BMW 535d / BMW 630i

BMW is world-famous for the company's truly outstanding straight-six power
units. And now two brand-new 3.0-litre engines are joining this great
tradition: In autumn of this year a new high-power diesel already presented at
the Geneva Motor Show featuring revolutionary turbocharger technology will be
actively launched in the BMW 535d and 535d Touring. The second new power unit
likewise entering new terrain is an all-new gasoline engine making its debut in
the 630i Coupé and Convertible.

Introducing the Variable Twin Turbo Engine in the new 535d, BMW is setting yet
another milestone in the development of automobile diesel technology: This is
the first-ever twin-turbocharger diesel power unit in a road vehicle,
introducing a highly innovative technology on BMW's three-litre straight-six.
Indeed, this exceptional power unit already proved its abilities in the X-raid
team's X5 in this year's Paris-Dakar Rally, French driver Luc Alphand not only
winning the diesel category hands down, but also finishing fourth overall.

Supreme diesel power now available at all engine speeds.
The big advantage of BMW's variable, two-stage turbocharger technology is that
it solves the old conflict of interests between high torque from very low
engine speeds and maximum power at high speeds. Developing maximum output of
200 kW or 272 bhp, BMW's three-litre diesel achieves this objective through the
variable interaction of a small and a large turbocharger. The small
turbocharger develops high boost pressure from low engine speeds, while the
large turbocharger ensures an ongoing increase in engine power at high speeds
all the way to maximum output. The bottom line, therefore, is supreme power in
every situation.

The highly innovative engine develops its maximum output of 200 kW/272 bhp at
4400 rpm, with maximum torque of 560 Nm/413 lb-ft at 2000 rpm. Developing a
sensational 530 Nm/391 lb-ft at just 1500 rpm, the engine has all the power and
potential of a current four-litre V8 diesel on far lower weight and with
greater fuel efficiency. Compared with a conventional turbocharged diesel, the
BMW 535d comes with a broader range of useful engine speed extended by
approximately 400 rpm to 5000 rpm - again an essential feature contributing to
the unusually dynamic character of this new car entering the market in the
guise of the 535d Saloon and 535d Touring.

Efficient dynamics of a new dimension.
Clear facts and figures confirm the unusual driving pleasure offered by the
world's most powerful diesel in its class: The new BMW 535d accelerates from a
standstill to 100 km/h in just 6.5 seconds (535d Touring 6.6 seconds), and
despite its outstanding performance the new model offers average fuel
consumption of just 8.0 (Touring: 8.2) litres of diesel fuel on 100 km (35.3
and, respectively, 34.4 mpg Imp), just 0.2 litres/100 km more than the BMW
530d. Top speed of the 535d is limited electronically on both models to 250
km/h or 155 mph, high-performance 17-inch brakes ensuring superior brake power
and short stopping distances.

EU 4, soot particle filter and six-speed automatic transmission all featured as
standard.
The new BMW 535d sets new standards also in terms of environmental
compatibility, fulfilling the demanding EU 4 emission limits with the help of a
soot particle filter featured as standard and operating with maximum efficiency
throughout a very long service life without the use of additives or any need
for maintenance.

In standard trim the BMW 535d conveys the power of the engine to the rear drive
wheels via six-speed automatic transmission with Steptronic. Just some of the
signs of distinction setting the new top-of-the-range diesel apart from the BMW
530d are 17-inch wheels with 225/50 R 17 tyres fitted as standard, a modified
front air dam, as well as larger, round exhaust tailpipes like on the BMW 545i.
The new BMW 535d Saloon and 535d Touring are scheduled to enter the market in
September 2004. Prices will be announced in July.

New six-cylinder gasoline engine making its first appearance in the BMW 6
Series.
Another great BMW tradition is now also being repeated: Following the first BMW
6 Series launched in the late '70s with its six-cylinder power unit, the new
BMW 630i Coupé and Convertible are now also making their debut with six
cylinders.
With the six-cylinder BMW 6 Series always having been a very popular model, BMW
is now re-introducing this car in its model range: The new engine displacing
three litres is making its debut in both versions of the BMW 6 Series and will
be introduced at a later point in time in other BMW six-cylinder models.

Displacing 2996 cc, the new six-cylinder develops maximum output of 190 kW (258
bhp) at 6600 rpm, with maximum torque of 300 Newton-metres (221 lb-ft) at just
2500 rpm. With its compression ratio of 10.7:1, the engine is able to run on
unleaded 91-98 RON fuel. Fuel consumption of the BMW 630i Coupé with its
six-speed manual gearbox averages just 9.0 litres on 100 kilometres (31.4 mpg
Imp) (six-speed automatic transmission: 9.5 litres/29.7 mpg Imp). Fuel
consumption of the BMW 630i Convertible, in turn, is 9.6 and, respectively, 9.9
litres/100 km (29.4/28.5 mpg Imp).

Compared with the two versions of the BMW 645Ci, the transmission ratios of the
manual gearbox and automatic transmission are now a bit "shorter", the customer
opting for the BMW 630i naturally still having the choice of a manual gearbox,
BMW's Sequential Manual Gearbox (SMG), or automatic transmission. With the
driver shifting gears manually, the new BMW 630i Coupé accelerates to 100 km/h
in just 6.5 seconds (automatic transmission: 6.7 seconds). The BMW 630
Convertible completes the same exercise in 6.9 and, respectively, 7.2 seconds.
Top speed on all versions is 250 km/h or 155 mph.

Low weight for supreme performance.
Depending on the transmission and body variant, the weight of BMW's new 630i
models is down on average by 120 kilos or 265 lb in comparison with the
8-cylinder models. And the visible signs of distinction setting the BMW 630i
Coupé and Convertible aside from the top models within the 6 Series are clearly
recognisable both inside and outside: The BMW 630i comes as standard on 7
1/2-inch wide and 17-inch high light-alloy wheels in brand-new styling and
with 245/50 R 17 tyres. The front brake discs, in turn, are somewhat smaller in
diameter than on the BMW 645Ci.

Further differences from outside are the chrome-plated exhaust tailpipes on the
new BMW 630i Coupé and Convertible now round instead of oval in shape, as well
as black instead of chrome-plated rods in the radiator grille in typical BMW
"kidney" design. Inside, the new six-cylinder models come in an attractive
combination of leather and fabric, with all-leather upholstery available as an
option at extra cost.

Both of these new models will be available in the German market as of September
2004. Their prices will be announced in July.