BMW AT THE 2006 NORTH AMERICAN INTERNATIONAL AUTO SHOW

M Roadster Makes World Debut Alongside Updated Z4 Roadster. All-new M6 Super
Coupe, Z4 Coupe Concept, BMW Active Hybrid Drive Concept, and EfficientDynamics
Technologies to be Presented

Woodcliff Lake, NJ - January 9, 2006... The BMW M Roadster returns to the
stable of BMW M products for the 2006 model year. This time it is based on the
newly enhanced BMW Z4 Roadster. The Z4 Roadster receives a number of
enhancements for 2006, not the least of which are the latest Valvetronic,
magnesium/aluminum inline six cylinder engines. The all-new BMW M6 features a
race-inspired drivetrain, which it shares with its M5 Sedan stable mate. The
Z4 Coupe Concept embodies the classic values of the BMW brand, and serves as
the inspiration for the recently-announced Z4 Coupe and M Coupe production
versions. BMW's Active Hybrid Drive Concept , along with other examples of
BMW's advanced EfficientDynamics technology will also be shown.

The new BMW M Roadster
The car that so many enthusiasts have been asking for, the 2006 BMW M Roadster
makes its world debut at the North American International Auto Show, alongside
the 2006 Z4 Roadster. The M Roadster arrives in US showrooms this spring with
an MSRP of $51,995 including destination and handling. The 2006 Z4 Roadster
line-up will consist of two models: Z4 3.0i at $36,295 MSRP, and the Z4 3.0si,
with an MSRP of $42,795.

At the heart of the new M Roadster is BMW M's award winning 3.2-liter in-line
six cylinder engine. In 2005, this engine was voted "Engine of the Year" by an
international jury a record fifth consecutive time. With its high-speed
concept, this engine works through a six-speed manual transmission to provide
exhilarating performance in all speed ranges. As in the BMW M3, this engine
features dual overhead cams, double-VANOS variable valve timing, and six
individual throttle plates. This normally aspirated engine generates more than
100 hp per liter. On the road, this means 0 - 60 in less than five seconds and
a top speed electronically limited to 155 mph.

The M Roadster features the speed-sensitive variable M differential lock,
already well-proven and admired in the M3. It provides outstanding stability
and traction, particularly when accelerating out of bends.

High-performance Compound Braking System for the M Roadster
To maximize its braking capabilities, the new M Roadster uses BMW M's floating
compound high performance braking system originally conceived for the M3 CSL
and included in the M3 Competition Package. With weight-saving aluminum hubs
and steel cross-drilled discs, this system minimizes the risk of warping under
hard use.

New generation of six-cylinder engines for the Z4 Roadster
More power isn't limited to the M Roadster. The 2006 Z4 Roadsters will feature
two different 3.0-liter inline six-cylinder engines. These new-generation
powerplants, with the BMW engine designation N52, feature BMW's latest
aluminum/magnesium construction and include double-VANOS variable valve timing
and Valvetronic for optimal performance and fuel efficiency.

Six speeds in all models
Both 2006 Z4 Roadster models will come standard with six-speed manual
transmissions. The available six-speed STEPTRONIC automatic transmission for
both models offers SMG-style shift paddles behind the steering wheel to allow
the driving enthusiast to be fully engaged while retaining the attributes of an
automatic transmission.

Chassis and suspension designed for outstanding ride, handling and safety
The BMW Z4 Roadster was designed from the outset for maximum chassis
stiffness. At 14,500 Nm/degree of static torsional stiffness, this is the
stiffest bodyshell in the segment.

In addition to thrilling agility, it also means that the BMW Z4 Roadster
provides class-leading occupant protection. It achieved excellent results in
the demanding EuroNCAP crash test - four out of five stars, a remarkable
accomplishment for an open two-seater. These results earned the Z4 Roadster
the EuroNCAP "Best-in-Class" Award. With the best test results in its segment,
the Z4 Roadster offers better passenger protection than many fixed-roof cars.

New Dynamic Stability Control sets the standard for active safety
For 2006, the Z4 Roadster and M Roadster benefit from the latest developments
in DSC to provide the utmost in active safety. Emergency braking capability is
maximized by features such as Brake Drying, which works to help keep the brakes
dry in wet conditions, and Brake Standby, which immediately positions the brake
pads nearer the discs whenever the driver lifts off the accelerator pedal
quickly. Emergency braking is enhanced further by automatic Brake Fade
Compensation, which helps to maximize brake pressure and stopping ability
whenever the brakes get hot. Smooth starts and stops are facilitated by the
Start-Off Assistant, which holds the brakes briefly on a hill after the brake
pedal is released in order to prevent the car from rolling back.

Design enhancements to match the performance
Both the updated Z4 Roadster and the new M Roadster continue the characteristic
design language of BMW Roadsters. The modified front section incorporates new
foglights and reflectors. The newly standard xenon headlights feature the four
lighted rings that have quickly become a BMW design hallmark. The restyled
rear taillights include BMW's two-stage Adaptive Brake Lights.

The M Roadster distinguishes itself from the standard Z4 starting with its
front air dam, consisting of an X-shaped combination of lines and openings,
plus the large air intake scoops. The M Roadster uses exclusive double-spoke
design 18-inch alloy wheels. And last, but certainly not least, the rear of
the M Roadster incorporates a horizontal diffuser and the four round tailpipes
which have become a hallmark of BMW M design.

The distinctive M touches continue in the interior. As on other BMW M
products, the white-on-black instruments include red indicator needles
accentuated by white illumination. Also included is the engine speed band in
the tachometer. As in other BMW M cars, the yellow pre-warning field and red
warning field show the safe operating range of engine speed as a function of
oil temperature. Other interior elements are also upgraded for the M Roadster,
including the steering wheel, gearshift knob and door sills.

New exterior colors, including three that are exclusive to BMW M, allow the new
Z4 or M Roadster to be tailored to individual tastes. As with the Z4 Roadster,
all BMW M Roadsters will be built exclusively at BMW's U.S. manufacturing
facility in Spartanburg, SC.

All-new BMW M6
With a 500 horsepower V10 engine and seven-speed Sequential Manual Gearbox
(SMG), the all-new BMW M6 is capable of extraordinary performance - 0-60 mph in
4.5 seconds and an electronically limited top speed of 155 mph. It offers an
unparalleled capability for a driver-tailored driving experience and the first
use of a carbon fiber roof in a production vehicle, all wrapped within the
stylish lines of the BMW 6 Series. The 2006 BMW M6 arrives in U.S. showrooms
this spring with an MSRP of $96,795 including destination and handling.

Motorsport-inspired drivetrain and suspension
The new M6 features an F1 inspired, normally aspirated V10 engine. This 500
horsepower engine is capable of speeds in excess of 8,000 rpm. It is mated to
the industry's first seven-speed Sequential Manual Gearbox. Featuring
Drivelogic, this SMG puts 11 different shift programs at the driver's
fingertips. The suspension features Electronic Damping Control (EDC) with
three driver settings and infinite variability of firmness. This system has
been tailored by BMW M to provide the right firmness when needed for spirited
motoring while maintaining ride comfort for cruising. The M Variable
Differential Lock enables the M6 to effectively put its considerable power to
the ground, particularly on slippery surfaces and when accelerating out of
corners. The Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) system has also been tailored to
include the M Dynamic Mode for those occasions when the driver wants to have a
higher level of wheel slip without disengaging the system. Of course, in true
BMW fashion, DSC may be switched off completely when desired.

Innovative weight saving
The new M6 builds on the intelligent weight saving innovations already seen in
the 6 Series, such as an aluminum front structure, sheet-molded compound trunk
lid, and thermoplastic front fender. The M6 includes the first carbon-fiber
roof in a production automobile. As with many of BMW's intelligent weight
saving innovations, this pays double benefits. In addition to saving weight
overall, the lighter roof serves to lower the M6's center of gravity,
contributing to agility. The front and rear bumper supports are also made from
carbon-fiber. The considerable front and rear cross-drilled disc brakes are of
a compound design with an aluminum center hub which reduces unsprung weight for
greater responsiveness.

Unique style offered with many exterior and interior choices
The BMW M6 is based on the award-winning design of the BMW 6 Series. It adds
subtle and functional touches such as a unique front air dam, which is designed
to direct more airflow to the V10 engine as well as the front brakes. The rear
air diffuser, flanked by the four round tailpipes which are characteristic of
products from BMW M, is designed to reduce rear lift for greater stability at
higher speeds. Other styling touches include the side gills in the front
fenders, sculpted rocker panels, and M-style side mirrors. The palette of
seven exterior colors includes four exclusive to BMW M - Silverstone II,
Interlagos Blue, Sepang Bronze and Indianapolis Red. The tailored interior is
offered with eight upholstery choices, which include five full-leather options,
and a choice of three trim options.

Driver-tailored driving experience
Like the new M5 Sedan, the M6 Coupe offers its driver the ability to tailor the
driving experience. The driver can choose three engine output programs - P400,
P500 and P500 Sport. Drivelogic puts 11 shift programs for the seven-speed SMG
at the driver's fingertips. Electronic Damping Control offers three levels of
shock-absorber firmness - Normal, Comfort, and Sport. Even the DSC system
offers a choice of standard and M Dynamic modes as well as the option of
switching it off. These combine for a total of 279 settings. The M Drive
feature allows the driver to custom-tailor each of these settings into one
program, which can be instantly selected at the touch of the "M" button on the
steering wheel.

Z4 Coupe Concept Study
With the BMW Z4 Coupe concept study, BMW is setting new stylistic, design and
technical trends. The two-seater embodies the classic values of the BMW brand
and serves as the inspiration for the recently-announced Z4 Coupe and M Coupe
production versions, which will be available this summer..

Performance of a Thoroughbred Sports Car.
The new 3.0-liter inline six-cylinder engine was selected as the power source
for the BMW Z4 Coupe concept study. And this combination promises impressive
driving dynamics for a corresponding production model. The sprint from 0 to
100 km/h (62.1 mph) can be covered in well under 6 seconds, and the push
continues up to the 250 km/h (155 mph) limit of BMW production vehicles. Its
modern suspension control systems, the electric power steering (EPS), and a
high performance brake system contribute to an optimum driving experience. The
extreme chassis rigidity, which characterizes even the concept study, ensures
optimum driving performance while providing above-average crash safety for a
sports car.

Contrasts Instead of Compromises: Dynamic Even in Design.
The focus during the development of the BMW Z4 Coupe Concept was on driving
performance. The designers have taken an equally uncompromising approach to
realizing the visual dynamics. The esthetics of the concept study build on
the expressive design language of the BMW Z4 Roadster. The long hood, the
"greenhouse" shifted to the rear, and the short overhangs in front and rear
signal classic design features of the BMW brand. In combination with the long
wheelbase and a center of gravity far to the rear, the coupe even at rest gives
the impression of relentlessly pressing forward. The interplay of concave and
convex surfaces merging into striking lines gives the exterior a unique
character but also a touch of visual dynamics even at a standstill. A flowing
roofline characterizes the BMW Z4 Coupe as a classic coupe with a center of
gravity visually shifted towards the rear axle. The recess in the middle of
the roof reinforces the sporting look and character. The combination of these
elements conveys a forward-looking dynamism. The coupe appears low, fast and,
at the same time, elegant.

The greenhouse visibly tapers out into the rear end. As a result, the rear
wheels are visually emphasized and appear powerful and muscular. The spoiler
designed into the rear lid also ensures optimum aerodynamics; the third brake
light is integrated into the rear lid beneath the spoiler. The spoiler and
brake light also emphasize the width of the rear end. The seam around the rear
lid extends discreetly along the rear side windows and then merges with the
sill line. Even with the rear lid open, the sporting look of the rear side
windows with the characteristic Hofmeister kink is visible.

The exterior paintwork in "Glacier Silver", developed exclusively for this
study, gives the coupe the silky-matte glossiness of a solid aluminum
sculpture. Nineteen-inch aluminum wheels, clearly showing their dimensionality
and with an intentionally dark finish to contrast with the exterior paintwork,
highlight the concentrated, powerful overall impression. They were designed
exclusively for this study and were produced using elaborate casting technology.

Dynamics for the Senses: The Interior.
With great attention to detail, BMW's color and trim designers created a
unique, tailored interior for the BMW Z4 Coupe. Ultra-modern materials were
exclusively combined for this concept study and produced as one-of-a-kind. The
refined interior of the study points far into the future of interior design,
indicating what will be possible even for production models.

Matte and gloss contrast in the many solid aluminum elements and visually bring
the technology of the vehicle into the interior. At the same time, soft
leather in warm brown tones radiates a sense of security in the interior.
There is a striking interplay between bright and dark surfaces, conveying a
sense of safety as well as openness and spaciousness. This creates a spatial
impression further intensified by the distribution of colors on the dashboard
and the interior trim.

Aluminum Becomes an Experience for Sight and Touch.
The interior is dominated by polished and brushed aluminum parts alongside
leather, whose subtle matte/glossy contrast gives a sculptural and technical
effect. The three-dimensional rings around the round instruments, the steering
wheel spokes, the door handles and pulls for storage compartments, the air
conditioner adjustment knobs, the pedals and loading trim of the luggage
compartment are milled from a single block of aluminum.

BMW Active Hybrid Concept Study
At NAIAS 2006, BMW is presenting a trendsetting solution for efficient
dynamics: the BMW Active Hybrid drive concept, which combines novel
technological developments in the areas of drive, transmission, and energy
storage.

In addition, it offers insight into the most significant BMW innovations in
this sector. For example, transparent sill-board trims reveal copper-colored
electrical energy storage units ("Super Caps"). They are a basic component of
the BMW Active Hybrid concept. They make a significant contribution to
increasing vehicle performance and, the same time, to lowering fuel
consumption. This is made possible through the recovery of energy that
supplies an auxiliary electrical drive unit. The BMW Concept X3
EfficientDynamics vehicle is a technological medium that demonstrates how
driving pleasure combined with high performance and low fuel consumption may
continue to be possible in the future.

Energy Management BMW Style: High Performance, Optimum Fuel Economy.
The BMW Group defines "Hybridization" as the intelligent management of energy
flow in the vehicle. A hybrid concept must fulfill all of the properties
typical for BMW, such as dynamic performance with excellent fuel economy, must
be suitable for all driving conditions, and must be available for the broadest
possible utilization in the range of models. This philosophy is demonstrated
by the technology of the BMW Concept X3 EfficientDynamics, which differs from
the hybrid systems that are currently being produced and developed: it is based
on an efficient internal combustion engine. Its core element, however, is an
active transmission that accommodates the electric motor including electronics
without additional space requirements. It has another special feature: this
active transmission is not supplied by a conventional battery but instead by
high-performance capacitors.

Higher Performance, Lower Emissions.
Data generated in a computer simulation show that the concept vehicle can
accelerate significantly faster than a comparable production model with a
conventional drive unit. Accelerating from zero to 100 km/h (62.1 mph) is
calculated at around 6.7 seconds, while top speed is around 235 km/h (146mph).
This performance is coupled with a reduction of fuel consumption and the
associated emissions by around 20% in relation to the European driving cycle.

EfficientDynamics: High Precision Injection and Brake Energy Regeneration
At NAIAS 2006, BMW is presenting innovative drive technologies which,
especially in combination, will result in significant fuel consumption
reductions without any sacrifice in terms of driving performance. "High
Precision Injection", a fuel injection technology that BMW will introduce
within the next few years, is a jet-guided direct fuel injection system
suitable for large-scale production.

With Brake Energy Regeneration, the BMW Group is introducing a system for
recovering energy which, in the past, was released as heat by the brake discs.
Now, intelligent alternator regulation can be utilized for the reduction of
fuel consumption. The system is complemented by an automatic engine start-stop
system.