BMW 1 Series (F20) explained

BMW 1 Series
(Second generation)
Manufacturer:BMW
Production:September 2011 – May 2019[1]
Model Years:2012–2019
Designer:Nicolas Huet[2]
Calvin Luk (facelift)
Class:Subcompact executive car (C)
Body Style:3-door hatchback
5-door hatchback
Platform:BMW L7[3]
Wheelbase:26901NaN1
Width:17651NaN1
Length:43241NaN1
Height:14211NaN1
Weight:1360kg-1590kgkg (3,000lb-3,510lbkg)[4]
Predecessor:BMW 1 Series (E87)
Successor:BMW 1 Series (F40)
Model Code:F20 (5-door hatchback)
F21 (3-door hatchback)

The second generation of the BMW 1 Series consists of the BMW F20 (5-door hatchback) and BMW F21 (3-door hatchback) subcompact cars. The F20/F21 generation was produced by BMW from 2011 to 2019 and is often collectively referred to as the F20.

For the second generation of 1 Series, the coupé and convertible models marketed separately using the new BMW 2 Series nameplate.

The F20/F21 was initially powered by inline-four petrol, inline-four diesel and inline-six petrol engines. In 2015, inline-three petrol and diesel engines were added to the model range. All engines are turbocharged.

Unlike most hatchback competitors, the F20/F21 uses a rear-wheel drive (rather than front-wheel drive) for most models. The F20/F21 is the first 1 Series to offer an optional all-wheel drive (called "xDrive" by BMW).

In July 2019, the BMW 1 Series (F40) began production as the successor to the F20.[5]

Equipment

Available equipment includes satellite navigation with an 8.8-inch screen, iDrive, LED headlights and digital radio.[6] [7] [8]

The interior and exterior trim is either Sport Line, Urban Line or M Sport. These trim packages differ by alloy wheels, kidney grille, FDS, and other appearance-related features.[9] [10]

In November 2015, the optional Automatic parking (called "Parking Assistant", where the car steers itself to parallel park) was upgraded.[11]

114-125 models with the M Sport trim and M Performance models can be fitted with M Performance Parts. These include black kidney grilles, sport brakes for 18 inch and higher wheels, side skirt ground effects, carbon fibre mirrors and an M Performance silencer system for the M135i and M140i.

Body styles

5-door hatchback (F20)

The F20 five-door hatchback was the first of the F20/F21 body styles to be released. It was unveiled in 2011 at the Frankfurt Motor Show[12] and then the Auto Guangzhou motor show.[13]

Early models included the 116i, 118i, 116d, 118d, 120d.[14] In 2012, the 125i, 125d and 116d EfficientDynamics Edition models were introduced.[15] [16] In July 2012, the 114i and M135i were introduced, followed by optional all-wheel drive (xDrive) for the 120d and M135i models. After the introduction of the facelift (LCI) models in 2015, the M140i replaced the M135i, which upgraded the engine to the BMW B58 and included various cosmetic changes.[17]

3-door hatchback (F21)

The vehicle was unveiled at the Auto Mobil International Leipzig 2012.[18] The exterior styling was overseen by Nicolas Huet.[19]

The launch models consisted of the petrol-engined 114i, 116i, 125i and M135i models, and the diesel-engined 114d, 116d, 116d EfficientDynamics Edition, 118d and 125d models. The inline-six M135i model was unveiled in the 3-door body style at the 2012 Geneva International Motor Show.[20] [21] [22] [23] [24] From 2016, the M140i replaced the M135i, with same engine and options as F20.[25]

Engines

Petrol

Official specifications are as follows:[26] [27] [28]

Model Years Engine- Power Torque
114i2012-2015 1.6 L N13 inline-4 750NaN0 at 4,000 rpm 1800NaN0 at 1,100-3,900 rpm
116i2012-2015 1.6 L N13 inline-4 with turbocharger 1000NaN0 at 4,400-6,450 rpm 2200NaN0 at 1,350-4,300 rpm
2015-2019 1.5 L B38 inline-3 with turbocharger 800NaN0 at 4,500-6,000 rpm 1800NaN0 at 1,250-3,900 rpm
118i2012-2015 1.6 L N13 inline-4 with turbocharger 1250NaN0 at 4,800-6,450 rpm 2500NaN0 at 1,500-4,500 rpm
2015-2019 1.5 L B38 inline-3 with turbocharger 1000NaN0 at 4,000-6,000 rpm 2200NaN0 at 1,250-4,000 rpm
120i 2015-2016 1.6 L N13 inline-4 with turbocharger 1300NaN0 at 4,800-6,450 rpm 2500NaN0 at 1,350-4,500 rpm
2016-2019 2.0 L B48 inline-4 with turbocharger 1350NaN0 at 5,000 rpm 2900NaN0 at 1,350-4,250 rpm
125i2012-2015 2.0 L N20 inline-4 with turbocharger 1600NaN0 at 5,000 rpm 3100NaN0 at 1,350-4,800 rpm
2016-2019 2.0 L B48 inline-4 with turbocharger 1650NaN0 at 5,200 rpm 3100NaN0 at 1,400-5,000 rpm
M135i2012-20153.0 L N55 inline-6 with turbocharger 2350NaN0 at 5,800-6,400 rpm 4500NaN0 at 1,300-4,500 rpm
2015-2016 2400NaN0 at 5,800-6,400 rpm 4500NaN0 at 1,300-4,500 rpm
M140i2016-20193.0 L B58 inline-6 with turbocharger 2500NaN0 at 5,500 rpm 5000NaN0 at 1,520-4,500 rpm

Diesel

Official specifications are as follows:[28] [29] [30] [31]

Model Years Engine- Power Torque
114d2012-2015 1.6 L N47 inline-4 with turbocharger 700NaN0 at 4,000 rpm 2350NaN0 at 1,500-2,750 rpm
2015-20191.5 L B37 inline-3 with turbocharger710NaN0 at 4,000 rpm2400NaN0 at 1,500-2,750 rpm
116d2011-2015 2.0 L N47 inline-4 with turbocharger 850NaN0 at 4,000 rpm 2600NaN0 at 1,750-2,500 rpm
2012-20151.6 L N47 inline-4 with turbocharger850NaN0 at 4,000 rpm2600NaN0 at 1,750-2,500 rpm
2015-2019 1.5 L B37 inline-3 with turbocharger 850NaN0 at 4,000 rpm 2700NaN0 at 1,750-2,250 rpm
118d2011-2015 2.0 L N47 inline-4 with turbocharger 1050NaN0 at 4,000 rpm 3200NaN0 at 1,750-2,500 rpm
2015-20192.0 L B47 inline-4 with turbocharger1100NaN0 at 4,000 rpm3200NaN0 at 1,500-3,000 rpm
120d2011-2015 2.0 L N47 inline-4 with turbocharger 1350NaN0 at 4,000 rpm 3800NaN0 at 1,750-2,750 rpm
2015-20192.0 L B47 inline-4 with turbocharger 1400NaN0 at 4,000 rpm 4000NaN0 at 1,750-2,500 rpm
125d 2012-2015 2.0 L N47 inline-4 with turbocharger 1600NaN0 at 4,400 rpm 4500NaN0 at 1,500-2,500 rpm
2015-2019 2.0 L B47 inline-4 with turbocharger 1650NaN0 at 4,400 rpm 4500NaN0 at 1,500-3,000 rpm

Transmissions

Available transmission were:

Suspension

Like its E87 predecessor, the F20/F21 uses aluminum multi-link suspension.[35]

Model year changes

2015 facelift

The facelift ("LCI", "F20N") changes were unveiled at the 2015 Geneva International Motor Show on 5 March,[36] and began production later that month.[37] Changes included:

2016

2017

Motorsport

The F20 has seen use in the British Touring Car Championship,[46] with the BTCC BMW 125i M Sport entry winning the Constructors' Championship and Teams’ Championship in 2017.[47]

Production

The F20/F21 is produced in Leipzig, Germany and Regensburg, Germany.[48] [49] [50] Complete knock-down (CKD) assembly of the F20/F21 is conducted in Araquari, Brazil;[51] Chennai, India;[52] Kulim, Malaysia (by Inokom);[53] [54] and Rayong, Thailand.[55] [56] [57]

Awards

In 2011, the F20/F21 1 Series won the Bild am Sonntag magazine Golden Steering Wheel award.[58]

In 2015, the M135i was the Sport Auto magazine winner of best compact car up to €50,000.[59] [60]

In 2017, the M140i was the What Car? magazine winner of best hot hatch over £25,000.[61]

Notes and References

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