The BMW 116i and 116d Sport are produced by the Bavarian Motor Works (BMW). The Sport models are part of the 1 Series cars that debuted in 2004 and share many of the same characteristics and components of the BMW 3 Series. In 2010, BMW marketed the 116 Sport models in Europe but the car unavailable in North America. The 116i and 116d Sport feature exceptional gas mileage for a non-hybrid car.
Size
The 2010 and 2011 three-door BMW 116i and 116d Sport sit on a relatively long wheelbase for a compact car at 104.7 inches, but the overall length is compact at just 166.8 inches. The car measures 55.9 inches from the ground to rooftop and 68.8 inches wide. The front track is 58.4 inches and the rear track is 58.9 inches. The BMW's curbside weight is 2,976 lbs. The car sits on 17-inch alloy wheels and 205/50 R17 tires.
Engines
A 2-liter, in-line four-cylinder, 16-valve engine powers the 116i Sport and generates 112 horsepower and 185 ft.-lbs. of torque. The torque is the twisting force generated inside the engine to give the BMW its acceleration. The cylinder bore is 3.54 inches and the stroke reaches 3.30 inches. The 116i Sport equipped with a six-speed manual transmission achieves zero to 62 mph in 9.9 seconds and zero to 62 in 10.8 seconds when equipped with an automatic transmission. The automatic was not available in the United Kingdom in 2010. The 116i Sport's top speed is 127 mph. The maximum front axle load is 1,884 lbs. and the maximum rear axle load is 2,248 lbs. In urban driving, the 116i Sport earns 35.8 mpg, while in the country fuel efficiency is 55.4 mpg for a combined mpg of 46.3. The 116d diesel version wields 116 horsepower and 260 ft.-lbs.of torque. Its fuel efficiency is 52.3/70.6/62.8 mpg. It reaches zero to 62 mph in 10.3 seconds.
Chassis
The 2010 and 2011 BMW Sport models feature electric power steering. The front suspension is equipped with a lightweight spring-strut double joint front axle and aluminum strut brake. The rear suspension is a five-link system. All-wheel disc brakes provide stopping power with brake pad sensors, ABS (anti-lock braking system), cornering brake control, dynamic brake control, electronic brake-force distribution and dynamic traction control.
Equipment
Standard safety features on the 2011 models are front and side seat-integrated airbags, engine immobilizer, crash sensor, front and rear deformation zones and run-flat tires. The interior features an on-board diagnosis display, child seat anchors, cloth upholstery, front sports seats, power locks and windows, velour floor mats and air-conditioning. The cabin is also equipped with an audio system with CD player ad MP3 capability. An onboard computer charts fuel consumption, range and average speed. Exterior equipment feature a single exhaust pipe, fog lamps, power heated exterior mirrors and body-color bumpers.
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