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BMW Announces Exhibition Details for the 2012 Geneva International Motor Show | BMW
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Geneva International Motor Show: Exhibition Overview Announced
BMW has announced the exhibition overview for the 2012 Geneva International Motor Show. While a very wide lineup is planned, the highlight is expected to be the company's first four-door coupe, the 6 Series Gran Coupe.
Text by SUZUKI Fumihiko (OPENERS)
6 Series Gran Coupe Makes World Premiere
The 6 Series Gran Coupe, BMW's first four-door coupe. Despite having four doors, it boasts a flowing silhouette typical of a coupe and a luxurious interior. Compared to the standard 6 Series, the wheelbase is 113mm longer, providing ample rear legroom. The 460-liter luggage space can be expanded to 1,265 liters by folding down the rear seats.
There are three model variations. The gasoline-powered 640i and the diesel-powered 640d are equipped with a 3.0-liter twin-turbo inline six-cylinder engine. The 640i produces a maximum output of 235kW at 5,800-6,000rpm and a peak torque of 450Nm at 1,300-4,500rpm, while the 640d delivers 230kW at 4,400rpm and 630Nm at 1,500-2,500rpm.
The top model, the 650i, is powered by a 4.4-liter V8 engine producing a maximum output of 330kW at 5,500-6,000rpm and a peak torque of 650Nm at 2,000-4,500rpm.
All models feature the "Valvetronic" variable valve lift system and an 8-speed automatic transmission. Furthermore, an all-wheel-drive "xDrive" model will be available for the 650i.
M6 and New "M Performance" Models to Debut
As previously reported,BMW M will exhibit the M6, a high-performance model based on the 6 Series.
Additionally, four new models under BMW M's new "M Performance" category will be introduced: the M550d xDrive, M550d xDrive Touring, X5 M50d, and X6 M50d.
All these are high-performance models equipped with design and technology inherited from M series. Their most distinctive feature is the 3.0-liter inline six-cylinder diesel engine, which employs a total of three turbochargers: one large turbocharger for high output and two smaller ones for responsiveness. This engine produces a maximum output of 280kW at 4,000rpm and a peak torque of 740Nm at 2,000rpm. The suspension and wheels are also sporty, derived from M. The M550d xDrive, based on the 5 Series, achieves 0-100km/h in 4.7 seconds with fuel efficiency of 6.3ℓ/100km, and CO2 emissions of 165g/km.
3 Series: Entry-Level, M Sport Package, and Diesel Models Arrive
The new 3 Series, which already includes the328iequipped with a 2.0-liter four-cylinder twin-turbo engine, will see the addition of the entry-level 320i, and the diesel engine models 318d and 316d. Additionally, an M Sport Package model will be exhibited.
The 320i, like the 328i, is powered by a 2.0-liter inline four-cylinder twin-turbo engine, but its maximum output is limited to 135kW at 5,000rpm and peak torque to 270Nm at 1,250rpm.
Nevertheless, compared to the previous generation, it offers a 10kW increase in output and a 60Nm increase in torque. Paired with a 6-speed manual transmission, it accelerates from 0-100km/h in 7.3 seconds, 0.9 seconds faster than its predecessor, and achieves fuel efficiency of 5.9ℓ/100km, an improvement of 0.5ℓ/100km. The Valvetronic cylinder control technology is combined with the VANOS camshaft control technology.
The diesel engine unit is a 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine with a twin-turbocharger and an all-aluminum construction.
The 318d produces a maximum output of 105kW at 4,000rpm and a peak torque of 320Nm at 1,750-2,500rpm. It accelerates from 0-100km/h in 9.1 seconds with a 6-speed manual transmission (9.3 seconds with an 8-speed automatic) and has a top speed of 210km/h. Fuel efficiency is 4.5ℓ/100km with CO2 emissions of 117g/km.
The 316d produces a maximum output of 85kW at 4,000rpm and a peak torque of 260Nm at 1,750-2,500rpm. Acceleration from 0-100km/h is 10.9 seconds for the 6-speed manual model and 11.3 seconds for the 8-speed automatic model, with a top speed of 202km/h. Fuel efficiency is 4.4ℓ/100km for the manual and 4.5ℓ for the automatic, with CO2 emissions of 115g/km and 116g/km, respectively.
The 3 Series will also be joined by the ActiveHybrid 3 in the future, and xDrive all-wheel-drive models will be added starting in June. The 320i xDrive, 320d xDrive, 328i xDrive, and 335i xDrive are confirmed. For the 320d xDrive, the 6-speed manual model accelerates from 0-100km/h in 7.5 seconds, and the 8-speed automatic model in 7.4 seconds. The manual model's fuel efficiency is 4.8ℓ/100km with CO2 emissions of 127-129g/km. Meanwhile, the automatic models achieve fuel efficiency of 4.7-4.8ℓ/100km and CO2 emissions of 124-126g/100km.
1 Series: Models with CO2 Emissions Below 100g/km Introduced
The1 Series, which underwent a full model change in September 2011, will also see new variations added.
The 125i will feature the most powerful engine in the series, a 2.0-liter four-cylinder twin-turbo engine producing a maximum output of 160kW at 5,000rpm and a peak torque of 310Nm at 1,350-4,800rpm. The Valvetronic cylinder control technology is combined with VANOS camshaft control technology. The 6-speed manual transmission model accelerates from 0-100km/h in 6.4 seconds, reaching a top speed of 245km/h. The 8-speed automatic model achieves 6.5 seconds and 243km/h. Fuel efficiency is 6.6ℓ/100km, with CO2 emissions of 154g/km.
The 125d is equipped with a 2.0-liter four-cylinder twin-turbo diesel engine, with a stated maximum output of 160kW at 4,400rpm and peak torque of 450Nm at 1,500-2,500rpm. Compared to its predecessor, the 123d, this represents an increase of 10kW in maximum output and 50Nm in peak torque.
The highlight of the 1 Series is the 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition, powered by a 1.6-liter four-cylinder diesel engine. With CO2 emissions of 99g/km, it is the first mass-produced vehicle to achieve emissions below 100g/km. It produces a maximum output of 86kW at 4,000rpm and a peak torque of 260Nm at 1,750-2,500rpm. With a 6-speed manual transmission, it accelerates from 0-100km/h in 10.5 seconds, reaching a top speed of 195km/h. Fuel efficiency is 3.8ℓ/100km.
Additionally, an M Sport Package for the 1 Series is scheduled for release in the spring.
New X6 Also Debuts
The X6, a Sports Activity Coupe that has sold over 150,000 units worldwide, will feature design revisions and updated equipment.
The i3 Concept and i8 Concept, which garnered attention when exhibited at the Tokyo Motor Show, will also be on display in Geneva.
