BMW 135 CABRIOLET 2009, 123D CABRIOLET 2009 BROCHURE

BMW 1 Series

Convertible

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Driving Pleasure

THE BMW 1 SERIES
CONVERTIBLE.

JOY BRINGS SUMMER TO EVERY ROAD.

BMW EfficientDynamics

Less emissions. More driving pleasure.

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CONVERTIBLES ARE MADE FOR THE SUN.
THIS ONE IS MADE FOR THE BILLIONS OF
OTHER STARS TOO.

BMW Effi cientDynamics

Less emissions. More driving pleasure.

THE NIGHT JUST GAINED
ANOTHER ATTRACTION.

THE INTERIOR TEMPERATURE –
AS CONSTANT AS THE DRIVING PLEASURE.

EVERYTHING REMAINS CALM –
EXCEPT YOUR HAPPINESS HORMONES.

THE BEAUTY OF THE BMW 1 SERIES CONVERTIBLE IS
SEEN AFRESH EACH AND EVERY MORNING.

THIS HAS GONE IN.

High Precision Injection

In this cutting-edge generation of petrol
direct injection, the Piezo injectors are
positione d very close to the spar k plugs.
They inject the fuel at high pressure and
with extreme precision. With the four-cylinder
models, the injectors’ central positioning
means only part of the combustion chamber

needs to be filled with an ignitable petrol-air

mixture. The engine can then run “leanly” and

so efficie ntly, precisely in the heavi ly used

moderate load range.

Auto Start/Stop function

BMW four-cylinder engines with 6-speed
manual transmission automatically shut down
when the vehicle is stationary, for example
at a red light or in a j am, when the driver
activates the clutch and switches to neutral.
The engine re starts as soon as th e clutch is
activated again. This innovation significantly
reduces fuel consumption especially in

city traffic.

Brake Energy Regeneration

To supply a battery with electrical energy,
the generator (alternator) is permanently
driven using engine power, which demands
additional fuel consumption. Brake Energy
Regeneration means the generator
usually only generates electricity when the
driver ta kes the foot off the acce lerator or the
brake – previ ously unused kineti c energy is
transformed in coasting mode into electrical
energy before being fed into the battery.
In this way, electricity is generated while
coasting, without consuming fuel.

Some BMW EfficientDynamics features are dependent on the
car’s equipment and are not available for all model variants.
Your BMW partner will be happy to provide you with information
on all equipment details.

* Not for 135i, optional via Servotronic for diesel engines with

automatic transmission.

Tyres with reduced rolling-resistance

While driving, tyres are constantly changing
shape. This uses up energy and thus fuel.
Tyres with reduced rolling-resistance have
an improved design and use special
materials for their road treads and side
walls, reducing deformation.

Electric Power Steering

In comparison with conventional, hydraulic
steering systems, the electrical steering only
uses energy during actual steering. When the
steering wheel position is constant – for
example, at high speed along the motorway –
the electric motor is inactive*.

Optimum Shift Indicator

Timely gear shifts are one of the most effective
and easiest ways to save fuel. This is where the
Optimum Shift Indicator, in conjunction with
the 6-speed manual transmission, comes in.
It shows the driver what gear to use in order

to drive more efficiently.

The pleasure you get from driving a BMW is the result of fine engineering – always setting the benchmark because it is based on much more than
engine power. This is the tradition behind BMW EfficientDynamics. It includes the visionary Hydrogen engine, already used in completely emission-
free BMW Hydrogen 7 vehicles and BMW ActiveHybrid technology, an intelligent, demand-oriented combination of internal combustion engine
and electric motor. Every BMW, in fact, already includes a multi-award-winning BMW EfficientDynamics technology package as standard, boosting

dynamics even further while simultaneously reducing fuel consumption and CO

2

emissions.

BMW TwinPower Turbo Technology

With this innovative new exhaust gas
turbocharging method, the energy in the

exhaust is recovered extremely efficiently
thanks to dual-stream flow to a TwinScroll
turbocharger (135i). In tandem with Valvetronic

fully variable valve control and High Precision

Injection, this leads to a significant reduction
in fuel consumption – coupled with a marked
increase in output.

AND THIS IS WHAT COMES OUT.

BMW alrea dy offers 26 models wi th CO2

emissions o f 140 g/k m and significantly le ss.
But that’s just for starters. We’re carrying on
our research with BMW EfficientDynamics –

in the quest to bring you more driving pleasure

and less emissions.

BMW Effi cientDynamics

Less emissions. More driving pleasure.

s Standard equipment o Optional equipment

o Xenon Headlights for high and low beam,

incl. daytime driving lights, four light rings and
automatic headlight range control, fo r better
road illumination at night or in bad weather.

o Adaptive Headlights with variable light
distribution incl. turning lights, only in

conjunction with Xenon Headlights: for optimal
and prompt illumination of bends through
electro-mechanical control of the moveable lamps
as soon as the driver turns the steering wheel.
o High-beam assistant helps the driver at
night by automatically switching from high to
low beam for oncoming traffic and cars ahead,
or when street lighting is sufficient.

s Rear lights in LED technology: each taillight
is made up of three separate high-performance

LED lights, accentuating the tailgate’s

feel.

s Dynamic Braking Lights help vehicles
travelling behind you to evaluate your braking
more accurately. In the event of an emergency
stop, the illuminated area of the brake lights
is increased, so traffic following behind can
tell in an instant the difference between a
light tap on the brake pedal and a hard stop –
for increased driving safety.

dynamic

o Fog lights (standard on 125i and 123d,
not available on 135 i) integrated in the front
apron ensure extra safety in p oor visibili ty.
Option includes exterior mirror heating and
screen washer nozzles (heated on 125i, 135i
and 123d).

o Rain sensor including automatic
driving lights control: Once activated, the

rain sensor will automatically switch on the
windscreen wipers when it begins to rain,
adjusting the wiper frequency in line with
rainfall intensity. The integrated automatic
driving lights control activates the low beam
automatically at dusk and in tunnels.

o Lights package includes vicinity lights in
the door handles, which upon unlocking the
doors illuminate the area outside the doors for
20 seconds to enable safe vehicle access in
the dark. Also included: reading lights at the
front, footwell illumination at the front, vanity
mirror lights for driver and front passenger and
ambient light.

o Trailer tow hitch with removable ball head
(not available on 135i).