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2012 BMW 1 Series

Convertible · 2010–2013 · 1 Series Convertible, 1 Series Coupe, 1 Series M Coupe

2012–2013 BMW 1 Series
2012–2013 pictured. Photo: M 93, CC BY-SA 3.0 de, via Wikimedia Commons

Trims and features

2010201120122013
1 Series Convertible1 Series Coupe

What changed for 2012

2012 1 Series Convertible trims

128i135i
Price
Starting MSRPfrom $36,900from $44,100
Powertrain
EngineN52 3.0L inline-6N55 TwinPower Turbo 3.0L inline-6
Horsepower230 hp300 hp
Torque200 lb-ft300 lb-ft
Transmission6-Speed STEPTRONIC Automatic: STEPTRONIC
6-Speed Manual: 6-Speed Manual
7-Speed Double-Clutch Transmission: Double Clutch Transmission
6-Speed Manual: 6-Speed Manual
Gears67-Speed Double-Clutch Transmission: 7
6-Speed Manual: 6
Drivetrain6-Speed STEPTRONIC Automatic / 6-Speed Manual7-Speed Double-Clutch Transmission / 6-Speed Manual
Fuel economy (combined)6-Speed STEPTRONIC Automatic: 21 mpg
6-Speed Manual: 22 mpg
7-Speed Double-Clutch Transmission: 20 mpg
6-Speed Manual: 22 mpg
Size and capability
Seats44
Trunk8 cu ft8 cu ft
Ground clearance5.51 in4.76 in
Length172.2 in172.2 in
Curb weight6-Speed STEPTRONIC Automatic: 3,571 lb
6-Speed Manual: 3,494 lb
7-Speed Double-Clutch Transmission: 3,704 lb
6-Speed Manual: 3,638 lb
Tech
Apple CarPlayOptionalOptional
Android AutoOptionalOptional
AudioOptionalOptional
SpeakersOptionalOptional
Driver assistance
Parking sensorsOptionalOptional
Comfort
Heated seatsOptionalOptional
Driver seat memoryOptionalDriver Seat
Climate zones22
Exterior
Wheels17 in + option18 in + option
HeadlightsOptionalHID Projector
Packages and options (68)
128i135i
Cold Weather Package OptionalOptional
Convenience Package OptionalOptional
M Sport Package OptionalOptional
Premium Package OptionalOptional
Premium Package 2 OptionalOptional
Sport Package $1,300Optional—
7-Speed Double-Clutch Transmission $450—Optional
STEPTRONIC Automatic Transmission Optional—
Active Steering $1,550—Optional
Black Softtop StandardStandard
Chrome Tailpipe Extension OptionalOptional
Dual-Bicycle Carrier OptionalOptional
Moonlight Black Softtop (Anthracite with Silver Effect) $100OptionalOptional
Retractable Headlight Washers OptionalStandard
Taupe Softtop OptionalOptional
Wind Deflector OptionalOptional
Xenon Headlights $900OptionalStandard
Apple iPhone Holder with BMW Link Interface OptionalOptional
Beige All-Weather Floor Mats OptionalOptional
Black All-Weather Floor Mats OptionalOptional
BMW Apps $250OptionalOptional
Comfort Access Keyless Entry $500OptionalOptional
Heated Front Seats $500OptionalOptional
Heated Steering Wheel $190OptionalOptional
M Sports Leather Steering Wheel with Paddle Shifters OptionalOptional
Navigation, BMW Assist with Enhanced Bluetooth and USB $2,150OptionalOptional
Power Front Seats with Driver Seat Memory $995OptionalStandard
Sports Leather Steering Wheel with Paddle Shifters OptionalOptional
Harman Kardon Surround Sound System $875OptionalOptional
Satellite Radio with 1 Year Subscription $350OptionalOptional
Anti-Theft Alarm System $400OptionalOptional
Automatic High Beams $250OptionalOptional
BMW Assist with Enhanced Bluetooth and USB $650OptionalOptional
Park Distance Control (Rear Only) $380OptionalOptional
17-Inch Double Spoke Style 207M Alloy Wheels with Performance Run-Flat Tires Optional—
17-Inch Star Spoke Style 256 Alloy Wheels with All-Season Run-Flat Tires —Optional
17-Inch Aero Spoke Style 370 Alloy Wheels with Mixed Performance Run-Flat Tires Optional—
17-Inch Star Spoke Style 371 Alloy Wheels with All-Season Run-Flat Tires Standard—
18-Inch Double Spoke Style 261M Alloy Wheels with Performance Run-Flat Tires —Optional
18-Inch Star Spoke Style 311 Alloy Wheels OptionalOptional
18-Inch V Spoke Style 372 Alloy Wheels with Mixed Performance Run-Flat Tires —Standard
Alpine White Interior Trim OptionalOptional
Glacier Silver Aluminum Interior Trim OptionalOptional
Gray Poplar Wood Interior Trim $500OptionalStandard
High-Gloss Black Interior Trim StandardOptional
Light Burl Walnut Wood Interior Trim OptionalOptional
Alpine White Non-Metallic OptionalOptional
Black Sapphire Metallic $550OptionalOptional
Blue Water Metallic $550OptionalOptional
Cashmere Silver Metallic $550OptionalOptional
Crimson Red Non-Metallic OptionalOptional
Deep Sea Blue Metallic $550OptionalOptional
Jet Black Non-Metallic OptionalOptional
Le Mans Blue Metallic $550OptionalOptional
Marrakesh Brown Metallic $550OptionalOptional
Montego Blue Metallic $550OptionalOptional
Space Gray Metallic $550OptionalOptional
Titanium Silver Metallic $550OptionalOptional
Vermilion Red Metallic $550OptionalOptional
Black Boston Leather $1,450OptionalOptional
Black Leatherette OptionalOptional
Coral Red Boston Leather $1,450OptionalOptional
Gray / Black Boston Leather $1,450OptionalOptional
Oyster Boston Leather $1,450OptionalOptional
Savanna Beige / Black Boston Leather $1,450OptionalOptional
Taupe Boston Leather $1,450OptionalOptional
Taupe Leatherette OptionalOptional
Terracotta Boston Leather $1,450OptionalOptional

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Which years have…

Heated front seatsHeated steering wheelLeather seatsSunroof or moonroof

Apple lists CarPlay for: 1 Series 2017–2025, 1 Series 2021–2025 (Apple).

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