First generation (E81/E82/E87/E88; 2004)[edit]

The first generation of the 1 Series consists of the following body styles:

 3-door hatchback (E81)

 5-door hatchback (E87)
 coupé (E82)
 convertible (E88)
This generation was produced from 2004 to 2013 and is sometimes collectively referred to
as the E8x. The E8x replaced the 3 Series Compact as the entry level models of the BMW
range. All models were rear-wheel drive, which was a rare configuration in the hatchback
market segment. The engines available were four-cylinder turbo-diesel, four-
cylinder naturally aspirated petrol, six-cylinder naturally aspirated petrol and six-cylinder
turbocharged petrol (the latter only available on coupé and convertible models).

The 1 Series M Coupé is powered by the BMW N54 turbocharged inline-six engine and uses
a six-speed manual transmission. It was produced in only the coupé body style and is
considered the predecessor to the BMW M2.