BMW 1-series Cabrio · 123d · Convertible · 2008 ‐ 2011

Manufacturing modification 123d Cabrio of auto models 1-series Cabrio was started in 2008 by BMW, and closed in 2011. In this auto can sit 4 people total, it has the form of a cabriolet with two doors, and length 4.4 meters, weight 1.5 tons.

«1-series Cabrio 123d Cabrio» automobile with a 6-speed manual transmission is connected to the rear wheels. This automobile can be accelerated for 7.5 seconds to 100 km/h, with a ceiling speed of 230 km/h, thanks to a 4-cylinders diesel motor with a «common rail fuel system», which generate a peak power of 204 hp at 4400 rpm.

Fuel tank capacity of this auto is 51 l of diesel, therefore when mixed fuel consumption is 5.4 liters per 100 km (4.6 l on the suburban, 6.7 liters in the urban), what allows to go roughly 945 km without refueling.

The front wheels of this model have ventilated disks, 300 mm brakes and fixed to the undercarriage with help of suspension type «Double wishbone, independent, coil springs» and equipped sway bar. Back wheels have ventilated disks, 300 mm brakes and fixed to the underframe through suspension type «Multilink, coil springs» and equipped with stabilizer bar. Tires have the next dimensions - 205/50R17.

According to the results of Euro NCAP crash test, this model of BMW 1-series Cabrio got the maximum number of stars - 5, which means that it is a very safe car. Furthermore to dynamic safety systems (EBD, ABS, Brake assistant, ESP, Traction control), it is also equipped with passive safety features (side, passenger, head/curtain, driver airbags).