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BMW 125i. Done by the wind

BMW 125i. Price: 1 685 925 rub. On sale: since 2008
The convertible is associated with the sun and rest. But this is the same car as everyone else. Therefore, the BMW 125i was no exception and was tested at the Dmitrov auto policy. The results made it possible to conclude how the body control body affects the controllability of the car
Test pilot
Maxim Egorov, 23 years old, automobile journalist, driving experience of 5 years, personal car - Mitsubishi Lancer
There is such a common expression to save on matches. So, this does not apply to BMW in any way. Once behind the wheel of any model of this brand, you fully feel like the owner of BMW. German quality, German accuracy, German pedantry are felt.
The youngest in the line of the BMW penny turned out to be the most fervent and in some way impudent. And the most striking representative of this family should be recognized as a convertible. To be in the open air, it takes only 22 seconds. This time is enough for the complete disappearance of the soft top in the luggage compartment. You can fold the roof even in motion, at a speed of up to 40 km/h.
The convertible has two most important components. The sky above the head is the first, the wind is the second. The engine is responsible for the second. Under the hood of the tested car is a new generation motor. This is a in -line six with an index of 125i and a volume of 2996 cm3, issuing 218 liters. With. at 6100 min-1. A torque at 270 Nm is already available from 2500 min-1. Our measurements accelerate to 100 km/h showed the time of 8.1 s. The result is not bad, given the considerable weight of the convertible 1553 kg. Such a serious mass of the BMW 125i is explained by the strengthening of the body and the presence of a roof folding mechanism.
As for safety, the spatial design is designed taking into account the lack of a hard roof. Therefore, the convertible is as safe for a lateral blow as a hatchback, which is important. To check the hardness of the body, we arranged a diagonal hanging, and then tried to open the doors. They opened and closed without unnecessary efforts and extraneous sounds.
A high degree of body rigidity also contributes to the excellent controllability of the BMW 125i, of course, in tandem with a balanced and configured suspension. This was confirmed by landfill tests.
It is worth noting that the car is close to the ideal 50 to 50. It was possible to achieve this due to a lightweight engine and aluminum front suspension. As a result, there is not even a hint of insufficient rotation, rearrangements are overcome without problems. A slalom indicates the balance of the suspension. The rolls, although they take place, are not critical and do not provoke the car to inadequate behavior, for example, to demolition. The convertible should definitely be a given trajectory.
The force on the steering wheel increases with a set of speed. But it is worth recognizing that even at low speeds and during parking, it does not become easy. From the point of view of information content, this is not bad, but in everyday operation it can be tired. Although, on the other hand, you do not need to pay money for such a fitness.
There is another important factor for a quick car. This factor is the effectiveness of the brake system. BMW 125i in the front and back are disk brakes. They very effectively stop the convertible. In an unnecessary state for a complete stop with 100 km/h, 36 meters are needed. If you load the car, then the braking distance increases by a maximum of 2 meters. Moreover, the result is stable even after ten consecutive braking, that is, with the most heated brake mechanisms. Given the capabilities of the car, its dynamic characteristics, the result of braking is important not only from 100 km/h, but also at higher speeds. So, the distance traveled by the car during emergency braking with 170 km/h was 113 meters. Such results deserve praise.
Given the soft top of the convertible, there is a feeling that the noise inside is much higher than if there was a hard top. But not everything is so critical. Of course, the noise is slightly higher, but modern materials do their job. As a result, in the cabin only 2-3 dB is noisier than in a similar machine with a hard roof.
Tests at the Dmitrovsky training ground gave an answer to the main question. With properly designed body and well -balanced suspension, the behavior of the car is no different from the manners of an analogue with a hard top. At the same time, you get a lot of pleasant bonuses, such as a clear sky above your head.
Even more powerful, even faster
Six motors are offered to choose from. Four gasoline and two diesel. The most interesting in the line is a gasoline engine with an index of 135i. Its volume, despite the nameplate, is 2979 cm3. The power of this unit reaches 306 liters. With. After all, the paradox, the engine has 125i volume 2996 cm3, and the power is only 218 liters. With. Legal question why? The fact is that two turbines are installed on the 135i engine. In addition to high power, it was possible to achieve a flat power characteristic due to uniform traction. Acceleration to 100 km/h takes only 5.6 seconds with a manual gearbox. This is the merit of the gas distribution system, high -precision injection, which ensures such an explosive character. In addition to dynamics, the consumption of this motor is also amazing. According to the manufacturer, the average fuel consumption per 100 km is 7.4 liters! This is what modern technologies allow you to achieve, while alternative types of fuel have not yet been fully mastered. As for the rest of the engines, two gasoline are well familiar. The very first in the line of 118i, and after it is 120i. There are two more diesel engines. Their volume is the same 1995 cm3, only they are of different capacities 177 liters. With. and 204 l. With. These motors are highly efficient and low.

Details
Properly selected rubber and wheel discs contribute to increasing controllability. On a test car, dimension is 205/50R17. Important
Inserts under aluminum emphasize the severity of the black salon. It looks very stylish and attractive. Stylish

Expert
Kirill Kozyrev, 36 years old, test engineer, driving experience - 14 years. Drives MB G300 TD and V220 CDI
The BMW 125i convertible is perfect as the second seasonal car. With his attractive appearance, he has all the properties of a real BMW. These include good controllability, a painful motor and a fast automatic gearbox.
Our assessment
The convertible of the first BMW series is an excellent image car. It has an attractive appearance, excellent characteristics and how a fish in water feels in a cramped metropolis. Isn't this the signs of the individuality that the convertible gives!

Body
+ Stylish appearance
- enhanced body spatial design
Driving comfort
+ Energy -intensive suspension
+ Ergonomic salon
 
Power unit
+ Acceptable fuel consumption
+ Great thrust at low speeds
Cherry properties
+ Informative management
- heavy steering wheel even at low speeds
Safety
+ Airbags, active and passive safety systems, reinforced body
Environmental friendliness
+ Compliance with toxicity standards

Author: Maxim Egorov
Photo: Sergey Krestov
 
 

Source: Magazine 5 wheel [June 2009]