Overview
The 2013 BMW 1 Series Coupe is a subcompact coupe offered in 3 trims, starting off at a base MSRP of $31,500. For that price, it mainly competes with the Audi TT Coupe and the Mini Cooper Coupe JCW. Between 3 trims, the BMW 1 Series Coupe offers 3 powertrains. The base engine is a 3.0L Inline-6 engine capable of making 230 horsepower and 200 lb-ft of torque. Up next is a 3.0L turbocharged Inline-6 engine capable of making 300 horsepower and 300 lb-ft of torque. If more power is required, there is also a 320 horsepower-making 3.0L turbocharged Inline-6 engine. The base engine is mated to a 6-speed manual transmission as standard while a 6-speed automatic transmission is optional on the base trim. The other two engines can be had with the optional 7-speed dual-clutch automated transmission. The BMW 1 Series Coupe reaches 60 mph from zero in 6.3 seconds on its base engine, which gets pumped up to 5.2 seconds with the 3.0L engine. Depending on the powertrain, the BMW 1 Series Coupe can manage a combined fuel economy between 20 and 23 mpg. While we’re on the topic of choices, the 13 striking colors the BMW 1 Series Coupe comes in really pull you towards itself.
