Japanese market edition : BMW 120i Coupe Performance Unlimited Edition.

[moff]

Originally Posted by Levi

The 120i (N46) engine is good. It is the most economical NA 2.0l I4 Gasoline engine. Why it doesn't sell is because the 120d is even more economical, and has much torque at low rpm, and better straight line performance, and thus is very nice for DD. But 120i sounds better than 120d and for a spirited driving on curvy roads, 120i is very nice. It is more fun than Audi 2.0 TFSI, which has good torque but some lag. And 120i is more economical than 125i, it also sounds very nice for a 4 cylinder engine, very close to the Clio RS NA 2.0l I4. It is possible to track the 120i and have quite some fun. Think of the 320si WTCC with 275 HP!

Total rubbish.

The N46 is nowhere near as good as the award winning engine of the year 2.0TFSI.... 200hp, easy to tune, loads of torque, this engine is a league above the N46!!!!

I think if you asked Golf GTI owners which engine they would prefer either the 2.0TFSI or the N46, every single one would keep their existing engine.

The 1er coupe is just too heavy for the N46 and the engine is gutless.

[moff]

Originally Posted by Simsims

what's the 0-60 on that thing, unlimited too?

The 120i stats are:

170hp
155 lb/ft (torque)
0-60 - 7.8 secs
Top speed - 139mph (so no limiter)
Combined mpg - 42

For comparison purposes - Golf GTI
208hp
200 lb/ft (torque)
0-60 - 6.7 secs
Top speed - 149mph
Combined mpg - 36

BMW doesn't have an engine to compete with VAG's 2.0TFSI engine which is a real weakness, but I am sure they will address this with the new 1er.

[cvandenhaute]

When the 1-series was initially launched in Europe, I remember the 2.0l of the 120i was criticized for its lack of character (I was personally sad they went for 4 cylinders instead of 6 but that's only me)