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July 16,
2008
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BMW Introduces Facelift of New
3 Series

Munich - 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.
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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.
Photos: BMW
(July 11, 2008)
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