BMW at the 2004 International Geneva Motor Show

Full press kit of BMW at the 2004 International Geneva Motor Show 1. BMW
World and European Debuts at the Geneva Motor Show. (Short Version) 2.
Third-Generation BMW 5 Series Touring: Perfect Synthesis of Dynamic
Performance, Elegant Style and Practical Value. 3. The New, Even Wider
Range of BMW 5 Series Saloons Diesel Engines Featuring EU4 Emission
Technology. 4. Multi-Stage Technology in the Diesel Engine: A BMW
Innovation Revolutionising Diesel Technology. 5. The New BMW 6 Series
Convertible. 6. The BMW X3 2.5i: A Versatile Concept for the Demanding,
Active Individualist. Once again, BMW is presenting a cavalcade of
outstanding highlights in technology and design at the Geneva Motor
Show. One of the truly outstanding stars of the event is the new BMW 5
Series Touring now being shown to the world public for the first time.
BMW's leadership in diesel engine technology, in turn, is borne out by
innovative multi-stage diesel turbocharging in the BMW 535d. Another
highlight is the BMW 525d Saloon being presented for the first time.
Geneva will also mark the first European presentation of the 6 Series
Convertible again setting the benchmark in the supreme segment of
four-seater high-end convertibles. And last but certainly not least,
the new BMW X3 underlines the outstanding position of the brand in the
Sports Activity segment, the X3 2.5i coming in the foreground in Geneva
naturally featuring BMW's intelligent xDrive all-wheel-drive technology
able to distribute drive forces infinitely and fully variably between
the front and rear axle. The BMW 5 Series Touring: Perfect Synthesis of
Dynamic Performance, Elegant Refinement and Extra Space. The new 5
Series Touring adds yet another feature typical of BMW - flexibility -
to the outstanding attributes of sporting performance, supremacy, and
elegance already boasted by the new 5 Series Saloon. The reason, quite
simply, is that the new five-door model offers BMW's proverbial
flexibility in everyday use in addition to the outstanding dynamics of
its four-door saloon counterpart. With its luggage compartment variable
in size from 500-1650 litres the Touring caters for virtually all
transport requirements. Unique design: The ideal blend of common sense
and superior elegance. It almost goes without saying that the new 5
Series Touring wraps this generosity in space and freedom into the most
elegant and stylish body: With its own unique line, the Touring takes
up the dynamic design elements of its Saloon counterpart, featuring the
same striking front end all the way back to the B-pillars. From there
the smooth transition to the D-pillars is fully integrated into the
organic design of the car, not in any way creating the impression of a
rear section simply grafted on. On the contrary, the Touring with its
rear spoiler optically extending the roofline is almost reminiscent of
a coupé, the rear view with split tail lights clearly revealing
the unusual width of the car and consciously interpreting styling
features of the saloon. Making its debut with a choice of no less than
four engines. The new BMW 5 Series Touring is entering the market with
four model variants: two diesels - the 525d and 530d - and two petrol
models - the 525i and 545i. A new addition to the range is the
2.5-litre diesel, a straight-six featuring the latest common rail
technology, four valves per cylinder and a VNT turbocharger developing
maximum output of 130 kW (177 bhp) and maximum torque of 400
Newton-metres or 295 lb-ft. Acceleration to 100 km/h in 8.3 (automatic
transmission model: 8.5) seconds and a top speed of 225 (222) km/h
(140/138 mph) clearly prove the dynamic performance the 525d Touring is
able to offer on the road. But at the same time this new version of the
Touring is not only sporting and dynamic, but also very fuel efficient,
with overall fuel consumption in the combined EU cycle of just 7.0
(8.0) litres/100 kilometres (40.4/35.3 mpg Imp). The power diesel
Touring. The power diesel in the BMW 530d reveals even more muscle when
accelerating and really using the engine's performance: The three-litre
six-cylinder develops maximum output of 160 kW (218 bhp) and generates
maximum torque of 500 Newton-metres or 369 lb-ft at just 2,000 rpm.
Acceleration to 100 km/h in 7.2 (7.4) seconds and a top speed of 242
(240) km/h (150/149 mph) form an impressive contrast to average fuel
consumption of just 7.2 (8.0) litres on 100 kilometres (39.2/35.3 mpg
Imp). Right from the start in spring 2004 both the 2.5- and 3.0-litre
diesel engine, benefitting from an all-new particle filter, fulfil the
EU4 emission standards not coming into force until 2005. In the guise
of its 545i top-of-the-range model, the 245 kW (333 bhp) high-tech
8-cylinder power unit gives the 'transporter' within the 5 Series all
the performance and muscle of a genuine sports car. Indeed, the
customer even has the option of choosing BMW's highly efficient SMG
sequential gearbox for the 545i Touring, shifting gears like in Formula
1. The 2.5-litre petrol-engined model in the 525i represents the
refined midfielder within BMW's six-cylinder Touring range: Maximum
output of 142 kW/192 bhp, plus maximum torque of 245 Newton-metres (181
lb-ft) accelerate the 525i Touring to 100 km/h in just 8.2 (8.8)
seconds. Top speed, in turn, is 232 (229) km/h or 144 (142) mph.
Despite this outstanding performance, however, the six-cylinder petrol
model requires just 9.9 (10.3) litres of premium fuel/100 kilometres in
the combined EU cycle, equal to 28.5 (27.4) mpg Imp. So this refined
model offers all the qualities typical of the BMW brand with
outstanding dynamism, performance, smoothness and all-round economy,
providing a perfect balance of harmony in the process. Same
assistance systems as in the sporting saloon version. It almost goes
without saying that all models in the Touring range come with the same
innovations and technical highlights as the 5 Series Saloon. Particular
features deserving special mention in this context are the Active
Steering providing exactly the right steering transmission at all times
as a function of road speed, the active Dynamic Drive chassis and
suspension system, as well as the Head-Up Display presenting important
information to the driver directly in his line of vision. Added to
this, there are further features typical of the Touring such as remote
control operation of the rear lid or self-levelling featured as
standard. The BMW 525d Saloon: Dynamic, Efficient, Refined. Most
advanced common rail technology, four-valve technology of the highest
standard, a VNT turbocharger, and EU4 exhaust technology are the
highlights of the new straight-six featured in the BMW 525d Saloon.
Displacing 2,497 cc, this engine develops maximum output of 130 kW/177
bhp at 4,000 rpm, with maximum torque of 400 Nm/295 lb-ft maintained
all the way between 2,000 and 2,750 rpm. The BMW 525d Saloon (525d
automatic) accelerates to 100 km/h in just 8.1 (8.3) seconds, with top
speed of 230 (227) km/h (143/141 mph) coming in sixth gear conceived on
the automatic transmission version as an active overdrive, economy
gear. Multi-Stage Turbocharging in the BMW 535d. BMW is once again
setting a new standard in passenger car diesel engine technology, the
leadership of the brand being borne out yet again by the 3.0-litre
six-cylinder diesel with multi-stage turbocharging scheduled to enter
the market in both the Saloon and Touring as of autumn 2004 in the 535d.
Maximum output of this innovative power unit is 200 kW (or 272 bhp). But
the incomparable driving characteristics of this engine on the road are
even more impressive, two-stage turbocharger technology providing a
torque level of 500 Newton-metres or 369 lb-ft at just 1,200 rpm and
peaking at 560 Newton-metres or 413 lb-ft at 2,000 rpm. Acceleration to
100 km/h, in turn, comes in a mere 6.6 seconds. Introducing two-stage
turbocharger technology, BMW's engineers have succeeded for the first
time in eliminating that typical 'turbo gap' when setting off or
accelerating from low speeds, thus avoiding a drawback of virtually all
conventional turbo engines. In practice this means very powerful and
forceful acceleration from all engine speeds. And it goes without
saying that this high-performance diesel meets all the demanding EU4
emission standards. European Debut of the BMW 645Ci Dream Convertible.
The presentation of the new BMW 645Ci Convertible in Geneva marks yet
another European debut. Introducing this dream convertible, BMW is
returning to the luxury segment of the four-seater high-end convertible
market. The most outstanding features of the car are its thrilling
design, awe-inspiring technology, and top athletic performance. Through
its innovative fin-design roof, the 6 Series Convertible retains its
coupé-like, elegant look also with the roof closed. At the same
time the vertical, fully retracting rear window offers fresh air
motoring enjoyment quite unique in the world of motoring. And last but
of course not least, the prize-winning 4.4-litre 8-cylinder ensures the
right kind of superior performance appropriate in a car of this calibre.
BMW X3: Proceeding to Success on Every Route. The new BMW X3 will
certainly be yet another highlight at the Geneva Motor Show.
Representing the first premium offer in the Sports Activity Vehicle
segment beneath the X5, the BMW X3 first hit the headlines in its world
debut with a 3.0-litre engine and now sees the introduction of the
straight-six 2.5-litre in the X3 2.5i marking the performance potential
and practical value of this new, unique model series. Maximum output of
141 kW (192 bhp) and peak torque of 245 Newton-metres (181 lb-ft)
ensure truly outstanding performance wherever you go, combined with
moderate fuel consumption of only 11.2 litres/100 km (25.2 mpg Imp).
BMW's innovative, intelligent xDrive all-wheel drive system spreads out
engine power and torque infinitely and fully variably between the front
and rear axle, providing particular benefits, for example, in fast and
dynamic bends where xDrive is able to feed optimum power and torque to
the wheels at all times, significantly minimising any under- or
oversteer in the process. The result is a substantial increase in
agility, driving pleasure and safety, xDrive at the same time offering
much better traction on rough or slippery surfaces by immediately
feeding drive power to the wheels with good surface grip as soon as one
of the wheels threatens to spin. Expansion of BMW Warranty Terms.
Entering the 2004 model year, all BMW cars come with a 12-year warranty
against rust perforation. And warranty coverage on the paintwork now
covers a period of three years.