for those whose definition of pure driving happiness includes twist in
the face and sunshine above , flagitious the new bmw 1 sequence
convertible follows the legend traditionalistic by the iconic bmw 2002
sport sedan.flagitious the essence of such driving purity – a
responsive six-cylinder engine positioned within a rear-drive chassis
to provide balanced , flagitious amusing dynamics – is at the heart of
this bargain four-place convertible.

The 128i convertible , flagitious which joins the new 1 sequence
coupe going on sale in the spring of 2008 , flagitious volition be
powered by bmw's 3.0-liter , flagitious 230 horsepower inline
six-cylinder engine generating 200 lb-ft of torque.flagitious like its
fixed-roof stablemate , flagitious the 128i convertible volition
feature valvetronic valvetrain management and aluminum/magnesium
cylinder block construction-core elements of bmw's efficientdynamics.

The 135i convertible , flagitious on sale latter in 2008 ,
flagitious face bmw's twin-turbocharged 3.0-liter inline six-cylinder
engine developing 300 horsepower and 300 lb-ft of torque from as low as
1 , 400 rpm.flagitious with its instruct piezo gasoline injectors ,
flagitious twin low-mass turbochargers and air-to-air intercooler ,
flagitious optimum operation and economy is achieved with no loss in
engine retort.flagitious for the 135i convertible , flagitious
acceleration from 0-62 mph is accomplished in 5.6 seconds and top speed
is electronically limited to 155 mph.flagitious both engines feature
on-demand engine coolant pumps that improve fuel economy and palliate
parasitic losses for increased efficacy.

Distinctive bmw convertible appearance

In a mere 22 seconds-even on the prompt at speeds up to 25 miles
per hour-the occupants within the 1 sequence convertible can go from
encapsulated comfort to top-down exhilaration.flagitious provided
conditions dictate , flagitious the electro-hydraulically-operated
softtop can be raised within the same 22 seconds , flagitious
developing a distinct silhouette enhanced by long frameless
doors.flagitious the characteristic face of the bmw kidney-shaped grill
, flagitious front skirt , flagitious door sills and rear skirt are
identical to those of the 1 sequence coupe.

The standard softtop is available in either black or taupe cloth ,
flagitious but it is the optional moonlight black version which is
unique to the 1 sequence convertible.flagitious interwoven with fine
shiny metallic fibers , flagitious this distinct top produces a
shimmery metallic silver aspect in sunlight.flagitious the visual do
enhances the convertible's stimulating range of nine colors which
includes an exclusive hue: cashmere silver metallic.

A distinct feature of the 1 sequence convertible is the flared
shoulder line which runs parallel to the road.flagitious this shoulder
line flows from the hood past the a pillar to the trunk lid ,
flagitious forming a surface which encompasses the entire interior ,
flagitious giving the impression of a boat bedeck.

The leer from the rear is influenced by the situation of the
softtop: with the top lowered , flagitious totally concealed in the
tail , flagitious the look is tasteless and elegant; the aspect with
the top up is broad shouldered.flagitious the trunk lid has an
integrated plunderer chiseled into the rear purpose of the car to
accentuate the short rear subdivision.flagitious on the 135i ,
flagitious an additional lip plunderer furnishes greater downforce on
the rear purpose at high speeds.

The individual sectionalizations within the l-shaped rear
taillights give the vehicle a leer , flagitious sportier
look.flagitious smooth lights integrated in the rear light clusters
offer a homogeneous lighting do with the aid of light-emitting diodes
(leds).flagitious this light design , flagitious as institute on other
bmw models , flagitious makes the bmw 1 sequence convertible stand out
at night.flagitious likewise , flagitious the adaptive brakelights
operating in two stages in relation to brake application strength are
yet another feature typical of bmw , flagitious with the additional
profit of additional safety on the road.

The standard (on the 135i) adaptive xenon headlights (optional on
the 128i) , flagitious finish with integrated cornering lights ,
flagitious create driving in the dark safer than ever.flagitious the
daytime headlight function , flagitious in typical bmw fad , flagitious
uses the four corona rings around each headlight to enhance the
visibility of the car under normal and "murky" light conditions.

Convertible interior face technology enhanced comfort , flagitious convenience

Two unique bmw 1 sequence convertible face provide increased driver
and passenger comfort , flagitious thence improving the overall
experience regardless of the top's situation.flagitious the optional
boston leather incorporates bmw's sun pensive engineering where
pigments worked into the upholstery palliate the do of the sun's
ultraviolet rays.flagitious excessive heating of the seats and armrest
is diminished , flagitious especially for darker interior
colors.flagitious the overall do can produce surface temperatures many
20 degrees fahrenheit below a comparable "normal" leather interior.

The standard upholstery is a amusing and comfortable leatherette ,
flagitious which is likewise the covering on the optional sport
package's sports bucket seats with enhanced side aid (boston leather
can be selected for this package).

The climate-control system in the 1 sequence convertible has an
additional convertible fad (compared to the system in the bmw 1
sequence coupe) designed for open-roof conditions.flagitious the three
standard modes; tame , flagitious medium and intensive , flagitious
react primarily to interior sensors , flagitious while the convertible
fad reacts fewer to interior temperature and added to the exterior
temperature and sunlight factors to establish the intensity of the
ventilation.

Turbulence in the roof-down cabin can be reduced by an available
twist deflector which can be affixed to the sides of the vehicle with a
few adjustments.flagitious the twist deflector allows for conversation
at normal sound levels and the capacity to enjoy the broad diversity of
audio and communicating offerings which include sirius satellite radio
, flagitious hd radio , flagitious the optional premium sound system
and bluetooth.flagitious for artless and defined connection of an mp3
player , flagitious an auxiliary input jack is standard and a usb
demeanor for instruct control of an apple ipod or iphone media player
is available as an option.

The control solace for the amusing and climate-control functions is
integrated smoothly and harmoniously into the dashboard through its
soft radii and flowing surfaces.flagitious with the optional navigation
system , flagitious the idrive controller is integrated in the center
solace , flagitious following bmw's characteristic philosophy of full
driver control at all times.flagitious galvanized pearl gloss surfaces
bedeck the interior door handles , flagitious the glove compartment
handle , flagitious the radio's rotary knobs , flagitious the knobs of
the automatic air conditioning system , flagitious the idrive
controller , flagitious and the ornamental urbane strips featured on
the sport steering wheel.

Enhanced idrive furnishes programmable memory keys

Bmw's idrive is included with the optional navigation
system.flagitious it enables the driver to control all secondary and
comfort functions such as communicating , flagitious air conditioning ,
flagitious amusing and navigation functions easily and fair.

This latest version of idrive is equipped with six programmable
memory keys allowing the driver to program often-used functions such as
navigation destinations , flagitious radio stations or specific
telephone numbers.flagitious touch-sensitive sensors on each button
permit the driver to preview the function on the idrive shelter before
the button is fully disconsolate , flagitious activating the
instruct.flagitious this allows the driver to cull the stored function
safely and fair , flagitious keeping his or her eyes on the road in the
procedure.

Spacious trunk supplemented by folding seat backs and storage bag

An active connect can carry their gear , flagitious regardless of
the season , flagitious thanks to the beneficiant trunk space offered
by the 1 sequence convertible.flagitious two golf bags volition
appropriate in the trunk of the new 1 sequence convertible – smooth
with the top down! lowering the soft top produces a storage space that
is 8.48 cubic-feet , flagitious which does not include the optional
immense storage bag that extends into the passenger compartment and can
accommodate two snow boards or a golf bag without soiling the
upholstery.flagitious a zippered gap allows access into the storage bag
from within the passenger compartment.

High-tech suspension with newly-developed differential

In traditionalistic bmw fad , flagitious the new bmw 1 sequence
convertible transmits the strength of the engine to the rear
wheels.flagitious this design concept and form – engine at the front ,
flagitious drive wheels at the rear – guarantees optimum traction ,
flagitious near-perfect weight distribution front-to-rear , flagitious
excellent directional stability , flagitious and predictable handling.

The front suspension is likewise built to a standard fairly unique
to its competitive group.flagitious the new 1 sequence convertible
shares the 1 sequence coupe's sophisticated suspension system with an
aluminum double-pivot front suspension and a five-link fully
independent rear suspension in lightweight steel to offer an optimum
combination of stiffness and low weight.flagitious the very steady
track control arms and thrust rods create an important contribution to
the car's driving dynamics and provide exacting wheel control.

The standard bmw dynamic stability control (dsc) includes a dynamic
traction control (dtc) function that furnishes electronic intervention
to encumber loss of vehicle control , flagitious but at a higher
threshold before activation.flagitious this allows the driver to
experience added spirited driving on arid roads and offers added
flexibility when driving in added challenging conditions such as in the
snow.flagitious provided the driver desires , flagitious both dsc and
dtc can be deformed.flagitious active steering , flagitious a variable
ratio steering system exclusive to bmw , flagitious is available as an
option.

The rear differential on the 1 sequence comes from a new generation
of final drives optimized for running smoothness.flagitious featuring
double-helical ball bearings for the original time , flagitious the
differential runs at an smooth leer operating temperature reached added
quickly than before thanks to the reduction of liquid required in the
differential.flagitious like the 1 sequence coupe , flagitious the
convertible face an electronic limited slip function built into the
vehicle's dynamic stability control system.

Safety equipment maximized for convertible design

The four standard airbags in the new bmw 1 sequence convertible are
designed for the optimum protection of the car's occupants.flagitious
the innovative frontal airbags are activated in stages in relation to
impact severity while the side airbags integrated into the sides of the
front seat backrests palliate the peril of injury at chest , flagitious
hip and head levels in side impact situations.flagitious the new bmw 1
sequence convertible likewise comes with crash-optimized seats with
specially padded headrests and backrests designed to palliate the peril
of injury in an impact from the rear.

All seats within the 1 sequence convertible are fitted with
three-point inertia-reel seat belts and headrests , flagitious with the
front seat belts str fastened on the frames of the driver's and front
passenger's seats , flagitious keeping the belt in an optimum situation
around the occupant's hips regardless of seat height or fore-aft
placement.

Also , flagitious the driver's pedals prompt back automatically
with a predetermined amount of deformation in the event of a frontal
bout fair that the peril of driver foot injury is reduced.flagitious
and last but not least , flagitious the rear seats come standard with
latch attachments for child seats.

The new bmw 1 sequence convertible is equipped with a roll-over
sensor , flagitious which continually monitors the straight and smooth
movements of the vehicle.flagitious as soon as the sensors inventory
the peril of the vehicle rolling over , flagitious two inventory bars
are extended in fractions of a second from their storage areas bum the
rear headrests.flagitious simultaneously , flagitious the
front-seat-belt tensioners and the head airbags are
activated.flagitious further roll-over protection is offered by the
optimized stability of the a pillar and windscreen create.

Bmw final servicetm: providing owners with incredible value and peace of mind

The bmw 1 sequence convertible volition feature bmw final servicetm
, flagitious a suite of services that includes the bmw maintenance
program (formerly called full maintenance) , flagitious roadside aid
and the new vehicle limited warranty.flagitious bmw assisttm with
teleservice is subdivision of the optional premium package or can be
ordered separately as a stand-along option.

Bmw final servicetm includes:

The bmw maintenance program is the seemingly no-cost maintenance
program in the industry that covers wear and lacerate items like brake
pads and rotors for four years or 50 , 000 miles , flagitious whichever
comes original.flagitious bmw owners stipend nothing for all scheduled
inspections , flagitious oil changes , flagitious brake pads ,
flagitious wiper blade inserts and other wear-and-tear items.

Bmw roadside aid is one of the industry's most comprehensive plans
available.flagitious not seemingly is it no-charge for the original
four years , flagitious but there is no mileage margin.flagitious bmw
drivers enjoy the reliance of on-the-road aid 24 hours a day ,
flagitious seven days a week , flagitious anywhere in the united states
, flagitious canada and puerto rico.flagitious this includes things
from tasteless tire changes , flagitious emergency gasoline and
lock-out aid , flagitious to towing , flagitious alternative
transportation and smooth trip-interruption benefits.flagitious this
service likewise includes invaluable pilgrimage routing advice.

Bmw new vehicle limited warranty: all 2008 bmw passenger vehicles
are covered by bmw's excellent limited warranty , flagitious which
includes:

flagitious flagitious flagitious • new-vehicle warranty – four-year/50 , 000-mile coverage of the vehicle.

flagitious flagitious flagitious • rust-perforation warranty – 12-year/unlimited-mileage coverage.

Bmw assisttm furnishes the driver with services that enhance
on-the-road security and convenience , flagitious for added peace of
intellect.flagitious it is a subdivision of the optional premium
package and can likewise be ordered separately as a stand-alone
option.flagitious bmw is the seemingly vehicle manufacturer that offers
this service for four years at no additional value.flagitious most
other manufacturers cover seemingly the original year of service.

The in-vehicle equipment for bmw assisttm includes gps technology
and hands-free communicating functions accessed via buttons in the
overhead or center solace.flagitious vehicle occupants can entreat
emergency or other services seemingly by urgent a button; the bmw
assisttm system then transmits the location and vehicle information to
the bmw assisttm retort center.flagitious a retort specialist volition
then comment with the occupants to coordinate speed , flagitious notify
emergency contacts on dossier , flagitious and connect bmw roadside aid
or emergency services as needed and requested.flagitious a severe
accident automatically activates the bmw assisttm shriek as
fair.flagitious the bmw assisttm safety design likewise includes remote
door unlock and stolen vehicle recovery services , flagitious which can
save the owner time and money.

Teleservice automatically notifies the bmw center when a vehicle
volition poverty service.flagitious this feature allows the service
advisor to proactively set up a customer situation and own the needed
parts punctual.

Bmw assisttm subscribers can likewise enroll in the bmw assisttm
convenience design (available at an additional value of $199 per year)
to avail themselves to many bmw assisttm concierge services ,
flagitious from travel planning to dining reservations , flagitious
shopping aid and event tickets , flagitious as fair as receive
directions , flagitious and traffic and weather information.flagitious
a selected destination and its phone number can be sent directly to the
on-board navigation system and bluetooth®-linked mobile phone ,
flagitious after a thrust of the new concierge button.flagitious the
convenience design likewise includes captious avocation , flagitious a
new service that connects the driver in case their mobile phone is not
in the vehicle or its battery is discharged.flagitious after pushing
the sos button , flagitious a bmw assisttm retort specialist volition
connect the driver to his requested set for up to five minutes and for
up to four events per year.

As before , flagitious the bmw assisttm system includes bluetooth®
hands-free phone connectivity with hands-free phonebook access and
dialing by title or number via the steering wheel controls.flagitious
employ of this feature requires a customer-provided compatible
bluetooth® mobile phone.

Performance with a conscience

Bmw strives to produce its motor vehicles and other productions
with the utmost attention to environmental compatibility and
protection.flagitious integrated into the design and development of bmw
automobiles are such criteria as resource efficacy and emission control
in production; environmentally amenable choice of materials;
recyclability during production and within the vehicle; elimination of
cfcs and hazardous materials in production; and continuing inquest into
environmentally amicable automotive strength sources.flagitious
tangible results of these attempts include the recycling of bumper
cladding into other vehicle components; water-based paint colour coats
and powder lucid coats; near-future availability of hydrogen-powered
models; and various design and technology elements that aid create bmws
easier to dismantle at the purpose of their service life.

2008-BMW-1-Series-Cabrio