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World premiere: the BMW 6 Series
Coupe
The Auto Shanghai 2011 is the
scene of the world premiere of a new dream car. The new BMW 6
Series Coupe fascinates with a unique combination of aesthetics,
luxury and innovative technology. The body design, which was
inspired by flowing waves, and an exclusive interior give the
2+2-seater an impressive appearance. Powerful engines and
state-of-the-art suspension technology set benchmarks for
sportiness and motoring comfort. Thanks to Adaptive LED
headlights, the latest generation of the BMW Head-Up Display and
the Bang & Olufsen High End Surround Sound System, the BMW 6
Series Coupe provides additional accents for innovation and
unsurpassed driving pleasure.
Asian premiere: the BMW Vision
ConnectedDrive
With the BMW Vision ConnectedDrive
concept car being presented at the Auto Shanghai 2011, BMW is
offering a glance into the future of intelligent networking
between driver, vehicle and environment. Expressive design and
innovative technology reflect the vision of BMW ConnectedDrive
and the potential that can be unleashed through a targeted
exchange of information for optimising comfort, safety and
Infotainment inside an automobile. Using typical BMW design
vocabulary, the two-seater roadster prototype epitomises the
focus on driving pleasure. Captivating light effects symbolise
the flow of information permitting the use of innovative BMW
ConnectedDrive functions. With groundbreaking driver assistance
systems, a novel display and operating concept as well as
innovative technical solutions for connecting with the world of
Infotainment, the BMW Vision ConnectedDrive offers a glance into
a future driving experience that has been further intensified
thanks to intelligent networking.
Asian premiere: the BMW ActiveE
BMW has taken the next step on the
way to emission-free mobility. With the BMW ActiveE the premium
carmaker is underlining its consistent development work in the
field of electric mobility within the framework of project i.
The knowledge gained from field tests with the BMW ActiveE will
be fed into the further development of the BMW Group’s future
Megacity Vehicle, which will be ready for series production in
the year 2013. The BMW ActiveE is powered by a 125 kW/170 bhp
electric motor. The intelligent arrangement of drive components
and energy storage systems inside the vehicle create the ideal
preconditions for typical BMW driving dynamics and enhanced
functionality. The vehicle, which is based on the BMW 1 Series
Coupe, offers four fully-fledged seats, a 200-litre luggage
compartment, rear-wheel drive and a range of around 200
kilometres in everyday driving conditions.
Asian premiere: the new BMW 1
Series Coupe, the new BMW 1 Series Convertible
Unsurpassed driving pleasure in
the compact segment is now even more attractive. With targeted
design modifications optimising not only the sporty and elegant
appearance but also the aerodynamic characteristics, the new BMW
1 Series Coupe and the new BMW 1 Series Convertible are being
presented to the Asian public for the first time at the Auto
Shanghai. Both models are being sold on the Chinese automotive
market with a powerful and efficient four-cylinder engine
featuring VALVETRONIC. Exemplary fuel consumption and emission
levels, rear-wheel drive, high-end suspension technology,
innovative equipment features and premium qu ality have helped
these cars establish an exceptional position within the
competitive environment.
Photos: Automotive
Intelligence/BMW
(April 4, 2011)
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