Presskit: BMW at the 2005 International Frankfurt Motor show

Contents. 1. Premieres in Frankfurt 2. BMW at the 2005 International Frankfurt Motor Show - overview 3. Latest News on the BMW 3 Series 3.1 BMW 3 Series Touring: Harmony of Dynamism, Function and Comfort 3.2 BMW 3 Series All-Wheel Drive: The BMW 3 Series with xDrive, the Intelligent All-Wheel-Drive System 3.3 BMW 3 Series Saloon: New Models and the New M Sports Package 4. BMW 1 Series: New Top-of-the-Range 130i and Attractive Extras 5. BMW 5 Series: New Models and Engines, First 5 Series Diesel with xDrive 6. BMW 6 Series: Coupé and Convertible with New Eight-Cylinder Power Unit 7. BMW 7 Series: New 730Ld and Far More Power and Torque in the Top-of-the-Range 745 d Diesel 8. BMW X3: New Entry-Level Model, More Diesel Power and the M Sports Package 9. BMW Individual 650i Convertible: The "One Line" Philosophy 10. Original BMW Accessories: Innovative, Functional, Individual 11. BMW Night Vision and High-Beam Assistant: Driving Better in the Dark 12. High Technology and Innovations 13. BMW Online Even More Attractive and Clearer as of Autumn: Redesigned Portal, Simpler Log-In, Flat Rate for All Services 14. BMW ConnectedDrive Research: Downloading Routes from Your PC to the Car

1. Premieres in Frankfurt.

Entering the new model year, BMW is continuing its all-round model initiative
with the same power and momentum as before.

In Frankfurt the fourth generation of the highly successful BMW 3 Series
Touring is making its world premiere. The most versatile 3 Series of all times
is a sports-oriented driving machine and, at the same time, a highly
comfortable estate car with a generous feeling of space.

BMW's second world premiere in Frankfurt is the all-wheel-drive version of the
3 Series Saloon and the new 3 Series Touring. This makes the 3 Series the
fourth BMW model series to feature BMW's innovative xDrive all-wheel-drive
system ensuring driving dynamics, traction, and active safety of the highest
standard.

The 5 Series is also continuing its rapid process of expansion: Apart from two
new eight-cylinder top-of-the-range models, the first 5 Series diesel with
all-wheel drive as well as the very successful four-cylinder diesel in the 520d
are both making their debut in Frankfurt.

Both engine output and torque in the 745d have increased significantly to 242
kW/330 hp and, respectively, 750 Nm/553 lb-ft. A further highlight is the BMW
730Ld for the first time introducing the muscular and very economical 3.0-litre
straight-six diesel in the long-wheelbase version of the BMW 7 Series.

Reflecting the Company's leadership in technology, BMW is presenting both BMW
Night Vision and the High-Beam Assistant in Frankfurt, two innovative driver
assistance systems serving to enhance active driving safety at night.

Last but certainly not least, a special version of the BMW 650i Convertible
created exclusively by BMW Individual is making its first motor show appearance
in Frankfurt in 2005.