BMW 1 Series Convertible E88
First generation · 2008–2013 · 6 model years · 7 trims
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Photo: BMW 1er Cabriolet M-Sportpaket (E88, Facelift) – Frontansicht, 17. März 2012, Düsseldorf by M 93, CC BY-SA 3.0 de, via Wikimedia Commons
Photo: Everytimer ETA 02 1Y7A6212 by Alexander Migl, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Photo: Classic-Gala 2025, Schwetzingen (20250906-P1049502) by Matti Blume, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Photo: BMW 1er Cabriolet M-Sportpaket (E88, Facelift) – Heckansicht, 17. März 2012, Düsseldorf by M 93, CC BY-SA 3.0 de, via Wikimedia Commons
Photo: Everytimer-02 Heck 2018-03-24 by Wikisympathisant, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
All photo credits
- Photo: BMW 1er Cabriolet M-Sportpaket (E88, Facelift) – Frontansicht, 17. März 2012, Düsseldorf by M 93, CC BY-SA 3.0 de, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Everytimer ETA 02 1Y7A6212 by Alexander Migl, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Classic-Gala 2025, Schwetzingen (20250906-P1049502) by Matti Blume, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: BMW 1er Cabriolet M-Sportpaket (E88, Facelift) – Heckansicht, 17. März 2012, Düsseldorf by M 93, CC BY-SA 3.0 de, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Everytimer-02 Heck 2018-03-24 by Wikisympathisant, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Trims by model year
| Trim | Engine | HP | Torque | Transmission | Drive | MPG city/hwy (comb) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | ||||||
| 128i Convertible 6AT · Convertible | 3.0 L N52B30 | 230 | 200 lb-ft | 6-speed STEPTRONIC automatic | RWD | 18/27 |
| 128i Convertible 6MT · Convertible | 3.0 L N52B30 | 230 | 200 lb-ft | 6-speed manual | RWD | 18/28 |
| 135i Convertible 6MT · Convertible | 3.0 L N55B30 | 300 | 300 lb-ft | 6-speed manual | RWD | 19/28 |
| 135i Convertible 7DCT · Convertible | 3.0 L N55B30 | 300 | 300 lb-ft | 7-speed Double Clutch Transmission (DCT) | RWD | 18/25 |
| 135is Convertible 6MT · Convertible | 3.0 L N55B30 (135is tune) | 320 | 317 lb-ft | 6-speed manual | RWD | 19/28 |
| 135is Convertible 7DCT · Convertible | 3.0 L N55B30 (135is tune) | 320 | 317 lb-ft | 7-speed Double Clutch Transmission (DCT) | RWD | 19/25 |
| 2012 | ||||||
| 128i Convertible 6AT · Convertible | 3.0 L N52B30 | 230 | 200 lb-ft | 6-speed STEPTRONIC automatic | RWD | 18/27 |
| 128i Convertible 6MT · Convertible | 3.0 L N52B30 | 230 | 200 lb-ft | 6-speed manual | RWD | 18/28 |
| 135i Convertible 6MT · Convertible | 3.0 L N55B30 | 300 | 300 lb-ft | 6-speed manual | RWD | 19/28 |
| 135i Convertible 7DCT · Convertible | 3.0 L N55B30 | 300 | 300 lb-ft | 7-speed Double Clutch Transmission (DCT) | RWD | 18/25 |
| 2011 | ||||||
| 128i Convertible 6AT · Convertible | 3.0 L N52B30 | 230 | 200 lb-ft | 6-speed STEPTRONIC automatic | RWD | 18/27 |
| 128i Convertible 6MT · Convertible | 3.0 L N52B30 | 230 | 200 lb-ft | 6-speed manual | RWD | 18/28 |
| 135i Convertible 6MT · Convertible | 3.0 L N55B30 | 300 | 300 lb-ft | 6-speed manual | RWD | 19/28 |
| 135i Convertible 7DCT · Convertible | 3.0 L N55B30 | 300 | 300 lb-ft | 7-speed Double Clutch Transmission (DCT) | RWD | 18/25 |
| 2010 | ||||||
| 128i Convertible 6AT · Convertible | 3.0 L N52B30 | 230 | 200 lb-ft | 6-speed STEPTRONIC automatic | RWD | 18/28 |
| 128i Convertible 6MT · Convertible | 3.0 L N52B30 | 230 | 200 lb-ft | 6-speed manual | RWD | 18/28 |
| 135i Convertible 6AT · Convertible | 3.0 L N54B30 | 300 | 300 lb-ft | 6-speed STEPTRONIC automatic | RWD | 17/26 |
| 135i Convertible 6MT · Convertible | 3.0 L N54B30 | 300 | 300 lb-ft | 6-speed manual | RWD | 17/26 |
| 2009 | ||||||
| 128i Convertible 6AT · Convertible | 3.0 L N52B30 | 230 | 200 lb-ft | 6-speed STEPTRONIC automatic | RWD | 18/28 |
| 128i Convertible 6MT · Convertible | 3.0 L N52B30 | 230 | 200 lb-ft | 6-speed manual | RWD | 18/28 |
| 135i Convertible 6AT · Convertible | 3.0 L N54B30 | 300 | 300 lb-ft | 6-speed STEPTRONIC automatic | RWD | 17/26 |
| 135i Convertible 6MT · Convertible | 3.0 L N54B30 | 300 | 300 lb-ft | 6-speed manual | RWD | 17/26 |
| 2008 | ||||||
| 128i Convertible 6AT · Convertible | 3.0 L N52B30 | 230 | 200 lb-ft | 6-speed STEPTRONIC automatic | RWD | 18/28 |
| 128i Convertible 6MT · Convertible | 3.0 L N52B30 | 230 | 200 lb-ft | 6-speed manual | RWD | 18/28 |
| 135i Convertible 6AT · Convertible | 3.0 L N54B30 | 300 | 300 lb-ft | 6-speed STEPTRONIC automatic | RWD | 17/26 |
| 135i Convertible 6MT · Convertible | 3.0 L N54B30 | 300 | 300 lb-ft | 6-speed manual | RWD | 17/26 |
Safety & recalls by model year
US-market data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), matched by model year, make and model; the year link opens the full recall list and star ratings.