| The much awaited BMW 1 Series Coupe model has | | | | highlights of the BMW 1 Series Coupe unveiled at the |
| finally arrived in the United States and made its official | | | | 2007 Los Angeles Auto Show include M Aerodynamic |
| North American debut at the 2007 Los Angeles Auto | | | | Kit, trunklid with integrated spoiler, and lip spoiler. |
| Show. This high performance BMW coupe model is | | | | Moving inside, BMW 1 Series Coupe comes with a |
| scheduled to arrive in BMW dealer showrooms all | | | | wide range of interior amenities and in-car technologies |
| over the U.S. starting in the spring of 2008. Only two | | | | including high-quality Leatherette or rich Boston Leather, |
| model variants of the BMW 1 Series Coupe will be | | | | upholstery, 60/40 split rear seat, iDrive system with the |
| available in the U.S. market, the BMW 128i and the | | | | optional Navigation system, Galvanized pearl gloss, |
| BMW 135i. However, the manufacturer's suggested | | | | sports steering wheel, SIRIUS satellite radio, HD radio, |
| retail price (MSRP) of BMW 1 Series Coupe is not yet | | | | Premium Sound system and Bluetooth interface, |
| announced. | | | | auxiliary input jack, and USB port for connection of |
| The BMW 1 Series Coupe unveiled at the 2007 Los | | | | media players. BMW also offers optional buckets |
| Angeles Auto Show is powered by a 3.0-liter inline | | | | seats with finished in highly distinctive leatherette |
| 6-cyinder engine that generates 230 horsepower and | | | | materials or Boston leather. |
| produces 200 lb-ft of torque. A more engine powerful | | | | On the technical side, the new BMW 1 Series Coupe |
| variant for the 135i Coupe is equipped with BMW's | | | | comes with high quality suspension components with |
| twin-turbocharged 3.0-liter inline six-cylinder engine that | | | | aluminium double-pivot front suspension and a five-link |
| pumps out 300 horsepower and pulls out an incredible | | | | fully independent rear suspension in lightweight steel. |
| 300 lb-ft of torque from 1,400 rpm. These engines | | | | Other technical features include BMW's Dynamic |
| feature the most highly advanced fuel systems like | | | | Stability Control (DSC), Dynamic Traction Control |
| Valvetronic valvetrain management, direct piezo | | | | (DTC), and BMW active Steering, 18-inch wheels and |
| gasoline injectors, twin low-mass turbochargers, and | | | | performance tires, Sports Suspension and |
| on-demand engine coolant. | | | | high-performance brake system with six-piston fixed |
| The all new BMW 1 Series Coupe for the U.S. market | | | | calipers on the front and two-piston fixed calipers at |
| features a sporty and aggressive appearance with its | | | | the rear. Watch out for other European vehicle models |
| muscular stance. The coupe's long hood and long | | | | (like Saab models equipped with Saab tail lights) bound |
| wheelbase embodies the exterior design | | | | for the U.S. market. |
| characteristics of BMW models. Other exterior | | | | |