an Exterior Color)	Available	[3YA]
Taupe (N/A w/Exterior Color-354, A52 or 381) (N/A w/Interior Color-B4)	Available	[394]

Interior Colors	Availability	MFG Code
Beige, Savanna (N/A w/Exterior Color-354, A72 or A52 or Top Color-394 on Convertibles) (Req's an Exterior Color on Coupes) (Req's Seat Trim-LW) (First Two Characters Refer to Seat Trim)	Available	[**B4]
Black (Req's an Exterior Color) (First Two Characters Refer to Seat Trim)	Available	[**SW]
Gray (N/A w/Exterior Color-A72 or B09 on Convertibles) (N/A w/Exterior Color-A61 on Coupes) (Req's Seat Trim-LW) (First Two Characters Refer to Seat Trim)	Available	[**AL]
Oyster (N/A w/Exterior Color-354 on Convertibles) (Req's an Exterior Color on Coupes) (Req's Seat Trim-LW) (First Two Characters Refer to Seat Trim)	Available	[**CX]
Red, Coral (Special Order) (Orderable Only as a Priority 1 Option; See Dealer for Details) (N/A w/Exterior Color-A61, 896 or B09 on Coupes) (N/A w/Exterior Color-A61, A76, A51, 381, A82, B09 or 896 on Convertibles) (Req's Seat Trim-LW) (First Two Characters Refer to Seat Trim)	Available	[**D1]
Taupe (N/A w/Exterior Color-354 on Convertibles) (Req's an Exterior Color on Coupes) (First Two Characters Refer to Seat Trim)	Available	[**A5]
Terracotta (Special Order) (Orderable Only as a Priority 1 Option; See Dealer for Details) (N/A w/Exterior Color-A61, 896, 381, A82 or B09 on Coupes) (N/A w/Exterior Color-A61, A51 or 381 on Convertibles) (Req's Seat Trim-LW) (First Two Characters Refer to Seat Trim)	Available	[**B8]

Engine	Availability	MFG Code
6-Cyl, 3.0 Liter	Standard	[N52]
6-Cyl, SULEV, 3.0 Liter	Available

Transmission	Availability	MFG Code
Automatic, 6-Spd w/Steptronic [Includes] 3.73 Axle Ratio.	Available	[205]
Manual, 6-Spd	Standard

Accessory Equipment Packages	Availability	MFG Code
Cold Weather Pkg Models w/M Sport Pkg-ZMP or Interior Trim-4DH (N/A w/M Sport Pkg-ZMP or Interior Trim-4DH on 135i) (Req's Steering Wheel-248 on 128i w/o M Sport Pkg-ZMP or Interior Trim-4DH) [All Models] Include Headlamp Washers & Heated Front Seats. [135i] Includes All Models Equipment Plus Heated Steering Wheel.	Available	[ZCW]
Cold Weather Pkg Models w/o M Sport Pkg-ZMP or Interior Trim-4DH (N/A w/M Sport Pkg-ZMP or Interior Trim-4DH on 135i) (Req's Steering Wheel-248 on 128i w/o M Sport Pkg-ZMP or Interior Trim-4DH) [All Models] Include Headlamp Washers & Heated Front Seats. [135i] Includes All Models Equipment Plus Heated Steering Wheel.	Available	[ZCW]
Convenience Pkg [Includes] Alarm System, Keyless Remote Control Entry System w/Comfort Access, HID Adaptive Headlamps w/Automatic Leveling & Rear Parking Sensors.	Available	[ZCV]
M Sport Pkg (N/A w/Wheels-2R2, Sport Pkg-ZSP or Steering Wheel-248) (N/A w/Cold Weather Pkg-ZCW or Interior Trim-4AT on 135i) (Req's Black Sapphire-475, Le Mans Blue-381, Gray-A52, Red-A82, Silver-354 or White-300 Exterior Color on 128i) (Req's Steering Wheel-7XA When in Combo w/Auto Trans-205 on 128i) (Req's Steering Wheel-7XA When in Combo w/Auto Trans-2TC on 135i) [All Models] Include Aerodynamic Kit, Shadowline Exterior Trim, Sport Bucket Seats, Sport Suspension, Increased Top Speed Limiter, M Sport Leather-Wrapped Steering Wheel & M Double-Spoke Light Alloy Wheels. [128i] Include All Models Equipment Plus P205/50R17 Front & P225/45R17 Rear Run Flat Performance Tires. [Coupes] Include All Models Equipment Plus Anthracite Headliner.	Available	[ZMP]
Premium Pkg (N/A After 9/1/2011) (Req's Interior Trim-4A3, 4AS, 4DH or 4MG on 128i Coupes) (Req's Interior Trim-4A3, 4AS or 4DH on 128i Convertibles) [All Models] Include BMW Assist Communication System, Garage Door Opener, Ambient Lighting, Inside Automatic Day/Night Mirror w/Compass, O/S Automatic Day/Night Mirrors, Power Lumbar Seat Adjusters, Dual Power Seat Adjusters w/Driver's Seat Memory & Boston Leather Seat Trim. [128i Coupes] Include All Models Equipment Power Glass Moon Roof.	Available	[ZPP]
Premium Pkg 2 (Req's Interior Trim-4A3, 4AS, 4DH or 4MG on 128i Coupes) (Req's Interior Trim-4A3, 4AS or 4DH on 128i Convertibles) [All Models] Include Garage Door Opener, Ambient Lighting, Inside Automatic Day/Night Mirror w/Compass, O/S Automatic Day/Night Mirrors, Dual Power Seat Adjusters w/Power Lumbar & Driver's Seat Memory & Boston Leather Seat Trim. [128i Coupes] Include All Models Equipment Plus Power Glass Moon Roof.	Available	[ZP2]
Sport Pkg (N/A w/M Sport Pkg-ZMP) (Req's Steering Wheel-2XA When in Combo w/Auto Trans-205) [Includes] Shadowline Exterior Trim, Sport Bucket Seats, Increased Top Speed Limiter, Sport Suspension, P205/50R17 Front & P225/45R17 Rear Run Flat Performance Tires & Aero Spoke Light Alloy Wheels.	Available	[ZSP]

Comfort and Convenience	Availability	MFG Code
Entry System, Keyless Remote Control w/Comfort Access (Special Order) (Orderable Only as a Priority 1 Option; See Dealer for Details) (Std w/Convenience Pkg-ZCV)	Available	[322]

Steering	Availability	MFG Code
Steering Wheel, Heated Models w/Cold Weather Pkg-ZCW (N/A w/Interior Trim-4DH or M Sport Pkg-ZMP) (Std w/Cold Weather Pkg-ZCW on 135i)	Available	[248]
Steering Wheel, Heated Models w/o Cold Weather Pkg-ZCW (N/A w/Interior Trim-4DH or M Sport Pkg-ZMP) (Std w/Cold Weather Pkg-ZCW on 135i)	Available	[248]
Steering Wheel, Sport Leather-Wrapped w/Shift Paddles Models w/M Sport Pkg-ZMP & Auto Trans-205	Available	[7XA]
Steering Wheel, Sport Leather-Wrapped w/Shift Paddles Models w/Sport Pkg-ZSP & Auto Trans-205	Available	[2XA]

Entertainment and Instrumentation	Availability	MFG Code
Communication System, BMW Assist (Std w/Premium Pkg-ZPP) (Req's Extra Cost Customer Paid Subscription After Initial Complimentary Term) [Includes] 4-yrs of Service, Bluetooth Wireless Connectivity & USB Port.	Available	[639]
Navigation System, Voice Activated Models After 9/1/2011 (Req's Premium Pkg-ZPP or Communication System-639 on Models Before 9/1/2011) [All Models] Include Real-Time Traffic Information, Online Information Services, Cup Holders & Voice Activation. [Models After 9/1/2011] Include Communication System-639.	Available	[609]
Navigation System, Voice Activated Models Before 9/1/2011 (Req's Premium Pkg-ZPP or Communication System-639 on Models Before 9/1/2011) [All Models] Include Real-Time Traffic Information, Online Information Services, Cup Holders & Voice Activation. [Models After 9/1/2011] Include Communication System-639.	Available	[609]
Radio Equipment, harman/kardon Surround Sound [Includes] 300-Watt Amplifier & (10) Speakers.	Available	[688]
Radio Equipment, Sirius Feature (Req's Extra Cost Customer Paid Subscription After Initial Complimentary Term) [Includes] 1-yr of Service.	Available	[655]
Smartphone Interface, BMW Apps (Req's Navigation System-609) (Req's Premium Pkg-ZPP or Communication System-639) (Allows Access to Social Networks, Music Plugin & Video Playback)	Available	[6NR]

Safety and Security	Availability	MFG Code
Alarm System (Special Order) (Orderable Only as a Priority 1 Option; See Dealer for Details) (Std w/Convenience Pkg-ZCV)	Available	[302]
Parking Sensors, Rear (Special Order) (Orderable Only as a Priority 1 Option; See Dealer for Detials) (Std w/Convenience Pkg-ZCV)	Available	[507]

Seats	Availability	MFG Code
Seat Adjusters, Dual Power (Std w/Premium Pkg-ZPP on 128i) [Includes] Driver's Seat Memory.	Available	[459]
Seat Trim, Boston Leather (Std w/Premium Pkg-ZPP & Premium Pkg-ZP2) (Last Two Characters Refer to Interior Color)	Available	[LW**]
Seat Trim, Leatherette (Req's Black-SW or Taupe-A5 Interior Color) (Last Two Characters Refer to Interior Color)	Standard	[KA**]
Seats, Heated Front (Std w/Cold Weather Pkg-ZCW)	Available	[494]

Interior	Availability	MFG Code
Interior Trim, Alpine White (N/A w/Steering Wheel-248)	Available	[4DH]
Interior Trim, Glacier Silver Aluminum (Req's M Sport Pkg-ZMP on Convertibles) (Req's M Sport Pkg-ZMP, Premium Pkg-ZPP or Premium Pkg 2-ZP2 on 128i Coupes)	Available	[4MG]
Interior Trim, Gray Poplar Wood Models w/o Premium Pkg-ZPP, Premium Pkg 2-ZP2 or M Sport Pkg-ZMP (N/A After 2/1/2012)	Available	[4AS]
Interior Trim, Gray Poplar Wood Models w/Premium Pkg-ZPP, Premium Pkg 2-ZP2 or M Sport Pkg-ZMP (N/A After 2/1/2012)	Available	[4AS]
Interior Trim, High Gloss Black (N/A w/M Sport Pkg-ZMP on 135i)	Standard	[4AT]
Interior Trim, Light Burl Walnut Wood Models w/M Sport Pkg-ZMP, Premium Pkg-ZPP or Premium Pkg 2-ZP2 (N/A After 9/1/2011) (Std w/Premium Pkg-ZPP on 128i)	Available	[4A3]
Interior Trim, Light Burl Walnut Wood Models w/o M Sport Pkg-ZMP, Premium Pkg-ZPP or Premium Pkg 2-ZP2 (N/A After 9/1/2011) (Std w/Premium Pkg-ZPP on 128i)	Available	[4A3]

Lighting and Mirrors	Availability	MFG Code
Headlamp Control, Automatic High Beams (Special Order) (Orderable Only as a Priority 1 Option; See Dealer for Details) (Req's Premium Pkg-ZPP or Premium Pkg 2-ZP2)	Available	[5AC]
Headlamps, HID Adaptive w/Automatic Leveling (Special Order) (Orderable Only as a Priority 1 Option on 128i; See Dealer for Details) (Std w/Convenience Pkg-ZCV) [Includes] Cornering Lights.	Available	[522]

Tires	Availability	MFG Code
P205/50R17 Front & P225/45R17 Rear Run Flat Performance (Available & Included Only w/Sport Pkg-ZSP & M Sport Pkg-ZMP on 128i)	Available
P205/50R17 Run Flat (Orderable Only as a Priority 1 Option on 135i; See Dealer for Details) (Available & Included Only w/Wheels-2R2 on 135i)	Standard

Powertrain
Engine	6-Cyl, 3.0 Liter
Horsepower	230 @ 6500 RPM
Torque	200 @ 2750 RPM
Gas Mileage	City 18/Hwy 28
Bore x Stroke	3.35 x 3.46
Compression Ratio	10.7
Fuel Type	Gas
Fuel Induction	Port Fuel Induction
Valve Train	Dual Overhead Cam
Valves Per Cylinder	4
Total Number Valves	24
Transmission	Manual, 6-Spd
Drivetrain	RWD
Transfer Case	-

Dimensions
Fuel Capacity	14.0 gallons
Wheel Base	104.7 inches
Overall Length	172.2 inches
Width with Mirrors	76.1 inches
Width without Mirrors	68.8 inches
Height	55.6 inches
Curb Weight	3494 lbs.
Tires / Wheel Size	P205/50R17
Rear Tires / Wheel Size	P225/45R17
Turning Radius	35.1 feet
Standard Axle Ratio	3.23
Minimum Ground Clearance	5.5 inches
Maximum Ground Clearance	-
Maximum GVWR	-
Maximum Towing	Not Recommended
Payload Base Capacity	-
Head Room: Front	38.6 inches
Head Room: Rear	37.0 inches
Leg Room: Front	41.2 inches
Leg Room: Rear	31.8 inches
Shoulder Room: Front	54.0 inches
Shoulder Room: Rear	42.2 inches
EPA Passenger	-
EPA Trunk or Cargo	8.0 cu.ft.
EPA Total Interior	-
Truck Bed Volume	-

Safety
Standard Airbag	Driver Passenger Front Head Curtain Front Side Rear Head Curtain
Child Door Locks	Not available
Engine Immobilizer	Standard
Traction Control	-
Communication System	-

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Warranty Information
Basic	4 years or 50000 miles
Powertrain	4 years or 50000 miles
Corrosion/Rust Thru	12 years with Unlimited miles
Roadside Assistance Program	4 years with Unlimited miles
Non-Transferable Powertrain	-
Hybrid Components	-

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MPG: City 18/Hwy 28	Max Seating: 4
Doors: 2	Engine: 6-Cyl, 3.0 Liter
Drivetrain: RWD	Transmission: Manual, 6-Spd
EPA Class: Sub Compact Cars	Body Style: Convertible
Country of Origin: Germany	Country of Assembly: Germany