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BMW at the 64. International Frankfurt Motor Show (IAA 2011).
Fri Sep 02 00:00:00 CEST 2011 Press Kit
With groundbreaking technology and innovative vehicle concepts, the premium car manufacturer BMW takes a central role in shaping the future of individual mobility. The latest developments, which ensure that both the current and future models will provide driving pleasure typical of the brand, combined with steadily improving efficiency, will be presented by the company at the 2011 Frankfurt Motor Show (IAA) in Germany. The most important car show in the world is the setting for numerous world premieres of new BMW models and presents groundbreaking innovations in engine technology, intelligent lightweight construction and in the networking of the vehicle and the environment.
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World premiere: BMW i3 Concept and BMW i8 Concept.
BMW i is a synonym for visionary vehicles and mobility
services, inspirational design and for a new interpretation of the
premium concept, strongly defined by a commitment to sustainability.
With BMW i, the BMW Group is taking a holistic approach: with its
customised vehicle concepts, sustainability across the entire the
value chain and additional mobility services, BMW i is rewriting the
concept of individual mobility. At the Frankfurt Motor Show (IAA),
the BMW i brand will present two very special vehicle concepts: the
BMW i3 Concept, which was dubbed the Megacity Vehicle during the
development stage, will be presented as the first purely
electrically powered production car within the BMW Group, targeting
the future challenges of mobility in urban environments, and as the
first premium electric vehicle it interprets the pioneering
attributes typical of the BMW brand. The BMW i8 Concept will be
presented as a member of the latest generation sports
cars: progressive, intelligent and innovative. Its unique
plug-in hybrid design combines an internal combustion engine and an
electric drive, resulting in an exceptional driving experience
– with extremely low fuel consumption and emissions.
World premiere: the new BMW 1 Series.
A second generation of the BMW 1 Series will also be presented,
the epitome of driving pleasure, efficiency and premium quality in the
compact segment. Furthermore, the new edition impresses with increased
legroom and significantly optimised driving comfort. The rear-wheel
drive, which is unique in this class of vehicle, and four-cylinder
engines with BMW TwinPower Turbo technology guarantee outstanding
sportiness. The sporty, elegant design and the new BMW Lines range,
which enable targeted personalisation of the vehicle, contribute
towards a particularly expressive appearance. Also unique in the
compact class is the wide range of BMW ConnectedDrive systems,
including new information systems such as the Speed Limit Information
System with No-Passing Info and the Lane Departure Warning System with
Collision Warning, which are now available for the BMW 1 Series for
the first time.
World premiere: the new BMW M5.
The new BMW M5 combines the drive train and suspension
technology of a high-performance sports car with the sovereign
presence of a premium segment business sedan. Its new, high-revving V8
engine equipped with M TwinPower Turbo technology delivers a peak
output of 412 kW/560 hp and produces a maximum torque of 680 Newton
metres. This enormous power is transmitted throughthe seven-speed
M double-clutch Drivelogic Transmission to the rear wheels, where
the new Active M Differential ensures an ideal distribution of drive
torque, even in highly dynamic driving situations and on rough
terrain. Average fuel consumption of the new BMW M5 is 9.9 litres per
100 kilometres in the EU test cycle and has been reduced by more than
30 per cent compared to its predecessor.
World premiere: the BMW 520d EfficientDynamics Edition.
With an extensively upgraded and extended range of engines, the
BMW 5 Series sets new standards in driving pleasure and efficiency in
the upper midrange segment. New petrol and diesel engines with BMW
TwinPower Turbo technology, the introduction of the Auto Start Stop
feature on additional models with automatic transmission and Driving
Experience Control including ECO PRO mode as standard equipment on all
four- and six-cylinder models ensure further optimisation of the
relationship between sportiness and fuel consumption. The BMW 520d
EfficientDynamics Edition highlights the expanding lead the
BMW 5 Series holds in this area, with an output of 135 kW/184 hp,
fuel consumption of 4.5 litres per 100 kilometres in the EU test
cycle and CO2 emissions of 119 grams per kilometre. In
addition, new four-cylinder petrol engines with BMW TwinPower Turbo
technology have been introduced for the BMW 520i and BMW 528i.
World premiere: the BMW X1 sDrive20d EfficientDynamics Edition.
The BMW X models have become role models in a number of vehicle
segments with their innovative automotive concepts and their
achievements in the areas of driving pleasure and efficiency. The new
engines for the BMW X 1 and the
BMW X 3 further reinforce this
prized status. The BMW X1 sDrive20d EfficientDynamics Edition breaks
records and sets new standards in the reduction of fuel consumption
and CO2 emissions. Powered by a 120 kW/163 hp diesel engine, this
model has an average fuel consumption of 4.5 litres per 100 kilometres
in the EU test cycle and CO2 emissions of 119 grams per
kilometre.
European premiere: the new BMW 6 Series Coupe and the new BMW
6 Series Convertible with diesel engines and BMW xDrive.
The new BMW 6 Series Coupe steps up to the mark with three
engine variants and with XDrive intelligent four-wheel drive available
upon request. In parallel to the European premiere at the 2011
Frankfurt Motor Show, BMW will also present additional model versions
of the new BMW 6 Series Convertible. In addition to a V8 and a
six-cylinder inline engine with BMW TwinPower Turbo technology, both
models now also have a 230 kW/313 hp diesel unit at their disposal.
The efficiency is underlined by an average fuel consumption of 5.4 to
5.5 litres per
100 kilometres in the EU test cycle for the BMW
640d Coupe and 5.6 to 5.7 litres for the BMW 640d Convertible (all
figures depend upon the selected tyre format).
German premiere: new engines with BMW TwinPower Turbo
technology for the BMW Z4.
Consistent deployment of BMW TwinPower Turbo technology on
petrol engines ensures a strikingly more spirited performance while
significantly reducing fuel consumption and emissions. Not one, but
two members of the new generation of four-cylinder petrol engines are
now available for the BMW Z4 Roadster. The 2.0-litre power units for
the BMW Z4 sDrive20i and the BMW Z4 sDrive28i deliver
135
kW/184 hp and 180 kW/245 hp respectively. Both engines can be
optionally combined with the first eight-speed automatic
transmission available for the
BMW Z4.