BMW AT THE NAIAS 2006
11 January 2006 - BMW

BMW will be at the NAIAS 2006 in Detroit with attractive new products, a fascinating concept study and many technical innovations.

The most important automobile trade show of the year on the American continent will be the stage for two world premiers: The new BMW Z4 Roadster from the U.S.

Spartanburg plant will be presented for the first time to the public, as will the especially powerful BMW Z4 M Roadster of BMW M GmbH. These are perfectly complemented by the BMW Z4 Coupe which is close to production and which offers additional potential in the near future for this series in the areas of design, technology and performance.

At NAIAS 2006, where around 800,000 visitors from the U.S. and from abroad are expected from the 8th through the 22nd of January, the BMW Group will also dedicate itself particularly intensively to the development of innovative drive concepts.

With the BMW Concept X3 EfficientDynamics, the company shows how the intelligent management of energy streams can contribute to the reduction of fuel consumption and emissions. With its innovative injection technology, the recovery of braking energy, the Automatic Start-Stop system and the BMW Active Hybrid drive system, this technology medium is able to unite maximum dynamic performance with a maximum of efficiency.

Maximum Driving Pleasure in the BMW Z4 M Roadster:
A unique engine in an extraordinary vehicle – this combination is the essence of the special attraction of the new BMW Z4 M Roadster. Its 252 kW/343 hp M Series six-cylinder engine with displacement of 3.2 liters and torque of 365 Nm catapults the open two-seater to 100 km per hour in just 5.0 seconds. The variable M differential lock, the advanced suspension and the high-performance braking system provide optimum traction, unique handling and a high degree of active safety. In terms of appearance, the Z4 M Roadster’s front spoiler with large air intakes, the standard bi-xenon headlights, the twin-spoke design of the 18-inch wheels and the typical M rear end with four tailpipes and diffuser make it stand out.New Engines and a Fresh Design for the BMW Z4 Roadster:With visual accents which underscore its dynamic performance, the new BMW Z4 Roadster is taking off into the year 2006. It is above all the innovations under the hood which will provide additional driving pleasure.

The new 3.0-liter six-cylinder engine in the BMW Z4 Roadster 3.0si (195 kW/265 hp, 315 Nm) accelerates the two-seater, which has a top speed of up to 250 km/h, from 0 to 100 km/h in just 5.7 seconds. As a new option, there is now a six-speed automatic transmission with shift paddle on the steering wheel.The range of engines now features two new 2.5-liter six-cylinder engines. In the BMW Z4 Roadster 2.5si, the power unit delivers 160 kW/218 hp and generates torque of 250 Nm with a top speed of 240 km/h. The second engine variant (130 kW/177 hp, 230 Nm) gives the BMW Z4 Roadster 2.5i a top speed of up to 229 km/h. The 2-liter four-cylinder engine in the BMW Z4 Roadster 2.0i (110 kW/150 hp, 200 Nm) completes the range of engines. Even this model variant achieves a top speed of 220 km/h.

BMW Z4 Coupe Concept Study:
Also at NAIAS 2006, the concept study BMW Z4 Coupe is designed to attract all visitors who are looking for modern examples of fascinating automobile design. With this showpiece, the BMW brand is setting new stylistic, conceptual, and technological trends. The BMW Z4 Coupe concept study offers the prospect of a two-door car which thanks to its superior performance embodies the classic values of the brand.

BMW Efficient Dynamics:
High Precision Injection und Brake Energy Regeneration: BMW technology innovations allow significantly reduced fuel consumption for all models.At NAIAS 2006 in Detroit, BMW will present a series of innovative drive technologies which especially in combination will result in significant consumption reductions without any sacrifice in terms of driving performance. The fuel injection technology “High Precision Injection”, which BMW will introduce within the next few years, is the jet-guided direct fuel injection system suitable for large-scale production. This will realize the full potential for savings in fuel consumption, which the solutions on the market have been unable to achieve up to now. Known as Brake Energy Regeneration, the BMW Group is introducing a system for recovering energy which in the past was released as heat at the brake disks but now through intelligent alternator regulation can be utilized for the reduction of fuel consumption. The system is complemented by an automatic engine start-stop system.

BMW Active Hybrid:
Spontaneous, Powerful in Acceleration and Economical:For high-performance models, the BMW Group is developing the exemplary drive concept BMW Active Hybrid, the BMW interpretation of a hybrid drive based on active transmission and Super Caps. In this concept, the advantages of the electric drive unit are used not only to reduce fuel consumption but also to improve acceleration behavior.

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