125i E82

The BMW 125i E82 features naturally-aspirated 3.0-liter N52 inline-6 engine producing 218 horsepower (160 kW) at 6100 RPM with 199 pound-feet (270 Newton-meters) torque at 2500 RPM through six-speed manual transmission or optional six-speed automatic transmission and rear-wheel-drive achieving 6.4-second 0-62 mph acceleration and 152-mph (245-kilometer-per-hour) top speed weighing 1480 kilograms featuring BMW characteristic inline-six smoothness with VANOS variable valve timing and lightweight aluminum-magnesium composite construction plus sport suspension and precise steering dynamics maintaining BMW compact performance heritage with premium interior appointments and comprehensive equipment specification.

125i E82 launched 2008 represents BMW 1-Series top naturally-aspirated variant combining classic inline-six character with compact coupe dynamics competing against Audi A3 and Volkswagen Golf GTI establishing final naturally-aspirated six-cylinder 1-Series before turbocharged transition with subsequent F20 generation offering distinctive rear-wheel-drive architecture in premium compact segment where front-wheel-drive dominated maintaining BMW driving dynamics philosophy with near-perfect weight distribution and engaging handling characteristics continuing production through 2013 establishing collector interest for final naturally-aspirated inline-six compact BMW with traditional driving dynamics and analog character before downsizing trend.