BMW Group at The Moscow International Automobile Salon
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MOSCOW – August 31, 2012: The Moscow International Automobile Salon, which will be held from 31 August to 9 September 2012 at the Crocus Expo Exhibition Center, is, undoubtedly, a key automotive business event in Russia. At its stand, the BMW Group will showcase new automobiles and off-road vehicles as well as the European premiere of a concept car:
1. The new BMW 7 Series
2. The new BMW Х1
3. The new BMW Х6 M
4. The new BMW M6 Coupé
5. The new BMW M6 Convertible
6. ВМW 1 Series M Performance M135i
7. ВМW i8 Spyder Concept – European premiere
“The new BMW 7 Series is a headliner among the premieres at our stand. Another stand out is the MINI premiere of the MINI John Cooper Works Countryman,” according to Peter Kronschnabl, President of BMW Group Russia.“The whole world is celebrating the 95th anniversary of BMW in 2012, therefore participation in the Moscow International Automobile Salon, where there are so many fans of the brand, is of significant importance to us. I invite all those who love speed, who appreciate BMW’s achievements in sports, and all drivers to visit the BMW Group at Crocus Expo.”
The new BMW 7 Series
The main BMW Group premiere at the 2012 Moscow Automobile Salon reflects its status as the BMW Group’s new flagship ‒ a world leader among premium car manufacturers.
To enhance the level of comfort in the new BMW 7 Series, the key technical nodes, mechanics and suspension kinematics have been optimised. The chassis has been fine-tuned and new rubber bearings, dampers and air-suspension with regulated body height have been fitted. The electronic control system settings in the new BMW 7 Series are designed to enhance the dynamics and comfort of the vehicle, both for the driver and passengers.
The exterior is now equipped with LED headlights with hallmark BMW halo-shaped light rings and exterior rear-view mirrors with integrated turn indicator. Passengers can now enjoy an optional rear seat entertainment system that features a new 9.2-inch monitor. In addition, the new BMW 7 Series is equipped with a multifunctional instrument display behind the steering wheel, which reponds to the driver’s needs using innovative Black Panel technology, while the central control display allows high-resolution 3D graphics.
The BMW 7 Series comes with new and completely revised engine versions, which are extremely economical and channel torque to the driven wheels through an intelligent eight-speed automatic transmission. The four-wheel-drive modification 740Li xDrive will be an exclusive new product for the Russian market.
Vehicles in this class are not just focused on powerful engines and exclusive design, but also on cutting-edge technologies for driver assistance systems and mobile services. In the new BMW 7 Series, BMW ConnectedDrive features the latest generation of the Professional navigation system; the new BMW Night Vision system with a dynamic light spot function; LED High-Beam Assistant system, Driver Assistant Plus system, Active Protection and much more.
The new BMW X1
One of the BMW Group’s most successful vehicles, the BMW X1 compact crossover, will be presented to visitors to the Moscow Automobile Salon 2012 in a new look.
The front apron with its new shape and extended painted surfaces underlines the premium class of BMW X1 and its affiliation with the BMW X crossover family. The vehicle now has new-design headlights with LED light rings. The fog lamps also have new edging. Key exterior modifications include: reduced plastic bordering at the lower edge of the body, turn indicators, integrated rearview mirrors, extended painted surfaces and rear bumper protection. Customisation possibilities have also been enhanced with new colour options for the body and light-alloy wheels. For the first time, two design package options are available for the BMW X1: BMW xLine and BMW Sport Line, as well as an optional М package.
The range of engines has been considerably expanded for the new BMW X1: starting with the BMW Х1 sDrive18i, with an output of 110 kW/150 hp, through to the BMW Х1 xDrive28i, with 180 kW/245 hp.
Auto Start-Stop function for all models, except the BMW Х1 sDrive18i (the six-speed automatic transmission is optional), is unique in this segment. A mode switching function, which includes economical ECO PRO mode, is also available.
The BMW xDrive intelligent all-wheel-drive system is offered in the basic trim level for twomodifications of the BMW X1 and also as an optional alternative to the rear-wheel drive.
The new BMW X1 traditionally presents a wide range of BMW ConnectedDrive functions, including the high beam switch, adaptive headlights, rear-view camera, cruise control with automatic brake function, Internet access package, enhanced smartphone and music equipment integration, realtime traffic information as well as BMW applications for Internet radio, Facebook and Twitter.
The new BMW Х6 М
Dream car, luxury sports car, the very essence of dynamic performance – all of these definitions equally suit the new BMW X6 M. The changes to the model concern both its design and innovative equipment.
The predecessor of the high-performance Sports Activity Coupé presented at MIAS was unveiled in spring 2012. It is the first vehicle in its class with an upgrade package supplemented by adaptive LED headlights instead of standard bi-xenon. In the BMW X6 M, the adaptive LED headlights are included in the standard trim. The BMW X6 M is equipped with 20” M light alloy wheels double-spoke two-tone and mixed tyres.
The BMW Individual high-gloss Shadow Line with M black-border fog lamps and door sill finish emphasise the exclusivity of this model. Expressive body accents are complemented by a sporty interior: sport seats with electrical adjustment and memory function, Leather Merino with extended contents, an M leather steering wheel with gearshift paddles, Driver’s side M footrest, pedals stainless steel, brushed aluminium shadow interior trim and BMW Individual headliner anthracite.
The new BMW M6 Coupé and BMW M6 Convertible
The exclusive sports models, the BMW M6 Coupé and the BMW M6 Convertible, combine excellent dynamic characteristics with an atmosphere of accentuated luxury. Their unparalleled power is authentically reflected in the expressive design of both models. A high-revving V8 engine with M TwinPower Turbo technology with an output of 412 kW/560 hp, an М Drivelogic sevenspeed transmission with dual clutch in conjunction with the Active M Differential, special drive train technologies, ideal weight distribution between the axles and optimised aerodynamic qualities will satisfy true fans of BMW M vehicles.
Wide air intakes, expressively-outlined headlights and large smooth surfaces give the new BMW M6 Coupé and BMW M6 Convertible their distinctive appearance. The most prominent element of these vehicles is the newly-designed M “kidney” with “M6” model designation. The coupé model is distinguished by a dynamic top contour made of carbon fibre reinforced plastic , whereas the BMW M6 Convertible is fitted with a high-quality soft-top, completed with eye-catching “fin” staling, which allows re-discovering the sensation of dynamics.
The BMW М6 Coupé accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in 4.2 seconds; the BMW M6 Convertible in 4.3 seconds. One of the brightest, most innovative additions for optimisation of the steering response in ultra-dynamic driving situations is the optional M carbon-ceramic brake system which also makes its debut in the new vehicles.
The BMW 1 Series М Performance M135i
The BMW Group introduced its BMW M Performance Automobiles line for the first time at the 2012 Geneva Motor Show and now all BMW sports versions are divided into two groups: ВМW М and BMW M Performance.