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The new BMW 3 Series.
Fri Jul 11 14:00:00 CEST 2008 Press Kit
It is the epitome of sporty flair in its segment and for years it has maintained the leading position as the mostly widely sold premium vehicle in the world. Now the BMW 3 Series sets out to extend its lead even further. Specific design modifications, a further refined interior design, the new generation of the optional operating concept BMW iDrive, new services provided by BMW ConnectedDrive, a revised range of engines and innovations in the areas of drive technology, safety and comfort make both the new BMW 3 Series Saloon and the new BMW 3 Series Touring more attractive than ever before.
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Description in brief. 2 The new BMW 3 Series.(short version) 7 The
design:Unmistakably on top form. 15 BMW EfficientDynamics in the new
BMW 3 Series. 19 The engine: A wide range of engines with top figures
for performance and efficiency. 26 The new generation of the
operating concept BMW iDrive:Simply fascinating. 33 BMW ConnectedDrive:
A network for increased safety and comfort. 36 The intelligent
all-wheel drive system BMW xDrive. 42 The history: From pioneer to
role model for dynamic performance in the medium category. 44 The new
sports automatic transmission with double clutch in the BMW 3 Series
Coupé and the BMW 3 Series Convertible: 48 Technical
specifications. 53 Exterior and interior dimensions. 69 Power and
torque diagram. 71 It is the epitome of sporty flair in its segment
and for years it has maintained the leading position as the mostly
widely sold premium vehicle in the world. Now the BMW 3 Series sets out
to extend its lead even further. Specific design modifications, a
further refined interior design, the new generation of the optional
operating concept BMW iDrive, new services provided by BMW
ConnectedDrive, a revised range of engines and innovations in the areas
of drive technology, safety and comfort make both the new BMW 3 Series
Saloon and the new BMW 3 Series Touring more attractive than ever
before. With rear-wheel drive, harmonious axle load distribution,
outstanding steering precision and highly sophisticated chassis
technology, the BMW 3 Series sets unsurpassed standards for driving
dynamics in its segment. More than ever before, this unique driving
pleasure can now be combined with an awareness of economy and minimised
pollutant emissions. Thanks to BMW EfficientDynamics the new BMW 3
Series achieves significantly lower fuel consumption and exhaust
emission levels with each of the ten engine variations available than
those of the relevant competitors in the premium segment. The new
features in the powertrain field include the further optimised
electronically controlled all-wheel drive system BMW xDrive. This
intelligent all-wheel drive system which variably distributes the drive
force between front and rear wheels to enhance driving dynamics as well
as ride stability and traction can now be combined with five engine
types. The new BMW 320d xDrive is available as a Saloon and Touring
model. Another new feature for both body versions: the BMW 318d - by
far the most efficient vehicle of its category with an average fuel
consumption of just 4.7 litres per 100 kilometres - is now also
available with a 6-speed automatic transmission. Parallel to the
market launch of the new BMW 3 Series Saloon and the new BMW 3 Series
Touring, a new 7-speed sports automatic transmission with double clutch
will be presented for the Coupé and the Convertible of the
series. This allows further improved acceleration figures in the models
BMW 335i Coupé and BMW 335i Convertible, and combines this added
dynamic performance - as compared to the standard 6-speed manual
transmission - with the comfort features of an automatic transmission.
The 7-speed sports automatic transmission with double clutch shifts
without interrupting traction.