The 1 Series featured a rear-wheel drive chassis, 50:50 weight balance, longitudinally-mounted engine and aluminum multilink suspension. A range of straight-4, straight-6 petrol and diesel engines were used. It was produced in the following body styles: 3-door hatchback (model code E81), 5-door hatchback (E87), coupe (E82) and 2-door convertible (E88).
- Manufacturer
- BMW
- Production
- 2011 - present
- Body style
- Hatchback (5 seats)
- Layout
- RWD
- Transmission
- 6 AKPP, 6 MKPP
- Length
- 4324 mm
- Width
- 1765 mm
- Height
- 1421 mm
- Wheelbase
- 2690 mm
- Trunk volume
- 530 l
- Max torque
- 210 - 400 nm
