BMW introduces new elegant and sporty Coupés.

Jakarta.  BMW Indonesia unveiled the new BMW 3 Series Coupé in a breaking of the fast gathering with the media at Hotel Indonesia Kempinski.  The sleek new BMW 335i Coupé in Black Sapphire body color and Coral Red leather made an attention-getting first appearance in front of the hotel’s lobby.    

“The new 3 Series Coupé is a very emotional car," said Ramesh Divyanathan, President Director of BMW Indonesia. "This car is for those who enjoy uniqueness and want to stand apart from the conventional.  The model offers an exciting driving sensation and individual elegance and it reflects exclusivity in an informal way.  We believe our 3 Series Coupé fulfils the need of increasing the number of individuals in Indonesia who fit this segment."

Its design highlights the sporting and elegant character of this unique two-door Coupé. The classic lines of the car are shown through the long and sleek engine compartment lid, the steeply raked A-pillar, the passenger cell moved far to the back, the long wheelbase and the flowing roofline. All this adds up to create a stretched and dynamic side view, giving the Coupé its unmistakable aesthetic beauty.

The new LED light elements make the BMW 3 Series Coupé even more distinctive and radiant. The front headlights use LEDs for the two light rings, the new distinctive accent line, the side marker lights and the direction indicators.  The taillights follow the typical L-shaped BMW design and features continuous LED light bands.  LED technology enhances the safety as the bright light is more conspicuous, making the car easier to spot for oncoming traffic.  It also has low energy consumption.

The new BMW 335i Coupé enters the market with a newly developed inline six cylinder engine, for the first time combining BMW TwinPower Turbo Technology, High Precision Injection, and VALVETRONIC fully variable valve management. Displacing 3.0 liters, the engine delivers maximum output of 306 hp at 5,800 rpm, with peak torque of 400 Nm maintained all the way from 1,200 to 5,000 rpm.

Acceleration from a standstill to 100 km/h comes in 5.5 seconds and top speed is limited electronically to 250 km/h.  Average fuel consumption is 8.4 l/100 km and the CO2 rating is 196 g/km.

The leather sports steering wheel comes as standard with multifunction buttons, while gearshift paddles for selecting gears manually are available together with its seven-speed  Sports Automatic transmission with double clutch.  The interior features sport seats for driver and front passengers with electric adjustment and memory.

The new BMW 335i Coupé is equipped with Harman Kardon Surround Sound System featuring 13 loudspeakers and 420W amplifier power.  The latest generation of iDrive, on-board 8 inch monitor with TV and DVD function, USB audio interface, Bluetooth interface are also standard in this top model.

The model also comes with numerous attractive features such as adaptive headlight, comfort access system and electric glass roof.

The new BMW 320i Coupé comes with a 2.0 liter four-cylinder engine capable of producing 156 hp at 6,400 rpm and maximum torque of 200Nm at 3,600 rpm. Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h comes in 9.7 seconds.  Average fuel consumption is 8.1 l/100 km and CO2 rating is 189 g/km. The engine is equipped with six-speed automatic transmission with Steptronic.

The model comes with iDrive, on-board 8” monitor with TV and DVD function, USB audio interface, Bluetooth interface and HiFi loudspeaker system consists of 8 loudspeaker and 180W amplifier power.

Both Coupes are equipped with high standard safety features including driver and front passenger airbags, front-to-rear head airbags, side airbags for driver and front passengers, active headrest, dynamic braking lights, Dynamic Stability Control with ABS, Cornering Brake Control, Dynamic Traction Control, and Run Flat Tires. For 335i Coupé, it also feature hill start assistant.

The performance of both Coupes is balanced with efficient use of energy through the application of various BMW EfficientDynamics technologies such as Valvetronic, lightweight aluminium engine and tyres with reduced rolling ressistance.

To offer more option for Coupe enthusiasts, BMW Indonesia also introduce the top performer among compact sports cars, the BMW 135i Coupé.

The BMW 135i Coupé comes in-line six cylinder engine, combining BMW TwinPower Turbo Technology, High Precision Injection and fully variable VALVETRONIC valve management, all interacting with one another to set new standards for economy with the highest level of performance.  To highlight its striking character, the 135 Coupe is equipped with M Aerodynamics package, including larger front air intakes, sculpted door sills and a decent rear spoiler.

The seven-speed sports automatic transmission with double clutch performs gear changes without interruption of power, enhancing shift comfort and dynamic performance.  Gears are selected using the shift paddle on the steering wheel, left for downshifts and right for upshifts.

The 3-liter engine produces maximum output of 306 hp at 5,800 rpm. Peak torque of the six-cylinder is 400 Nm at 1,200 rpm all the way to 5,000 rpm.  It is capable to accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h in just 5.2 seconds.  The average fuel consumption is 9.2 l/100 km with CO2 ratings of 214 g/km.

The BMW 135i Coupé comes as standard with a wide range of BMW EfficientDynamics technologies, including features such as Double Vanos and light-weight intelligent construction.

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PT. BMW Indonesia is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Munich-based Bayerische Motoren Werke (BMW) AG in Germany. The establishment of this subsidiary in April 2001 reflects the BMW Group’s confidence in the long-term future of Indonesia and its commitment to maintaining and extending BMW’s leading position in the premium market segment. PT. BMW Indonesia’s activities cover the wholesale of BMW cars, spare parts and accessories, as well as the overall planning of sales, marketing, after-sales, and related activities in Indonesia. Its dealership network covers 11 new car dealers and 1 used-car dealer spread out in various cities in Indonesia. Selected models of the 3 and 5 Series sedans are also assembled in Indonesia by a local partner. More information about BMW Indonesia may be found online at www.bmw.co.id.

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