THE NEW 3 SERIES

EDITOR'S NOTE: Attached is the BMW AG version of the press kit and not all information is applicable to the US market. For the US, the 3 Series will continue to be available in a variety of 328i and 335i models with the addition of the 335d Sedan featuring BluePerformance technology. A US specific information is forthcoming. ====================================== Description in brief. 2 The new BMW 3 Series.(short version) 7 The design:Unmistakably on top form. 15 BMW EfficientDynamics in the new BMW 3 Series. 19 The engine: A wide range of engines with top figures for performance and efficiency. 26 The new generation of the operating concept BMW iDrive:Simply fascinating. 33 BMW ConnectedDrive: A network for increased safety and comfort. 36 The intelligent all-wheel drive system BMW xDrive. 42 The history: From pioneer to role model for dynamic performance in the medium category. 44 The new sports automatic transmission with double clutch in the BMW 3 Series Coupé and the BMW 3 Series Convertible: 48 Technical specifications. 53 Exterior and interior dimensions. 69 Power and torque diagram. 71

It is the epitome of sporty flair in its segment and for years it has
maintained the leading position as the mostly widely sold premium vehicle in
the world. Now the BMW 3 Series sets out to extend its lead even further.
Specific design modifications, a further refined interior design, the new
generation of the optional operating concept BMW iDrive, new services provided
by BMW ConnectedDrive, a revised range of engines and innovations in the areas
of drive technology, safety and comfort make both the new BMW 3 Series Saloon
and the new BMW 3 Series Touring more attractive than ever before.

With rear-wheel drive, harmonious axle load distribution, outstanding steering
precision and highly sophisticated chassis technology, the BMW 3 Series sets
unsurpassed standards for driving dynamics in its segment.
More than ever before, this unique driving pleasure can now be combined with an
awareness of economy and minimised pollutant emissions.
Thanks to BMW EfficientDynamics the new BMW 3 Series achieves significantly
lower fuel consumption and exhaust emission levels with each of the ten engine
variations available than those of the relevant competitors in the premium
segment.

The new features in the powertrain field include the further optimised
electronically controlled all-wheel drive system BMW xDrive. This intelligent
all-wheel drive system which variably distributes the drive force between front
and rear wheels to enhance driving dynamics as well as ride stability and
traction can now be combined with five engine types. The new BMW 320d xDrive is
available as a Saloon and Touring model.

Another new feature for both body versions: the BMW 318d - by far the most
efficient vehicle of its category with an average fuel consumption of just 4.7
litres per 100 kilometres - is now also available with a 6-speed automatic
transmission.

Parallel to the market launch of the new BMW 3 Series Saloon and the new BMW 3
Series Touring, a new 7-speed sports automatic transmission with double clutch
will be presented for the Coupé and the Convertible of the series. This allows
further improved acceleration figures in the models BMW 335i Coupé and BMW 335i
Convertible, and combines this added dynamic performance - as compared to the
standard 6-speed manual transmission - with the comfort features of an
automatic transmission.

The 7-speed sports automatic transmission with double clutch shifts without
interrupting traction.