The official 2008 BMW 1-series coupe numbers are 306 horsepower, 295 lb-ft from 1,300 - 5,000 rpm, 0-60 in 5.3 seconds, and a 155 mph top speed. Fuel economy is rated at over 25mpg (US) in the European combined cycle. As for the diesels, they sound pretty good, particularly the 123d, which benefits from BMW's Efficient Dynamics program (Stop/Start, brake regeneration, active aero, etc). In addition to being rated at over 44mpg (US) in the combined cycle. the 123d is gutsy. Its twin-turbocharged 1998cc diesel four-cylinder makes 204 horsepower that's over 100 hp/liter. The 0-60 mph takes 7 seconds and it tops out at 148mph. The entry-level 120d also gets the Efficient Dynamics tech, but makes 177 horses. It's performance is a slight downgrade from the 123d (.6 seconds longer to 60 mph) but it beats it in fuel economy.



