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E88 Complete Vehicle
Inspired by past 2002 models of the sixties and seventies BMW has designed a vehicle
combining rear-wheel-drive, excellent handling and powerful engines with the stiffest and
lightest bodyshell possible along with accommodations for four. The 1 Series Coupe
picks up where the 2002 left off.
Similar to the legendary BMW 2002, the
1 Series inspires feelings of nostalgia. With
the innovations in automotive technology
and safety along with the experience gath-
ered over the many years of vehicle devel-
opment, one can only imagine the car that
BMW would build today in honor of such
automotive legacy.
With the 1 Series convertible, BMW succeeded in taking the typical sports coupe to the
next level. To the already fun inspiring and performance oriented theme of the E82,
designers added the free spirited look and feel that all past BMW convertibles models
share. Both the E88 and E82 vehicles will be available as 128i and 135i.
The E88’s design was influenced by the E93, both cars share similar features and
systems. Although they are both convertibles, the difference between the E93 and E88
is mainly that the E93 is considered a retractable hardtop convertible and the E88 is a
soft top design. There are also noticeable differences in the exterior, interior and in the
luggage compartment. The front bodywork, rear section, doors and bumpers have been
adapted from the E82.
Note: Dependent on the market/state, the 128i is available with the
N51B30M0 SULEV
engine on both
the E82 and E88
versions.
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