CO2 EMISSIONS & CONSUMPTION.

Singapore. BMW Asia has introducedthe new BMW X5 M & BMW X6 M, both of which have now been given striking accentuations at the front and rear, with new adaptive LED headlamps as standard.

“Targeted at discerning customers who enjoy the unique high-performance character of a BMW M car in the segment of BMW X models, the BMW X5 M and the BMW X6 M are the first all-wheel-drive models to offer the supreme performance, dynamic driving features, athletic design, and premium quality of a typical BMW M Car,” said Mr Neil Fiorentinos, Managing Director of BMW Group Asia.

“With the revised look, the exterior appearances of the BMW X5 M and BMW X6 M have been enhanced to better characterize the exclusive athleticism and performance supremacy that they possess.”

Sharper and More Stylish Look.

With Innovative Light Technology.

The standard fog lights of the BMW X5 M and BMW X6 M are now set in matt finish surrounds in the upper area of the outer air inlets. Their higher and more lateral position emphasise the width of the vehicle. The striking three dimensional modelling of the frame and newly designed bars, angled in the lower section, make the BMW kidney grille stand out especially conspicuously within the vehicle front section. The angle of the grille bars is flush with the bottom of the headlamp units, thereby creating an additional horizontal line which likewise highlights the wide track and stable road-holding of the new BMW X5 M and BMW X6 M.

As an alternative to the standard bi-xenon light, the new BMW X5 M and BMW X6 M are the first vehicles in their respective segments to be fitted standard with adaptive LED headlamps. Their bright white light ensures optimum visibility, while their high-quality appearance represents a new interpretation of the brand's hallmark twin circular headlamps. The three dimensionally shaped luminous rings of the adaptive LED headlamps are strikingly levelled off both at the top and bottom and are overlaid at the upper edge by an LED-fed accent light. The light sources for low and high beam light are LED units positioned on a horizontal bar at its centre, feeding their light into the reflectors in front.

With the newly designed rear lights with LED technology, the powerfully shaped rear section of the new BMW X5 M and BMW X6 M also feature more intense styling. The rear lights are now two LED-fed light banks which create the brand's hallmark night design as a harmoniously glowing light mass. The fact that they are horizontally aligned and stretch far out to the sides emphasise both the width of the vehicle and the flowing transition between the side section and rear.

BMW X5 M and BMW X6 M.

BMW TwinPower Turbo Technology sets benchmark in Dynamic Performance & Efficiency.

Both the BMW X5 M and the BMW X6 M are powered by a high-performance V8 engine delivering 555 hp at an engine speed of 6,000 rpm from an engine capacity of 4,395 cc. The BMW M TwinPower Turbo engine is the world’s first power unit with a common exhaust manifold encompassing both rows of cylinders and featuring TwinScroll Twin Turbo Technology.

BMW’s intelligent xDrive all-wheel-drive system is naturally geared to the specific power and performance characteristics of the BMW X5 M and the BMW X6 M, just like Dynamic Performance Control also standard on both models. Interacting with the cars’ special M suspension including Adaptive Drive and the Servotronic power steering, this ensures the driving behavior so characteristic of a BMW M Car, combining unique driving stability with precisely controlled steering qualities all the way to the highest level of driving dynamics.

The BMW X5 M and the BMW X6 M set the benchmark in this segment of high-performance models in terms of acceleration, lateral dynamics, steering behavior, stopping power, and efficiency. Both models accelerate to 100 km/h from a standstill in 4.7 seconds and stand out not only through the truly impressive delivery of power by the V8 turbo engine providing maximum torque of 680 Newton-meters in the broad speed range between 1,500 and 5,650 rpm, but also through the likewise smooth and consistent build-up of lateral forces meeting the highest requirements and the most dynamic level of performance in bends.

The exclusive character of both the BMW X5 M and the BMW X6 M results to a large extent from a level of driving performance unique in this particular segment. Both models offer the ultimate in their segment in every respect, providing performance and dynamic driving reserves quite unique versus the competition and ensuring an experience of unlimited supremacy in everyday traffic.

BMW M TwinPower Turbo Technology.

Innovative Turbocharging Configuration.

Power and performance typical of BMW M is delivered by the power unit specifically developed for both the BMW X5 M and the BMW X6 M featuring the BMW M TwinPower Turbo technology. The BMW M TwinPower Turbo technology is developed on the basis of Twin Scroll Twin Turbo technology and the exhaust manifold extending over both rows of cylinders patented by BMW offer absolutely extreme response and spontaneity, a linear build-up of engine power, and an unusually consistent torque curve.

The two turbochargers are positioned together with the catalytic converters in the V-section between the two rows of cylinders. The position of the intake and exhaust ducts provided in this way serves to reduce the length of the pipes and manifolds and increase their cross-section, with pressure losses on the exhaust side being significantly minimized in the process.

The joint flow of exhaust gas provided by the common manifold system connecting two cylinders at a time also ensures optimum gas throughput. The separation of exhaust flow is continued until the exhaust gas reaches the turbine wheel, building up ongoing pressure on the two Twin Scroll Turbochargers not impaired by any kind of counter-pressure.

With maximum charge pressure amounting to 1.5 bar, the use of Twin Scroll Twin Turbo technology with its inter-cylinder exhaust manifold makes unique use of the turbo-charging potential. Immediate, direct response to the gas pedal and truly exceptional pulling force from the engine starting at low speeds and continuing consistently to the highest load level characterize the BMW M TwinPower Turbo technology from BMW M GmbH. The truly impressive development of power ensured in this way is accompanied by fascinating engine sound accentuating the fast-revving engine characteristics and the linear build-up of power by a supreme acoustic effect typical of a BMW M Car.

Reflecting the superior power of the engine, the high-performance V8 power unit comes with a cooling system developed specifically for the two new models. One special feature in this context is the indirect intercooling effect serving to optimize performance under particularly dynamic driving conditions.

The power unit in both BMW X5 M and BMW X6 M featuring the BMW M TwinPower Turbo technology develops the outstanding output and performance with equally outstanding efficiency. In addition to direct fuel injection with High Precision Injection technology, both the BMW X5 M and the BMW X6 M are equipped with a wide range of technologies from BMW EfficientDynamics. Apart from Brake Energy Regeneration, these also include on-demand control of the electrical fuel pump, a detectable a/c compressor, as well as a volume flow-controlled supply of hydraulic fluid to the anti-roll system also operating specifically on demand.

Both models offer average fuel consumption in the EU test cycle of 13.9 liters per 100 kilometers. Their CO2 rating is 325 grams per kilometer. And last but not least, the engine naturally fulfils all the requirements of the US LEV II standard as well as the EU5 requirements in Europe.

The new BMW X5M and BMW X6 M are available at the Munich Automobiles showroom.

Additional information enclosed:

1. The new BMW X5 M & BMW X6 M price list.
2. The new BMW X5 M & BMW X6 M variants and specifications.

Ends.

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The BMW Group

The BMW Group is one of the most successful manufacturers of automobiles and motorcycles in the world with its BMW, MINI, Husqvarna Motorcycles  and Rolls-Royce brands. As a global company, the BMW Group operates 29 production and assembly facilities in 14 countries and has a global sales network in more than 140 countries.

In 2011, the BMW Group sold about 1.67 million cars and more than 113,000 motorcycles worldwide. The profit before tax for the financial year 2011 was euro 7.38 billion on revenues amounting to euro 68.82 billion. At 31 December 2011, the BMW Group had a workforce of approximately 100,000 employees.

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About Munich Automobiles

Munich Automobiles Pte Ltd is the world’s first dedicated BMW M dealership, and authorized BMW car service centre. This formation of an exclusive BMW M dealership serves to enhance the sub-brand’s visibility and exclusivity.

Apart from holding the retail rights to the full range of BMW M vehicles; BMW 1 Series M Coupé, BMW M3, BMW M5, BMW M6, BMW X5M and BMW X6M, Munich Automobiles also provides aftersales services to all BMW vehicles and is a distributor of genuine BMW parts.

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Jakarta.  Only a few weeks after introducing the new BMW X5 M to the public, BMW Indonesia has unveiled the new BMW X6 M at the BMW Studio, Plaza Indonesia.  The models are the first all-wheel-drive vehicles featuring the newly developed V8 engine that attains 555 hp at an engine speed range of 6,000 rpm from engine capacity of 4,395 cc. 

“The new BMW X6 M targets individuals who are successful, extroverted, performance-oriented and expect only the best state-of-the-art technology and design,” said Ramesh Divyanathan, President Director of BMW Indonesia.  “The new BMW X6 M will be available at BMW showrooms starting in May 2010.  Interested customers can place their individual orders by contacting our authorized dealers.”

The new BMW X6 M and the new BMW X5 M share qualities of supreme performance on the road and the design of the front end with its large air intakes. The BMW X6 M, in its unique design, alludes to fascinating driving dynamics and the car’s athletic charisma.

The BMW X6 M set new standards in this segment of high-performance models in terms of acceleration, lateral dynamics, steering behaviour, stopping power, and efficiency. It accelerates to 100 km/h from a standstill in 4.7 seconds and is distinguished by its truly impressive delivery of power from the V8 turbo engine providing maximum torque of 680 Newton-metres in the broad speed range between 1,500 and 5, 650 rpm. It is also stands out through the smooth and consistent build-up of lateral forces that meet the highest requirements and the most dynamic level of performance in bends.

Power and performance typical of BMW M is delivered by the new M TwinPower Turbo engine with Twin Scroll Twin Turbo Technology and the exhaust manifold extending over both rows of cylinders offering absolutely extreme response and spontaneity, a linear build-up of engine power, and an unusually consistent torque curve.

The new M TwinPower Turbo engine develops its outstanding output and performance with equally outstanding efficiency. In addition to direct High Precision Injection, the BMW X6 M is equipped with a wide range of technologies from BMW ­EfficientDynamics. The average fuel consumption is 14.3 liters/100 km and the CO2 rating is 335 grams per km. The engine fulfills EU5 requirement.

The BMW X6 M, together with the new BMW X5 M, is the first all-wheel-drive models built by BMW M GmbH, a subsidiary of BMW AG, combining BMW xDrive and Dynamic Performance Control with all the specific requirements and qualities of a high-performance vehicle in typical M style. The characteristic highlight is the outstanding driving dynamics combined with supreme driving stability and excellent traction. Driving pleasure is further enhanced by a level of agility unparalleled in this segment and the unusually neutral steering behaviour.

The tremendous success of the BMW M GmbH began with limited but carefully planned production expanding on the company’s background in motor racing.
It was established in 1972 with the aim to develop high-performance automobiles which are suitable for everyday road traffic but with the sleek aesthetics and drive and suspension technology directly inspired by motor racing.  

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The BMW Group

The BMW Group is one of the most successful manufacturers of automobiles and motorcycles in the world with its BMW, MINI and Rolls-Royce brands. As a global company, the BMW Group operates 24 production facilities in 13 countries and has a global sales network in more than 140 countries.

The BMW Group achieved a global sales volume of more than 1.43 million automobiles and over 101,000 motorcycles for the 2008 financial year. Revenues for 2008 totalled EUR 53.2 billion, with earnings before interest and taxes (EBIT) of EUR 921 million. The company employed a global workforce of approximately 98,000 associates on 30 September 2009.

The success of the BMW Group has always been built on long-term thinking and responsible action. The company has therefore established ecological and social sustainability throughout the value chain, comprehensive product responsibility and a clear commitment to conserving resources as an integral part of its strategy. As a result of its efforts, the BMW Group has been ranked industry leader in the Dow Jones Sustainability Indexes for the last five years.

BMW in Indonesia

PT. BMW Indonesia is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Bayerische Motoren Werke (BMW) AG, the world manufacturer of BMW vehicles based in Munich, Germany. The establishment of this subsidiary in April 2001 reflects the BMW Group’s confidence in the long-term future of Indonesia and its commitment to maintaining and extending BMW’s leading position in the premium market segment. PT. BMW Indonesia’s activities cover the wholesale of BMW cars, spare parts and accessories, as well as the overall planning of sales, marketing, after-sales, and related activities in Indonesia. Its dealership network covers 11 new car dealers and 1 used-car dealer spread out in various cities in Indonesia. Selected models of the 3 and 5 Series sedans are also assembled in Indonesia by a local partner. More information about BMW Indonesia may be found online at www.bmw.co.id. 

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