An Asphalt Rush on Three Wheels: BMW Designs New SlideCarver With Driving Dynamics From the BMW 5 Series

Sleek, Hi-Tech Scooter Handles the Tightest of Corners Like No Other BMW

WOODCLIFF LAKE, N.J., Jan. 30 -- Say goodbye to tedious scooter rides with the new BMW SlideCarver, a sleek three-wheel scooter engineered with BMW 5 Series driving dynamics at your feet for a smooth, fun ride that catches air and glides over asphalt.

The stylish BMW SlideCarver offers amazing response with the 5 Series Sedan pendulum support integrated into the aluminum chassis, handling the tightest of corners with comfort and stability.

SlideCarver Borrows Elements From StreetCarver

The SlideCarver is a sister product design to the StreetCarver, the award-winning skateboard that introduced a new genre of mobility engineered with BMW technology. Carver enthusiasts will revel in the nimble, hi-tech scooter's front-wheel suspension system that allows for maximum agility and roadholding.

Unlike ordinary scooters, the SlideCarver is steered both in the front and back, so it can virtually turn and pivot on the point. The progressive steering action allows riders to shift weight and change direction while maintaining full control, and the Magura twin-disc brakes ensure a safe ride with smooth stops. Other safety features include wide tires equipped with wear indicators, showing when it is necessary to replace the running surface.

When enthusiasts need a rest from carving turns, the BMW SlideCarver can be folded and quickly stored into a trunk or locker. The SlideCarver has a patented folding mechanism with a quick release, which can be operated easily by hand.

BMW Design Philosophy Rides on Three Wheels

The SlideCarver was designed by the Munich Studio of DesignWorksUSA, the California-based international strategic design consultancy owned by BMW Group, in collaboration with BMW Group Design. The concave, symmetrical deck of the BMW SlideCarver features lines that are accelerated, yet harmonious. The forms are sculptural and show motion just as expressive as the Z4 roadster design, with proportions being tight and forward-oriented.

The BMW SlideCarver stands 39.5 inches high by 20 inches wide, has a 26.5-inch wheelbase and weighs approximately 26.5 pounds. It is recommended for riders age 12 and up.

The BMW SlideCarver retails for $695 and is available at BMW dealerships, at www.bmw-online.com or by calling 888-269-6654.

BMW Group In America

BMW of North America, LLC has been present in the United States since 1975. ROLLS-ROYCE Motor Cars NA, LLC began distributing vehicles in 2003. The BMW Group in the United States has grown to include marketing, sales, and financial service organizations for the BMW brand, the MINI brand, and the ROLLS-ROYCE brand of Motor Cars; DesignworksUSA, an industrial design firm in California; a technology office in Silicon Valley and various other operations throughout the country. BMW Manufacturing Corp. in South Carolina is part of BMW Group's global manufacturing network and is the exclusive manufacturing plant for all Z4 roadster and X5 Sports Activity Vehicles. The BMW Group sales organization is represented in the U.S. through networks of 340 BMW passenger car centers, 327 BMW Sports Activity Vehicle centers, 148 BMW motorcycle retailers, 73 MINI passenger car dealers, and 25 ROLLS-ROYCE Motor Car dealers. BMW (US) Holding Corp., the BMW Group's sales headquarters for North, Central and South America, is located in Woodcliff Lake, New Jersey.

Information about BMW Group products is available to consumers via the Internet at:

   www.bmwusa.com
   www.bmwmotorradusa.com
   www.miniusa.com
   www.rolls-roycemotorcars.com

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