10 June 2008, 01:05 PM
Successful design arouses desire. In order to achieve this, it is more crucial than ever before that car manufacturers create the conditions that allow customers to establish a close relationship with their cars. Therefore, designers seek ways to promote and intensify people's identification with their car that reach beyond pure aesthetics. In the premium segment in particular, customers demand cars that stir emotions and allow them to express their individuality.
BMW Group Design has set
10 June 2008, 10:06 AM
ENGINE
12 35 0286 G Engine conversion by ECU modification *
for 35d (based on 210 kW / 286 hp)
241 kW (328 hp) / 4400 rpm 675 Nm (lb-ft 498) / 2000 rpm
12 30 0235 G Engine conversion by ECU modification *
for 30d (based on 173 kW / 235 hp)
202 kW (275 hp) / 4000 rpm 598 Nm (lb-ft 441) / 2000 rpm
SUSPENSION
The extent of lowering can vary depending on
the vehicle's engine version and equipment.
31 70 0600 G HARTGE sports spring set for 30d, 35d and 35i
(with
06 June 2008, 03:23 PM
The new HAMANN front bumper unit including 2 LED Tagfahrleuchten. Includiing cutout for PDC and headlamp cleaning system. HAMANN LED daytime running lights:
-Innovative technology and brand new design
-5 High Power LED's
-A safety plus combined with a distinctive desig
05 June 2008, 11:08 AM
Sascha Schulze cannot see what he is doing. He has to feel the gear lever and change gear by touch, but he still grips the steering wheel resolutely with both hands. When he accelerates, goes round a corner and during braking, he experiences the force of gravity which pushes and pulls him. Sascha Schulze has been blind since birth. During his everyday life, a guide dog shows him where to go, today he is placing his trust in the BMW instructor who is sitting next to him in the vehicle and calmly
04 June 2008, 04:22 PM
Over the last 80 years BMW Motorrad has made off-road history time and time again. The marque is now closely involved in off-road sports as never before and is premiering an uncompromising, pedigree sport enduro in the attractive displacement class of the 450 model series: The new BMW G 450 X - a motorcycle exclusively developed for the enduro sport and the most demanding competitive races in the world. A machine that is ready to compete the moment it arrives from the factory.
The background
04 June 2008, 09:59 AM
Munich. BMW Group Forschung und Technik, the company's research and technology arm, has been working with other car manufacturers to achieve an important step forward in hydrogen storage. Teaming up with partners, including some from the European aerospace industry, the engineers have developed a novel type of tank made of composite material for storing liquid hydrogen.
Thanks to its innovative concept, the weight of the entire tank system can be reduced to a third compared with conventional
04 June 2008, 09:25 AM
Whitby, Ontario. BMW Group Canada reported today record May sales of 3,324 BMW and MINI vehicles, up 6.1% over May 2007. Year-to-date BMW and MINI sales are 10,622 units, a slight decrease of 3.3% over the same period last year.
The BMW brand set a new May sales record of 2,747 units, up 1.0% over May last year. Year-to-date, 8,892 BMWs have been sold, a slight 6.4% decline over last year.
BMW Certified Series Pre-Owned sales in May increased 18.6% to 732 units. Total Pre-Owned BMW sales in
03 June 2008, 10:28 AM
The new buildings at the BMW Plant Leipzig are taking shape - the right point to celebrate the topping-out ceremony, today, 30 May. The high point of the ceremony for the pressing facility and the production building for doors, bonnets and tailgates is raising the topping-out wreath and delivering the topping-out speech. The new Minister President of Saxony, Stanislaw Tillich, Leipzig's Mayor Burkhard Jung and the President of Leipzig District Administration Walter Christian Steinbach, as well a
03 June 2008, 10:19 AM
Reflecting the sentiments of automobile consumers, on May 28 BMW was named the top leader of Strategic Vision's Total Quality Index™ in the categories of Best Brand and Luxury Utility for its 2008 X5 Sports Activity Vehicle. The San Diego research firm based its Total Quality Experience™ rankings on the ratings received by new vehicle owners in 19 product segments.
The Strategic Vision Total Quality Index™ is the premier measure of new vehicle owner satisfaction, asking buyers to rate all asp
30 May 2008, 03:42 PM
On May 26 in Brussels, an international jury presented the National Energy Globe Award 2007 to BMW Group designer Stephan Augustin for his invention of the so called Watercone, a device for generating clean drinking water. Guests at the awards ceremony included Mikhail Gorbachev, José Manuel Barroso, and Kofi Annan.
The Watercone is a solar-powered cone-shaped desalinator that generates fresh drinking water from salt or brackish water. With its rigid outer skin, this plastic cone can be used
28 May 2008, 12:14 PM
51 70 0110 G
HARTGE front spoiler
incl. wheel arch extensions
(not possible with M Aerodynamic package)
51 70 0120 G
HARTGE rear skirt
incl. wheel arch extensions
(not possible with M Aerodynamic package)
(only in connection with
HARTGE stainless steel tail piece 18 70 0310)
51 70 0130 G
HARTGE left side sill (consisting of 2 parts)
(only possible with standard aluminium running board)
51 70 0140 G
HARTGE right side sill (consisting of 2 parts)
(only possible with standa
20 May 2008, 09:02 AM
The New BMW 1 Series Convertible is the first premium compact drop-top from BMW in three decades. Blending BMW’s renowned driving dynamics and performance with class-leading economy and efficiency, the BMW 1 Series Convertible delivers driver enjoyment and low running costs in equal measure.
The range spans the smooth and responsive 2.0-litre 115 kW 120i Convertible to the hot-shot 135i twin turbo straight six 135i Convertible, and includes the 3.0-litre straight six-cylinder 125i model, mea