"The BMW 1 Series (code name E87) is a small-luxury car / small family car produced by the German automaker BMW since 2004. It will be available for the first time in North America, in coupe and convertible versions only, starting in March 2008. Main competitors in this class are the Audi A3, Volkswagen Golf, Volvo C30, Mercedes-Benz B-Class, Acura CSX, the 1 Series is the only vehicle in its class featuring rear-wheel drive and a longitudinally-mounted engine."
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