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• World debut No 1: BMW 3 Series Saloon.
The fifth generation of the world's most successful compact sports saloon offers even more driving dynamics, motoring comfort, and generous
space inside. Even more powerful and fuel-efficient engines with both four and six cylinders, innovative assistance systems, a wide range of
safety features, as well as a superior standard of equipment round off this concept for success.
• World debut No 2: the new BMW M6.
The M6 is the most sophisticated and powerful BMW 6 Series Coupé there has ever been: Beneath the elegant lightweight body of this luxurious 2+2-seater lurks a thoroughbred super sports car boasting a V10 power unit, 507 hp maximum output, 520 Nm/383 lb-ft maximum torque, seven-speed SMG, and a superior chassis and suspension.
• World debut No 3: updated BMW 7 Series.
Having reached the middle of its lifecycle, BMW's most successful luxury saloon is being updated by discreet refinement in design, even more
powerful and economical engines with both six and eight cylinders, as well as an even wider range of standard features.
• World debut No 4: the BMW 130i.
Developing maximum output of 190 kW/258 hp, the new top-of-
the-range model in BMW's compact class is certainly the ultimate driving machine in its segment. The new striahgt-six power unit develops maximum torque of 300 Nm/221 lb-ft, accelerating the 130i from a standstill to 100 km/h in 6.2 seconds. Top speed is limited electronically to 250 km/h
or 155 mph.
• Making its European debut: the 5 Series with all-wheel drive and new engines.
Boasting BMW's intelligent xDrive all-wheel-drive system as well as the new six-cylinder petrol engines, the BMW 5 Series is more attractive than ever before. All-wheel drive in the 525ix and 530ix, featuring an electronically controlled multiple-plate clutch, consistently ensures an optimum flow of power between the two axles. The new engines in
the 523i, 525i and 530i are more powerful, more fuel-efficient and lighter than their predecessors, setting new standards in engine construction.
World debut No 1: the new 3 Series Saloon.
The presentation of the fifth generation of BMW's most successful model series is one of four world debuts BMW is making in Geneva.
This compact sports saloon stands out through numerous innovations, an even higher standard of driving dynamics and motoring comfort, as well as even more generous space. The new BMW 3 Series measures 4.52 metres (178.0'') in length (up by 49 mm/1.92'') and is + 78 mm/3.08'' wider as well
as + 35 mm/1.38'' longer in its wheelbase. Luggage compartment capacity,
in turn, has increased to 460 litres or 16.1 cu ft.
Wide range of engines.
The six-cylinder petrol engines in BMW's new engine family featuring numerous innovations are making their debut this spring in the 1, 3, 5, and 7 Series. The new straight-six boasting BMW VALVETRONIC is more powerful,
more fuel-efficient and lighter than its predecessor, even ranking as the lightest six-cylinder in its class.
With maximum output of190 kW/258 hp and peak torque of 300 Nm/
221 lb-ft, the BMW 330i accelerates from 0-100 km/h in just 6.3 seconds, while taking a mere 6.5 seconds for the interim sprint from 80-120 km/h
(50-75 mph) in fourth gear. Top speed is limited to 250 km/h or 155 mph, and fuel consumption in the EU test cycle is a moderate 8.7 litres/100 km or
32.5 mpg Imp.
Entering the market at the same time, the BMW 325i (160 kW/218 hp, 250 Nm/184 lb-ft) has a top speed of 245 km/ or 152 mph and accelerates from 0-100 km/h in 7.0 seconds.
High-performance four-cylinder power units.
The 2.0-litre petrol engine (110 kW/150 hp, 200 Nm/147 lb-ft) gives the
320i a top speed of 220 km/h (136 mph), together with acceleration from
0-100 km/h in just 9.0 seconds. Fuel consumption in the EU test cycle is 7.4 litres/100 km or 38.2 mpg Imp.
The BMW 320d (120 kW/163 hp, 340 Nm/251 lb-ft) is both dynamic and economical in one: Acceleration in fourth gear from 80-120 km/h comes in
just 6.5 seconds, top speed is 225 km/h or 140 mph, and fuel consumption in the EU combined cycle a mere 5.7 litres/100 km (49.6 mpg Imp).
All models in the 3 Series come as standard with a six-speed manual gearbox. Six-speed automatic, in turn, is available as an option. |
Geneva Auto Show 
Sunday, 11 May 2008
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