2012 BMW 1-series Specifications

6-speed manual transmission (STD)

3.0-liter dual overhead cam (DOHC), 24-valve inline 230-hp 6-cylinder engine w/composite magnesium/aluminum engine block, Valvetronic, Double-VANOS steplessly variable valve timing

Engine start/stop button

Electronic throttle control

Rear-wheel drive

Aluminum double-pivot spring and strut-type front suspension

Extensive aluminum componentry, including front suspension components (forged-aluminum lower arms); subframe; steering rack; and brake components

Five-link fully independent rear suspension in lightweight steel

Front and rear anti-roll (stabilizer) bars

Twin-tube gas-pressure shock absorbers

Pwr steering

Chrome-plated exhaust tips

Star spoke (Style 262) 17 x 7.0 light alloy wheels -inc: P205/50R17 run-flat all-season tires

Chrome-line trim

Halogen free-form front foglights

Adaptive brake lights

Heated dual power mirrors and heated windshield washer jets w/mirror memory

Rain-sensing windshield wipers and automatic headlight control

Anti-theft AM/FM stereo CD/MP3 player audio system w/Radio Data System (RDS)

Auxiliary audio input for portable music players located in the center armrest

HD Radio with "multicast" FM station reception

iPod & USB adapter

8-way adjustable front seats -inc: 2-way headrest, manual height adjustment for front passenger seat

Leatherette upholstery

Split fold-down rear seats

Front-seat center armrest

Front-seat cupholders

3-spoke leather-wrapped multi-function sport steering wheel w/audio & hands-free phone controls (if so equipped)

Tilt/telescopic steering-wheel column

Power front windows with "one-touch" up/down operation

Check control vehicle monitor system w/pictogram display, oil status display, condition Based Service indicator

On-board computer w/check control provides feedback on the vehicle's operating status: oil level indicator and distance to next service appointment/oil change, as well as other detailed information, such as spark plug and micro-filter status. It also provides travel information travel range on remaining fuel, external temperature, and more

Service interval indicator with miles-to-service readout

Coded driveaway protection

Cruise control

Central locking system -inc: center console switch (leaves gas filler door unlocked), double-lock feature, 2-step unlocking

Automatic climate control -inc: micro-filter, automatic air recirculation, left/right temperature control, MAX A/C, heat at rest, recall of individual user settings

Front-door storage compartments

4-wheel ventilated anti-lock disc brakes with dynamic brake control (DBC)

Dynamic stability control (DSC) -inc: brake fade compensation, start-off assistant, brake drying, brake stand-by features, dynamic traction control (DTC)

Programmable daytime running lights

Interlocking door anchoring system to help protect against door intrusion in side impacts

Driver's and passenger's front airbag supplemental restraint system (SRS) -inc: advanced technology, dual-threshold, dual-stage deployment, front-passenger seat sensors designed to prevent unnecessary airbag deployment

Front and rear head protection system (HPS)

Front-seat-mounted front side-impact airbags

Front passenger seat-occupation recognition with passenger's airbag off indicator

BMW's Advanced Safety System for integrated deployment of passive and active safety systems

Crash sensor activates Battery Safety Terminal disconnect of alternator, fuel pump & starter from battery, unlocks doors, turns on hazard lights & interior lights

Automatic safety-belt pretensioners at front seating positions

Automatic-locking retractors (ALR) on all passenger-seat safety belts for installation of child-restraint seat

LATCH attachments for child-restraint safety installation in rear seats

Tire pressure monitor

High gloss black trim