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INNOVATIVE INTERIOR BIKE RACK DEBUTS ON NEW BMW X3
Mon Nov 17 12:00:00 CET 2003 Press Release
Woodcliff Lake, NJ - November 17, 2003 ... Taking to the trails is easier with the optional interior bike rack integrated into the all-new BMW X3 Sports Activity Vehicle. Designed to fit the spacious variable load cargo area in BMW's newest SAV, the innovative bicycle carrier system complements the ready-for-anything spirit of the BMW X3 driver. The system is able to transport up to two mountain or racing bicycles while protecting them from the elements or possible theft and also eliminates problems associated with low overhead clearance.
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Woodcliff Lake, NJ - November 17, 2003 ... Taking to the trails is easier with
the optional interior bike rack integrated into the all-new BMW X3 Sports
Activity Vehicle. Designed to fit the spacious variable load cargo area in
BMW's newest SAV, the innovative bicycle carrier system complements the
ready-for-anything spirit of the BMW X3 driver. The system is able to
transport up to two mountain or racing bicycles while protecting them from the
elements or possible theft and also eliminates problems associated with low
overhead clearance.
BMW's new bike rack features two adjustable aluminum fastening rails that are
mounted on the rear cargo floor. The interior bike rack system is designed to
hold one or two bicycles utilizing special parts designed to work with the
built-in cargo fastening rails. The bicycle is positioned upright and firmly
attached to the rails using lateral traverses. The front wheel is then secured
to the bicycle frame with lashing straps.
The interior bike rack retails for $275. The interior cargo rails are standard
in the X3 3.0i, and on the X3 2.5i when equipped with the optional premium
package.
The bike racks will be on sale to coincide with the on-sale date of the BMW X3
in February 2004. To locate a BMW dealer, log onto www.bmwusa.com.
BMW Group In America
BMW of North America has been present in the United States since 1975. Since
then, the BMW Group in the United States has grown to include marketing, sales
and financial service organizations for the BMW and MINI brands and Rolls-Royce
Motor Cars; DesignworksUSA, an industrial design firm in California; a
technology office in Silicon Valley and various other operations throughout the
country. BMW Manufacturing Corp. in South Carolina is part of BMW Group's
global manufacturing network and is the exclusive manufacturing plant for all
Z4 roadster and X5 Sports Activity Vehicles. The BMW Group sales organization
is represented in the U.S. through networks of 340 BMW car, 327 BMW Sports
Activity Vehicle, 148 BMW Motorcycle retailers, and 73 MINI dealers. BMW (US)
Holding Corp., the BMW Group's sales headquarters for North, Central and South
America, is located in Woodcliff Lake, New Jersey.
Information about BMW Group products is available to consumers via the Internet
at:
www.bmwusa.com
www.bmwmotorradusa.com
www.miniusa.com
www.rolls-roycemotorcars.com
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