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THE ALL NEW 2007 BMW 3 SERIES COUPE

* Arrives in showrooms this September * Unique in its design and interior * New twin-turbo inline six-cylinder engine with 300 hp and 300 lb-ft of torque * Intelligent BMW xDrive all-wheel drive system available for the first time in a coupe * Xenon Adaptive headlights enhanced by four corona rings for characteristic BMW look * Exclusive interior with seating for four and an enhanced lighting package * Automatic seatbelt feed for added convenience

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* Arrives in showrooms this September
* Unique in its design and interior
* New twin-turbo inline six-cylinder engine with 300 hp and 300 lb-ft of torque
* Intelligent BMW xDrive all-wheel drive system available for the first time in
a coupe
* Xenon Adaptive headlights enhanced by four corona rings for characteristic
BMW look
* Exclusive interior with seating for four and an enhanced lighting package
* Automatic seatbelt feed for added convenience

Woodcliff Lake, NJ - April 21, 2006... Introducing the latest expression of
individual style - the all-new BMW 3 Series Coupe. With totally new looks, the
newest BMW Coupe once again sets the benchmark for elegant design, luxury and
value. In true BMW tradition, it also establishes a new standard of
performance and driving dynamics with the introduction of an exceptional
engine: the first inline six-cylinder with twin-turbochargers, high-precision
fuel injection, and an all-aluminum crankcase.

The performance potential of this new 300 horsepower engine ensures that the
335i Coupe offers a significant improvement in performance while maintaining a
level of efficiency for which the BMW 3 Series is renowned. The 335i Coupe
will be joined in the U.S. by the 230 horsepower 328i Coupe.

In addition to the standard six-speed manual, both models will be offered with
an available six-speed STEPTRONIC automatic transmission. Designed for
responsiveness, the new automatic enhances driving dynamics without sacrificing
fuel efficiency.

An additional dimension of driving dynamics, with the benefit of outstanding
traction, will be offered with the introduction of BMW's xDrive all-wheel
drive. BMW xDrive is the most sophisticated and responsive all-wheel drive
system on the market. It has proven its merits, in terms of agility and
safety, in the ten models currently offered with xDrive in the U.S. Beginning
this fall these merits will become available to Coupe drivers for the first
time.

The premium character of the newest BMW Coupe is recognizable from the very
first glance. Over and above the basic shape of the car and its elegant lines,
the graphic design of the headlights, the detail of the rear taillights, the
interior and even the exterior mirrors were specifically crafted for the new
Coupe. These unique design elements reflect the unique character of this
elegant and sporty new car.

The buyer who chooses a Coupe wants a car that satisfies their demand for
elegant looks as well as driving dynamics. With all this in mind, BMW
engineers and designers set out to create a unique yet unmistakable blend of
design, features and - most particularly - driving pleasure.

Designed to reflect performance and elegance in the tradition of BMW Coupes

The new Coupe is unquestionably a BMW 3 Series. Yet despite its close
technical ties to the Sedan and Sports Wagon, the new BMW 3 Series Coupe is
unique in its design details. A genuine BMW from every angle, the new Coupe is
an individualist through and through.

The character of any coupe is reflected in its profile. On the new BMW 3
Series Coupe the profile is unmistakably BMW. The long hood reflects BMW's
adherence to its tradition of inline six-cylinder engines. The long wheelbase,
the passenger compartment set back as well as the low, sleek roofline which
slopes gently into the trunk, are all characteristic of BMW Coupes.

In addition to the classic proportions, the shoulder, character and sill lines
serve to enhance the sleek appearance. Both the shoulder line and character
line stretch uninterrupted to the back of the car, allowing one's eye to move
quickly and smoothly from front to rear along the entire length of the car.
The sill line on the lower edge of the door also flows into the front and rear
air dams, reinforcing the dynamic nature of BMW's newest Coupe.

The combination of lines flowing into one another reflects the performance
potential. While the shoulder line rises slightly but consistently from front
to rear, the character line flows in a long, stretched arch all the way from
the front fender to the taillights. As the sill line, by contrast, moves up
slightly to the rear in a slow and gentle curve, the distance between the
character and sill lines becomes smaller around the rear wheel arches. The
flare of the fender around the wheel also serves to give the character line
extra tension in both an upward and outward direction.

The front view also shows a significant distinction from the 3 Series Sedan and
Sports Wagon. The contours of the hood as well as the design of the front air
dam and headlights give the new BMW 3 Series Coupe a particularly low and
sporty look. The powerdome on the hood foretells the performance potential
which lies beneath. Its lines follow a powerful silhouette extending all the
way from the A-pillars to the outside corners of the BMW kidney grill.

The kidney grille, a typical feature of every BMW, stands out from the surfaces
around it. Interaction with the three-dimensional kidney frame creates a look
of power and unique style.

The headlight units on the new BMW 3 Series Coupe also have a unique look.
With the hood extending beyond the headlights as such, the characteristic four
round headlights appear to have been cut-off at the top creating a sense of
powerful, concentrated focus.

The new 3 Series Coupe will come standard in the U.S. with xenon adaptive
headlights, accented by BMW's corona light rings. The corona light rings not
only serve as daytime running lights, but also draw attention to BMW's
characteristic four round headlights, making this new Coupe instantly
recognizable as a BMW, day or night.

The design of taillights is also unique to the new 3 Series Coupe. Integrated
flush into the body of the car, the lights are split into two sections and
extend all the way up to the trunk lid, blending with the character lines from
the side profile. Horizontal LED taillights give the car an unmistakable look
at night. The horizontally flowing lines accentuate the wide track and low
stance of the new Coupe.

The designers' objective was to give the new 3 Series Coupe a balanced and
harmonious look. The traditional "Hofmeister kink" at the bottom edge of the
C-pillar now extends at an even more distinct angle into the shoulder line. To
further accentuate this flow of lines, the window accent surround is now made
in one single piece.

The exterior mirrors have been specifically designed and matched to the unique
character of the new 3 Series Coupe. The contours of the mirrors reflect the
profile lines while the mirrors blend seamlessly with the car's overall design.

The emphasis on individual style, dynamic performance and exclusivity continues
within the interior. Horizontal lines dominate the surfaces on and around the
instrument panel which blend with the lines of the center console and door
panels to give the interior a light but dynamic feel. In true BMW fashion the
instrument cluster and key controls are angled toward the driver. Controls for
the climate control as well as the audio and navigation systems are within easy
reach of the front passenger. Given that the new Coupe is a four passenger
car, the rear seat passengers are treated to a storage compartment between the
rear seats.

An elegant ambience is created in the interior by special lighting and switches
with a premium look and feel. The light contour edge on the door and side
panels, which runs from the door pillar all the way to the rear passenger area,
creates a particularly warm, indirect lighting effect. Controls and switches
used frequently by the driver and passengers such as the door handles and
gearshift are finished in high quality metallic trim for an elegant appearance
as well as a premium tactile experience.

Inline six-cylinder engines enter new dimensions of performance.

The first impression the new BMW 3 Series Coupe delivers is one of stylish
elegance and powerful dynamics. Its long hood reflects BMW's longstanding
tradition of inline six-cylinder engines.

The new BMW 3 Series Coupe will arrive in the U.S. with a choice of two
six-cylinder engines including the world's first inline six with twin turbos,
high precision fuel injection, and an all-aluminum crankcase. It is the most
powerful engine within BMW's wide range of inline six driving machines that
does not wear an "M" badge. This brand-new version develops maximum output of
300 hp in US-spec from 3.0 liters and generates peak torque of 300 lb-ft for
powerful acceleration in any situation.

The combination of turbocharging and direct gasoline fuel injection offers a
new dimension to efficient dynamics. Featuring high-precision fuel injection,
the engine boasts a highly sophisticated and advanced direct fuel injection
system. In true BMW fashion this results in outstanding performance combined
with a significant reduction of fuel consumption.

A further advantage of turbocharging is that this is the most economical option
to boost engine power and performance. For example, the turbocharged inline
six weighs approximately 150 lbs less than an equally powerful eight-cylinder
displacing 4.0 liters. And this lower weight means a significant advantage not
only in fuel economy, but also in balancing the weight distribution of the
overall car.

This new high-performance engine gives the light, aerodynamically sculpted
Coupe truly outstanding acceleration and flexibility on the road. The twin
turbo powerplant in the BMW 335i Coupe develops its power and performance much
more spontaneously than a turbocharged engine of conventional design. Thanks
to their lower inertia, the two small turbochargers build up pressure much
faster than a single, large turbocharger, thus eliminating even the slightest
turbo "lag".

At the same time the new engine offers all the smoothness and refinement which
has made BMW's award-winning inline sixes so admired. Last but certainly not
least, the impressive increase in power on the twin turbo engine versus a
conventional normally aspirated six-cylinder comes without any significant
increase in fuel consumption.

Featuring two turbochargers each supplying compressed air to three cylinders,
the new turbocharged engine offers a new standard of spontaneity and
responsiveness. Peak torque of 300 lb-ft comes smoothly and without delay,
extending over a wide speed range from 1,400 - 5,000 rpm.

On the road, this power and torque result in outstanding performance. The 335i
Coupe accelerates from 0 - 60 mph in just 5.3 seconds. This sense of urgency
continues all the way to the electronically-limited top speed of 150 mph, when
equipped with sport package.

This extremely efficient increase in power and performance is attributable in
large part to gasoline direct injection. The high-precision fuel injection
concept developed by BMW ensures a measurable advantage in fuel economy,
without limiting the dynamic qualities of the engine.

To enhance this efficiency to an even higher level, the turbochargers are made
of a particularly heat-resistant material which makes them immune to high
exhaust gas temperatures in the interest of a fuel-efficient combustion process
particularly under full load. As a result, the twin turbo technology in the BMW
335i Coupe represents a significant achievement in terms of both performance
and fuel economy. The advantages over a conventional turbocharged engine are
not only clearly measurable, but also easy to feel on the road.

BMW's new twin-turbo inline six is making its debut in the new 335i Coupe. One
cannot overlook the new 328i Coupe with its normally-aspirated inline
six-cylinder engine. This is the latest model to take advantage of BMW's
weight-saving blend of magnesium and aluminum for the crankcase. The cylinder
head cover and the bedplate are also made of aluminum. Fully variable
Valvetronic valve management, an electric coolant pump and a fully controlled
oil pump are features which serve to enhance the 328i Coupe's efficiency and
responsiveness.

The new engine in the 328i Coupe offers 230 horsepower and 200 lb-ft of
torque. With

0 - 60 mph acceleration in just 6.2 seconds, this new "entry-level" Coupe is
quicker than the previous top-of-the-line 330Ci Coupe.

Both models come standard with a six-speed manual gearbox for the pure driving
enthusiast. For those who prefer an automatic a six-speed STEPTRONIC automatic
is available. When ordered with the available sport package on the 335i Coupe,
steering wheel mounted shift paddles are included, maximizing the sporting
potential of the automatic.

The new six-speed STEPTRONIC automatic uses an innovative torque converter and
enhanced management software to improve shifting responsiveness. The response
time of the automatic transmission on the new BMW 3 Series Coupe is down by
approximately 40 per cent compared with a conventional automatic transmission.
While fast, responsive gear changes can make driving more fun, the optimized
selection of the appropriate gear for all driving conditions helps to reduce
fuel consumption. This new automatic is a textbook example of BMW's pursuit of
Efficient Dynamics.

Chassis and suspension: where power becomes performance.

Even with great looks and outstanding performance, it would not be a BMW Coupe
if it did not also offer equally outstanding handling and responsiveness.

The new 3 Series Coupe offers class-leading agility through a combination of
significantly enhanced dynamic potential on one hand, with the most
sophisticated chassis control and assistance systems on the other. Together
they provide a margin of safety for any situation in which the car might reach
the limits of driving physics. In other words, the driver and passengers in a
BMW 3 Series Coupe enjoy superior safety at all speeds.

Traditional rear-wheel drive and a near 50:50 front-to-rear weight distribution
give the new BMW 3 Series Coupe ideal qualities for optimum driving dynamics.
This, in combination with the high-tech suspension, enables the driver to
convert the power and performance of the engine into an exhilarating driving
experience. Boasting a double-pivot front suspension with spring struts made
almost entirely of aluminum in combination with a five-link suspension at the
rear, the new BMW 3 Series Coupe has the most advanced and sophisticated
suspension in its class.

Reinforcement and support elements on the underfloor of the car serve to
optimize the stiffness of the chassis which enables the suspension to work with
the highest possible degree of precision. Interacting with the low centre of
gravity and the specific set-up of the shock absorbers, the chassis and
suspension work in perfect balance.

BMW's rack-and-pinion steering has been widely praised for its precision and
feedback and the steering in the new 3 Series Coupe is no exception. For the
ultimate balance between agility at lower speeds and stability at higher
speeds, BMW's innovative Active Steering will be available. By adjusting the
steering ratio, steering angle and power assistance to the speed of the car,
Active Steering enables the driver to maneuver the 3 Series Coupe with minimum
effort when parking and keep the car precisely on track at higher speeds.

The high-performance brake system requires 17-inch wheels to match the larger
diameter of the brake discs which ensure outstanding stopping power and
deceleration. Brake performance is further enhanced by BMW's latest Dynamic
Stability Control. Introduced on the 3 Series Sedan, BMW's latest DSC
incorporates several new functions. For example, DSC works to counteract the
slightest brake fading effect even at extremely high brake temperatures by
increasing brake pressure accordingly. This ensures maximum brake power even
under the toughest conditions, without requiring the driver to exert any higher
pressure.

Brake Standby positions the brakes closer to the discs after sudden lift off of
the accelerator pedal to further reduce stopping distances in an emergency.
Dry Braking, in turn, optimizes brake performance in the wet by using the brake
pads to periodically dry the brake discs. Dynamic Brake Control automatically
maximizes brake pressure whenever required in an emergency stop. Start-Off
Assistant briefly holds the car when setting off on an uphill grade.

In a 3 Series Coupe equipped with Active Steering, DSC helps keep the car
stable and under control when applying the brakes on surfaces varying in their
frictional coefficient. DSC corrects the steering quickly and precisely for
optimum control.

Dynamic Traction Control is another feature of DSC. Activation of DTC raises
the threshold for intervention by the brakes, enabling the driver of a BMW 3
Series Coupe to set off smoothly on low friction surfaces such as snow. A
benefit of DTC for the enthusiast is that it allows slight, easily controllable
slip on the drive wheels even on a dry surface.

Of course, as in all BMWs, the driver also has the option to completely
deactivate DSC in the new 3 Series Coupe.

BMW's intelligent xDrive all-wheel-drive system will be available as an
alternative to rear-wheel drive for those who need an extra measure of traction
with BMW responsiveness. Acknowledged as the most sophisticated and responsive
of all-wheel drive systems, BMW xDrive allows the new 3 Series Coupe driver to
enjoy the ultimate driving experience in all types of weather and driving.
xDrive not only distributes power to each of the four wheels as road conditions
require, it partners with DSC to play an active role in helping to stabilize
the vehicle at the onset of oversteer or understeer. It will be available this
fall in the 328xi Coupe.

The new BMW 3 Series Coupe comes standard with runflat tires for both models.
Featuring the most advanced failsafe running qualities, these tires allow the
driver to continue for up to 150 miles even under complete loss of pressure.
The standard Tire Pressure Monitor gives plenty of warning and alerts the
driver when the pressure of any tire falls 30 percent below the ideal level.

Ultra-modern body structure: lower weight, greater safety, improved
responsiveness.

The new BMW 3 Series Coupe is light, strong and stable at once. Its structure
is tailored to improve agility, safety and comfort while also contributing to
overall vehicle efficiency.

Low vehicle weight and a high standard of torsional body stiffness is also
crucial to the car's agility. In the event of a collision, the use of
high-strength steel in critical areas, together with the exactly defined
deformation zones, ensures effective absorption and, respectively, transfer of
forces acting on the body of the car.

Reinforced B-pillars are a particularly impressive example of the high standard
of development and excellence in design that the new BMW 3 Series Coupe has
achieved, with a tubular structure throughout the B-pillars featured for the
first time for added strength. This tubular reinforcement is made of
ultra-strong steel in a warm-molding process and is heat-treated for top
quality while still in the mold. The reinforcement tube is variably contoured
in its cross-section, exactly matching the space available. Together with the
crash box tailored to the loads, which act on the body, this ensures maximum
safety.

The choice of materials and the arrangement of components at other points on
the body also serve to optimize crash safety. The various properties of
different types of steel and other materials are used to best effect. The space
available for deformation on the new BMW 3 Series Coupe is used to minimize
even the slightest impairment of the passenger cell. In a head-on collision,
for example, dynamic deformation areas at the front keep impact energy away
from the bulkhead and, accordingly, from the car's footwells. In the event of a
side-impact collision, the specially designed floor assembly ensures controlled
transfer of forces acting on the car to the opposite side of the body.

The bulkhead support is made of innovative multi-phase steel offering
outstanding strength and stability even on thin-gauge panels. Efficient
interaction of the doors, the reinforced b-pillars, the seat structure and the
instrument panel between the A-pillars serves likewise to maximize the strength
of the side structure. The consequences of a collision from the rear are
minimized by longitudinal carrier bars, a wide range of reinforcement elements,
as well as the extra-strong luggage compartment floor panel, rear panel and
side walls. Stable pillars and crossbars also help protect the passenger area
in a rollover.

Naturally, BMW's safety engineers sought from the start to fully maintain the
passenger cell as a safe environment even in the most severe crash impact.
Centrally masterminded restraint and support systems within the passenger
compartment ensure individual occupant safety tailored for any contingency. The
frontal, hip, side airbags along with curtain-type Head Protection System, belt
latch tensioners and belt force limiters are activated by sensor-controlled
electronic safety systems as a function of the type and severity of a
collision. With its robust body enhanced by a wide range of active and passive
safety features, the new BMW 3 Series Coupe meets all requirements for optimum
results in all crash tests.

With active driving calling for optimum visibility at night, the new BMW 3
Series Coupe comes standard in the U.S. with xenon adaptive headlights. Light
rods in the rear light clusters stand out distinctly for a significant
improvement of safety in the dark.

Whether in the dark or during the day, two-stage adaptive brake lights make an
important contribution in enabling following drivers to recognize a dangerous
situation well in advance. Whenever the driver applies the brakes particularly
hard, and when the ABS function is activated, light intensity in the two-stage
taillights is increased accordingly, prompting drivers following from behind to
brake harder, too.

Impressive standard and optional equipment

The list of comfort features boasted as standard equipment in the new BMW 3
Series Coupe is just as long and impressive as the list of safety elements.
Particularly in the area of top-quality audio, navigation and telematic
solutions, BMW offers optional high-tech concepts originally developed for the
most outstanding luxury performance cars.

Here again, the focus is on the actual driving experience. The seating position
at the rear is lower than in the Sedan, for example, gives the car's occupants
optimum headroom despite the low roof line of the Coupe. At the same time not
only the driver and front passenger, but also the rear passengers will
immediately feel and enjoy excellent side support.

The door handle trim, gearshift lever cover and vent grille adjusters, as well
as the decorative trim in the leather sports steering wheel all come in Pearl
Gray chrome surface finish developed exclusively for the new BMW 3 Series
Coupe. The starter button is also finished in this material.


Through its design and configuration, the cockpit emphasizes the sporting and
driver-oriented character of BMW's new Coupe. Taking a seat behind the wheel,
the driver will immediately focus on a newly designed instrument cluster which
includes an oil temperature gauge positioned below the tachometer.

Buckling up in the new BMW 3 Series Coupe, both the driver and front passenger
benefit from the newly developed belt feeder arm: The seat belt integrated in
the B-pillar, moved back in typical coupe fashion, is automatically "delivered"
to the driver and front passenger once they close the door and once the key has
been inserted into the ignition slot. Connected to the seat occupancy
detector, the passenger-side belt feeder arm is only activated when the front
passenger has actually taken a seat. With the belt delivery unit housed
conveniently within the side panels, this new system does not impair the
elegant look of the interior.

Access to the two seats at the rear has been made even easier. The lever for
releasing the seat position is fitted in perfect ergonomic arrangement at the
top on the outside of the backrest.

The new BMW 3 Series Coupe was conceived from the start as a four-seater.
Comfort for rear seat passengers is further enhanced by the center console
which includes individual storage boxes with a cover on top, additional air
outlet vents and footwell lights.

The world of the BMW Coupes: combining traditional and new values

The mission to develop a coupe has always been a particularly demanding but
interesting challenge for the automotive engineer. After all, the driver
opting for a coupe is a truly discerning driver looking for the ultimate
driving experience. With this in mind, BMW has succeeded time and again over
the years in meeting the great demands made of the coupe buyer while, at the
same time, consistently resetting the benchmark in this segment.

The coupe has a long tradition at BMW. Even back in the 1930s, the BMW 327 was
lauded as a truly outstanding two-seater and remains a legend to this day. Even
back then, the coupe was widely appreciated as a particularly sporting grand
tourer with two doors and a fixed roof.

These fundamental features remain virtually unchanged to this day. The lines
typical of a coupe combine a long and sleek front section with a dynamic roof
line tapering out gently to the rear. Unlike a thoroughbred sports car, the
typical coupe offers ample space for more than just two occupants as well as a
separate luggage compartment providing room for ample luggage.

The new BMW 3 Series Coupe takes up proven traditions in terms of drive
technology as well. Developing a coupe, BMW always seeks to enter new
dimensions in driving dynamics. This is why particularly powerful engines and
new chassis control systems regularly make their debut in a coupe. Now the new
BMW 3 Series Coupe is continuing this tradition with BMW's new twin-turbo
inline six featuring high-precision fuel injection.

As a modern interpretation of a traditional car concept, the new BMW 3 Series
Coupe is unquestionably a very special car. Even more than its predecessor, the
new 3 Series Coupe stands out from its Sedan counterpart through its
distinctive design. In the process the new BMW 3 Series Coupe ensures a
particularly refined combination of active driving pleasure and visual appeal.

The new BMW 3 Series Coupe is, above all, a BMW designed to deliver the
ultimate driving experience. The all new BMW 335i Coupe and 328i Coupe will
arrive in U.S. showrooms this September.

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