BMW
130i E87
Notes
The BMW 130i E87, designed by Christopher Chapman, is one most popular iterations of the BMW series 1, presenting a 5-door/rear-wheel-drive format. This hatchback was in the production lines from 2004 to 2013, combining reliability, comfort, and outstanding performance at a reasonable price. Its 265 Hp 3.0L N52 inline-6 naturally-aspirated engine, coupled with a 6-speed manual transmission, boosts the 3031 Lbs car from 0-60 Mph in 6 seconds to reach a 155.34 Mph top speed. The BMW 130i E87 stays on top of the wishlists for every brand enthusiast wanting to know what owning a BMW feels like, given its current market value of 11,517 dollars.
Apart from having a convenient fuel economy figure of 9.2L/100 Km, ideal for a daily driver, the stylish BMW 130i E87 gives you one of the best value-for-money rates due to its highly collectible silhouette. The car's unique sporty interior design includes fantastic seats, an excellent sound system, and plenty of space, delivering a comfortable, smooth ride for drivers and passengers. It comes out of the factory with 17-inch wheels and a 205/50/R17 tire setup to hit the pavement, all supported by the spring strut suspension type and assisted by ventilated discs with an ABS braking system. The BMW 130i E87 represents one of the best choices for drivers looking for good handling, sporty looks, and premium reliability at an affordable cost.
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Lap Times
| Time | Track | Car | Mod | Driver | Tire | Lap Date | Date Added | vs Predict | Pace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1:35.5 | Autódromo Internacional de Santa Cruz do Sul | Medium | 17 Oct, 2022 | 21 Jan, 2026 | -10.6s | +11.50% | |||
| 1:38.7 | Spreewaldring STC Motodrom | Light | 30 Sep, 2025 | 12 Jan, 2026 | -8.87s | +9.28% | |||
| 1:37.4 | Cremona Circuit (Pre 2024) | Race | 18 Sep, 2025 | 16 Mar, 2026 | -3.74s | +3.71% | |||
| 1:58.6 | Hockenheimring (GP) | Medium | 23 May, 2019 | 01 Feb, 2026 | -1.15s | +1.00% | |||
| 1:41.5 | Autódromo Internacional de Curitiba | Medium | 06 Jul, 2021 | 29 Sep, 2021 | -0.87s | +0.89% | |||
| 1:51.7 | Autodromo Vallelunga Piero Taruffi-ACI Vallelunga | Medium | 13 Nov, 2022 | 31 Jan, 2023 | -0.41s | +0.38% | |||
| 1:59.0 | Bilster Berg | Medium | 28 Jun, 2021 | 06 Nov, 2021 | +0.56s | -0.49% | |||
| 1:42.0 | Circuito Do Sol | Race | 30 Nov, 2024 | 15 Dec, 2024 | +0.53s | -0.54% | |||
| 2:00.0 | Bilster Berg | Race | 06 Sep, 2024 | 13 Sep, 2024 | +0.9s | -0.78% | |||
| 1:16.4 | Sydney Motorsport Park (Druitt North Circuit) | Medium | 04 Feb, 2017 | 05 Feb, 2023 | +0.96s | -1.31% | |||
| 8:24.0 | Nürburgring (BTG) | Medium | 23 Feb, 2022 | 10 Feb, 2026 | +7.55s | -1.56% | |||
| 8:30.9 | Nürburgring (BTG) | Light | 19 Oct, 2025 | 12 Jan, 2026 | +10.42s | -2.14% | |||
| 1:49.9 | Motorsport Arena Oschersleben | Medium | 20 May, 2026 | 21 May, 2026 | +3.08s | -2.92% | |||
| 2:12.1 | Circuito de Navarra (Full CW) | Light | 13 Mar, 2022 | 23 Jan, 2026 | +4.03s | -3.22% | |||
| 1:59.2 | Autodrom Most | Medium | 23 Apr, 2026 | 06 May, 2026 | +4.38s | -3.84% | |||
| 2:05.5 | Autódromo José Carlos Pace-Interlagos | Stock | 19 May, 2019 | 29 Sep, 2021 | +4.63s | -3.93% | |||
| 1:55.7 | Tor Poznan | Medium | 09 May, 2026 | 20 May, 2026 | +4.51s | -4.09% | |||
| 3:05.7 | Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps | Stock | 10 Jul, 2025 | 16 Jul, 2025 | +7.26s | -4.17% | |||
| 2:20.9 | Mugello Circuit | Medium | 14 Nov, 2011 | 23 Nov, 2021 | +6.01s | -4.52% | |||
| 2:15.7 | Autodromo Enzo e Dino Ferrari-Imola Circuit | Medium | 30 Apr, 2012 | 17 Feb, 2022 | +5.91s | -4.60% | |||
| 2:42.0 | Silverstone (GP) | Medium | 21 Feb, 2019 | 20 Dec, 2022 | +7.43s | -4.87% | |||
| 3:25.4 | Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps | Medium | 13 Oct, 2021 | 30 Nov, 2024 | — | ||||
| 2:07.0 | TT Circuit Assen | Race | 15 Nov, 2025 | 25 Mar, 2026 | — | — | |||
| 1:35.0 | Motorcenter Norway | Race | 07 Feb, 2025 | 17 Feb, 2026 | — | — |
Modified Cars
| Year | Driver Name | Mod | Horsepower | Tire | Tire Size | Vs Predict |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 (Clubsport) | ianorboloto | Medium | 255 | 200 ADVAN AD08R | 205/50/17 | -8.39s |
| 2012 (w/PSS) | ANGELO899 | Race | — | 300 Pilot Super Sport | 205/50/17 | -8.29s |
| 2005 | novice driver | Light | 265 | 200 Potenza Race | 225/45/17 | +0.49s |
| 2009 | Dennis Müller | Medium | — | 100 R888R | — | +2.1s |
| 2013 (w/Pilot Sport 4) | Luiz Felipe Rebellato | Medium | 255 | 320 Pilot Sport 4 | 225/45/18 | +2.85s |
| 2006 (w/AR-1) | paolompower #29 | Medium | 255 | 100 AR-1 | 225/45/17 | +3.57s |
| 2006 | Phil130i | Medium | 265 | — | — | +4.36s |
| 2009 (Jose/AR-1) | José Antonio Vázquez | Race | 255 | 100 AR-1 | 225/40/18 / 255/35/18 | +5.15s |
| 2006 (w/R888R) | evolution42 | Medium | 255 | 100 R888R | 235/40/18 | +6.46s |
| 2013 | controlledcrazy | Medium | — | — | — | +6.84s |
| 2005 (130i v2) | novice driver | Medium | 261 | 200 Potenza Race | 225/45/17 | +10.15s |
| 2013 | stenyak | Light | — | — | — | +10.77s |
| 2013 (w/R7) | Xander Berlijn | Race | — | 40 R7 | 205/50/17 | +11.68s |
| 2006 (w/595 RSR) | adamgrocco | Medium | 255 | 220 595 RSR | 205/50/17 | — |
| 2012 | HillClimb Monsters | Race | — | 1 ADVAN Racing Slick | — | — |
| 2012 (w/Cup 2) | Davide Gradara | Medium | 255 | 180 Pilot Sport Cup 2 | 205/50/17 | — |
| 2005 (130i) | novice driver | Medium | 261 | 200 Potenza Race | 225/45/17 | — |
Popular Tire Sizes
Popular Brake Pads
| Model front | Model rear | Pace | Laps |
|---|---|---|---|
| SSY | SSY | -0.63% | 2 |
| ER1 | DS2500 | -3.70% | 3 |
| DS2500 | DS2500 | -0.08% | 5 |