BMW AT THE PARIS AUTO SHOW 2006

1. BMW at the Paris 2006 Mondial de l'Automobile. (Short Version) 2. Highlights at a Glance. 3. BMW at the Paris 2006 Mondial de l'Automobile. (Long Version) 3.1 Elegance and Performance United: The new BMW 3 Series Coupé. 3.2 Fresh Power Moving to the Top: The new BMW X3. 3.3 Incomparably Dynamic, Open and Attractive: The BMW M6 Convertible. 3.4 Supreme Efficiency for Supreme Performance: The new Straight-Six Gasoline Engine with Twin Turbo and High-Precision Injection in the BMW 3 Series Saloon and the BMW 3 Series Touring. 3.5 Powerful, Muscular and Economical: The new Straight-Six Diesel Engines in the BMW 3 Series. 3.6 Efficient Use of Energy for Enhanced Driving Dynamics: Intelligent Alternator Control and Regeneration of Brake Energy.

Introducing three new models and attractive innovations on the drivetrain, BMW
stands out clearly once again at the 2006 Paris Motor Show,
the Mondial de l'Automobile: Not only the new BMW 3 Series Coupé,
the new BMW X3, and the BMW M6 Convertible, but also BMW's
new range of straight-six petrol and diesel engines for the 3 Series are making
their debut at the most important motor show of the year in Europe.
The Mondial de l'Automobile is taking place at the fairgrounds of the
capital of France from 30 September - 15 October 2006, and the organisers
expect some1.5 million visitors from all over the world.

At the Mondial de l'Automobile 2006 the new BMW 3 Series Coupé will be
presented to a large audience for the first time. And indeed - this sporting
and elegant two-door is an exclusive new entry into the BMW 3 Series, joining
its Saloon and Touring counterparts. Apart from its stylish look, the Coupé
stands out in particular through its excellent driving dynamics now also
available with BMW's intelligent xDrive all-wheel-drive system.

Visitors from the world of motoring and aficionados of the motor car from all
over the world also have the opportunity in Paris to check out the new
BMW X3 for the first time. This highly successful Sports Activity Vehicle (SAV)
now comes with carefully updated and refined design, a particularly
sophisticated interior, as well as new, powerful engines for even greater
appeal.

Introducing the new version of the BMW X3 as well as a number of xDrive
variants of the 3 Series Coupé, the Munich car company has everything
it takes to further expand its top position as the world-leading manufacturer
of all-wheel-drive vehicles in the premium segment.

The unique M6 Convertible is of course a further attraction at the Mondial
de l'Automobile. This open four-seater combines the dynamic performance of a
super sports car with the exclusivity of a luxury convertible, the 5.0-litre
ten-cylinder power unit developing 373 kW/507 hp for outstanding performance at
all times.
Recently awarded the title "Engine of the Year" once again, the high-speed
power unit accelerates the BMW M6 Convertible from 0-100 km/h in just 4.8
seconds.

Not only the V10 power unit, but also BMW's straight-six engines have already
gained supreme international merits through their fascinating performance,
exemplary refinement and outstanding economy. And now BMW is presenting the new
six-cylinder petrol and diesel engines for the 3 Series at the Paris Motor
Show, particularly the 3.0-litre six-cylinder with Twin Turbo Technology,
High-Precision Injection with direct injection of gasoline fuel, and an
all-aluminium crankcase ensuring top performance in the 3.0-litre six-cylinder.
Making its world debut in the BMW 335i Coupé, this 225 kW/306 hp
power unit will also be available in future in the BMW 3 Series Saloon and the
BMW 3 Series Touring.
Yet another highlight at the Mondial de l'Automobile is BMW's new generation of
straight-six diesel engines also featured in the 3 Series. An all-aluminium
crankcase, turbocharging, and the latest generation of common-rail direct fuel
injection make the new diesel an outstanding example of Efficient Dynamics.
The power unit right at the top, obviously, is the new 3.0-litre featuring
Variable Twin Turbo (VTT) technology for maximum output of 210 kW/286 hp and
peak torque of 580 Newton-metres or 427 lb-ft. This most powerful straight-six
diesel in the world comes in the BMW 3 Series Coupé,
the BMW 3 Series Saloon, and the BMW 3 Series Touring.
BMW's second new straight-six diesel is featured in the BMW 325d. Developing
maximum output of 145 kW/197 hp and peak torque of 400 Nm or 295 lb-ft, this
power unit also using a turbocharger with variable turbine geometry offers
impressive muscle combined with exemplary efficiency:
The new BMW 325d Saloon makes do with just 6.4 litres of diesel fuel per 100
kilometres (equal to 44.1 mpg Imp) in the EU test cycle, the new
BMW 325d Touring consumes hardly any more fuel at 6.6 litres or 42.8 mpg Imp.
Searching for efficient dynamics, BMW does not focus on the development
of the power unit alone. On the contrary - innovations involving the engine's
ancillary units allow further progress reducing fuel consumption and enhancing
motoring pleasure at the same time. An impressive example in this context is
Intelligent Alternator Control announced by BMW at the 2006 Mondial de
l'Automobile, which comprises a system for the regeneration of brake energy.
The objective in this case is to generate the electric power required for the
car's on-board network exclusively in the overrun mode and under application of
the brakes, so that the engine is not required to
develop any energy for driving the alternator when pulling the car. In
practice, this means that a greater share of the energy contained within the
fuel is available for extra driving dynamics and power when accelerating.

Regeneration of brake energy is therefore an additional method for ensuring
enhanced fuel efficiency, energy so far wasted through dissipation of
heat on the brake discs being converted into electric power and fed to the
car's on-board network.