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BMW Series

Saloon

	Sheer
www.bmw.com	Driving Pleasure

THE BMW SERIES SALOON.

JOY IS AN EXPLORATION OF BEAUTY.

BMW EfficientDynamics

Less emissions. More driving pleasure.

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F EAL SU T /

INSPIRING DESIGN DOES NOT ALWAYS BEGIN ON PAPER.

Beauty, they say, is in the eyes of the beholder. The beauty of a BMW is based on ideas. In the case of the BMW Series Saloon, the designers’ idea was to re-invent dynamism, using distinctive and elegant lines. They designed an elongated front section, which suggests power while helping to lower fuel consumption. The interior design is both harmonious and dynamically charged. Find out more about dynamism in its most beautiful form: www.bmw.com/ series

The BMW Series Saloon		Technology		Equipment		Summaries
THE AESTHETICS OF		ON CURVES AND		AS INDIVIDUAL		BMW SERIES
SPORTING ELEGANCE.		POWER CURVES.		AS YOUR DREAMS.		OVERVIEW.
	Exterior		Performance		Combination examples		Equipment tables
	The shape of perfection.		The BMW Series Saloon on the move.
			BMW Ef cientDynamics		M Sports package		Technical data
	Driving pleasure
	Highlights of the new BMW Series		The technology package for reduced fuel		Exterior colours		BMW Service and
	Saloon.		consumption and emissions.		Upholstery colours		BMW brand experience
							Exclusive offers for BMW customers.
	Dynamics and design		Engines
	Interview with chief designer		The new generation of petrol and diesel		Interior colours and
	Adrian van Hooydonk.		engines.		interior trims
							www.bmw.com

	Interior		Chassis/safety		Standard/optional equipment
	Cockpit and rear cabin highlights.		Innovations that bring joy.
					Original BMW Accessories
	Experience		BMW ConnectedDrive		Multi-faceted and individual.
	minutes in the BMW Series Saloon.		Intelligent networking for more safety,
			convenience and infotainment.
			Fascination
	www.bmw.com/ series		The technology of the
			BMW Series Saloon.
			www.bmw.com/ series

Equipment of model shown: BMW i

Engine:	BMW TwinPower Turbo
	six-cylinder in-line petrol engine
Power output:	kW ( hp)
Wheels:	" light-alloy wheels V-spoke , mixed tyres
Exterior colour:	Space Grey metallic
Upholstery:	Dakota leather Veneto Beige
Interior trim:	Fine-wood trim Fineline Anthracite

For information on fuel consumption and CO emissions please see p. / .

Editorial

STYLISH

ELEGANCE.

The art of design.

Every thing of beauty begins with an idea. The timeless pro le of the BMW Series Saloon started out that way, as an idea in the heads of BMW designers. Combined with superb engineering and precise manufacturing technology, this aesthetic vision became the BMW Series Saloon. The creative design process is symbolised by the “Kinetic Sculpture”, a three-dimensional arts installation in the BMW Museum in Munich. It features silver spheres oating up and down, in apparent de ance of gravity. As they do so, they alternately form abstract shapes and the silhouettes of well-known BMW automobiles, captivating the attention of the visiting public. The art of good automobile design is to create the one perfect shape from among countless possibilities.

Since its redesign and re-opening in , the BMW Museum, together with the BMW plant and BMW Welt, has been part of a unique brand experience at the BMW headquarters in Munich. Exhibits include the rst BMW Series Saloon generation of , which pioneered the modern model series nomenclature of Series, Series, Series andSeries. Altogether, there are exhibits on display, using the most advanced museum technology to illustrate the history and innovative ability of Bayerische Motoren Werke.

www.bmw.com/ serieswww.bmw-museum.com

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What is it about the BMW Series Saloon that makes it so hard to take one’s eyes off it? Is it the expressive front? The sporty contours of

the bonnet? The distinctive tail? The car’s overall elegance? The dynamic movement it suggests? Or is it simply the fact that the BMW Series Saloon epitomises aesthetic perfection?

www.bmw.com/ series/design

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A FORMULA TO CAPTIVATE THE SENSES.

The BMW Series Saloon is the sum of sportiness and elegance, dynamism and ef ciency, agility and comfort. It all adds up to something very special:

JOY.

BMW EfficientDynamics

Less emissions. More driving pleasure.

OUR ENGINEERS EXPEND ALL THEIR ENERGY

TO ENSURE THAT YOU EXPEND LESS OF YOURS.

BMW Ef cientDynamics is an umbrella term for a range of technologies used to lower fuel consumption and enhance driving pleasure at the same time. Everything in the BMW Series Saloon is designed for maximum ef ciency, a virtue that comes as standard in every BMW. This includes pioneering engine technology and aerodynamics. Even the surplus kinetic energy of the car that becomes available when you lift your foot off the accelerator or step on the brake is not wasted: thanks to Brake Energy Regeneration, it is converted into electricity and fed into the battery. This means less work to do for the engine, with a corresponding fuel saving. Just one feature of many that contribute to making driving pleasure more energy-ef cient than ever before.

www.bmw.com/EfficientDynamics

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Engines drive cars. That’s what the intellect tells us. But the heart knows that a BMW engine does much more than just power a car. It’s an alchemist. The engines in the BMW Series Saloon turn energy into emotion. Torque into a quickening pulse. Re nement into relaxation. Pulling power into exhilaration. The immediate, joyful power delivery of the BMW Series Saloon engines converts a minimum of fuel into a maximum of driving pleasure.

YOU CAN’T DESIGN

EMOTIONS. BUT YOU

CAN DESIGN ENGINES

THAT AWAKEN THEM.

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BMW ConnectedDrive* is the umbrella term for BMW technologies used to establish an information network that effectively integrates the car and driver into their environment. In every situation, you can count on optional assistance systems offering you a high level of convenience, infotainment and safety. From the handy Information Service and new of ce functions enabling you to have e-mails read out to you, for example, to the automated emergency call triggered in the event of an accident and the innovative Head-up Display projecting important information on the car’s windscreen – BMW ConnectedDrive is all about making sure that nothing comes between you and the joy of driving.

www.bmw.com/ConnectedDrive

* May not be available in all countries.

THE BMW SERIES SALOON.

IQ AS WELL AS HP.

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The innovative BMW ConnectedDrive systems* are all about making life easy. When parking, for example, even tight parking spaces are no problem to get into. The optional Park Assistant measures the size of the parking spot and automatically steers the car into it, at the press of a button – all you have to do is operate the accelerator and brake pedals. The optional Surround View provides further assistance: this system helps you see what you need to see when things get tight. It’s just another way in which BMW ConnectedDrive makes driving easier.

* May not be available in all countries.

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A BMW SHOULD

ALWAYS RADIATE

DYNAMISM.

Adrian van Hooydonk ( ), Head of BMW Group Design, invited us to join him on an exclusive test drive. An interview with the expert about the design of the BMW Series Saloon.

Interview: Brian Finally

Adrian van Hooydonk, Head of BMW Group Design, introduces the BMW Series Saloon.

Exterior designer Jacek Fröhlich gets to work on his design model.

Adrian van Hooydonk, what is it that makes the

BMW Series Saloon so special? This saloon is like a perfectly tailored suit. It always looks great, be it on a business trip, a holiday, or in everyday driving.

What does the Series Saloon represent in the current BMW portfolio? The BMW Series Saloon is the core product of the brand. It has the longest history and embodies the ideal blend of sportiness and elegance. Our new design features a very dynamic front and rear while the silhouette appears above all elongated and elegant.

What are the details that set this car apart from its predecesssor? We have developed a very upright kidney grille for the BMW Series Saloon. It is even slightly angled towards the front to emphasise the sportiness of this model. It also establishes a

link with our design history. The vehicle has a slightly more crouching stance than its predecessor, which gives it a more dynamic edge.

Would you agree with our perception that you have really managed to unite three design ideas in one vehicle – an extremely distinctive front, an elegant side view and a sporty rear? The viewer will always perceive a vehicle in its entirety. We started with the premise that the BMW Series Saloon was to represent the epitome of a sporty executive saloon. And while it is an unmistakable member of the top-end range, it must also possess individual design features. These are apparent in the exterior: the BMW Series Saloon has a charismatic front that conveys the car’s dynamism. The side view is all about its distinctive and assured stylishness while the rear shows a natural, authentic sportiness. In the interior, we aimed for a sophisticated, contemporary look coupled with tailor-made functionality.

Interior designer Oliver Heilmer checking the lines and dimensions of the body on the clay model.

You put great emphasis on the dynamism of this model. But how sporty can a BMW Series Saloon be? A BMW should always radiate dynamism. The BMW Series Saloon appeals predominantly to customers who get a lot of joy out of driving – and that includes the odd long journey – and who therefore appreciate the trademark BMW dynamism. The proportions of the BMW Series Saloon have been clearly de ned throughout its history: a long bonnet, short front overhang, long wheelbase, an occupant cell offset towards the rear of the car and a coupé-like roo ine. In silhouette, each of our saloons shows these characteristics. In my opinion, the BMW Series Saloon possesses very harmonious and well-balanced proportions, combined with the timeless elegance that has become synonymous with our large model series.

Let’s talk about the lines of the bonnet: what is the function of these small but signi cant design features? The two character lines on the bonnet add precision and de nition to the model’s overall looks.

A closer look reveals just how much attention has gone into designing the details. Even the door handles are exactly level with the swage line – presumably this has been well thought out? Features such as the integrated door handles or the dynamic shape of the indicators testify to the special role BMW has always attributed to sophisticated details. These beautiful, welldesigned elements round off the overall impression of the vehicle and

show our ability to translate our ideas into practice on a technical level.

The headlights feature an eyebrow-like arch, while the taillights have a pronounced L-shape. What motivated you to create such distinctive lights? For us, it is important that people will recognise this car as a BMW even in the dark. The most important feature in this respect is the focused “look” oriented towards the road. This is achieved by the twin headlights and their slightly arched top edges – the eyebrow you were referring to. The trademark L-shape of the taillights has been a staple throughout this model’s history. However, illumination is provided by very contemporary LED elements.

Can you explain why the kidney grille is especially distinctive and wide? The kidney grille is of course more than a design element. First and foremost, it serves as an air inlet. But in the BMW Series Saloon, it also conveys the message that this saloon has lots of sporting personality.

Thank you very much for this exclusive interview! It was a pleasure talking to you.

Emotional sketch of the exterior of the BMW Series Saloon.

When you’re getting into the BMW Series Saloon for the

rst time, you’ll want to pause for a moment to take in the ambience. What you’ll notice rst is the clean lines and inherent harmony of the design: uncluttered, elegant

surfaces with neatly arranged control elements meet high-class materials and top workmanship. The overall effect is a feeling that tells you that you have arrived in the right place. A little later, you’ll notice that this design does not just look good; it is also extremely functional: everything is designed for typical BMW driving pleasure. Every control and display is ergonomically optimised, angled towards the driver and located in just the place where you would want it to be. So you can focus all your attention on the road ahead of you. If you cast your eyes a little towards the centre console, your gaze alights on the perfectly integrated . " Control Display of the optional Navigation system Professional*. On the other side, integrated in the exterior mirror, the optional Lane Change Warning System features a ashing indicator warning you of any vehicles in your blind spot. And right in front of you is the optional Head-up Display, projecting important data directly into your eld of vision – for example navigation instructions for a complex road layout coming up ahead. So you never have to avert your eyes from the road – a driver assistance system that is without peer in its class. It is intelligent technology, intelligently integrated into an interior that exudes a unique sense of style.

* May not be available in all countries.

PERFECTION. ALL THE DETAILS IN THE INTERIOR OF THE BMW SERIES SALOON COMBINE TO FORM

AN INTEGRATED WHOLE. EVERYTHING FEELS JUST RIGHT.

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IN THE INTERIOR OF THE BMW SERIES SALOON, EVEN

SMALL DETAILS SUPPORT A BIG AIM: PERFECTION.

Each seat in the BMW Series Saloon has been designed with one clear aim in mind: maximum comfort. Space on the rear seats is generous, with ample legand headroom

even for tall passengers. The interior combines high-class materials, including optional wood trim and optional Nappa leather, with perfect workmanship. This approach has created a luxurious interior that ensures a pleasant journey for all.

In addition to the high quality and generous amount of space, the front and rear passengers also bene t from unique equipment details that ensure maximum comfort, even on longer journeys – from the optional automatic air conditioning with-zone control, enabling front and rear passengers to choose individualised air conditioning settings, to the optional rear-seat entertainment system Professional, comprising two . " monitors, a separate DVD drive and easy-to-use controls. And nally: the sound. Thehigh-end loudspeakers of the optional HiFi system Professional are distributed across the entire interior, creating the brilliant acoustics of a concert hall in your BMW Series Saloon at the touch of a button. The only difference: in the BMW Series, everyone has the best seat in the house. Once you have sat down in the BMW Series Saloon, you won’t want to get out again.

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MINUTES IN THE BMW SERIES SALOON.

Falling in love only takes seconds. Forming a deep, lasting friendship takes minutes and seconds longer.

What do the rst ve minutes in the new BMW Series Saloon feel like? BMW Magazine researched the issue and documented the results. (The most important result was that they didn’t really want to get out of the BMW Series Saloon again.)

: Operating the door handle is therst indication of things to come. The door opens with that satisfying “clunk” that is the

unmistakable sign of rst-class materials and precise workmanship. You take a seat behind the steering wheel and immediately feel at home. Every detail is where you expect it to be. You close the door; the last couple of inches, the door moves by itself, pulling itself shut with hardly a noise.

: The clear cockpit layout with its characteristic four circular dials in the instrument cluster seems pleasantly familiar. High-quality materials make for a superb look and feel. Your ngertips caress the different types of surfaces. Your thumbs touch the ten buttons on the steering wheel, the cruise control toggle and the little wheel for selecting telephone numbers or radio stations. Ergonomics meet perfect workmanship.

: It’s so quiet, almost as though the world had been wrapped up in cotton wool. Your senses become more acute. Everything is focused on the driver; the centre console and gear selector lever are inclined towards you. You touch the buttons with the tips of yourngers, feel how precisely they click home. The forward rotation of the shoulder feels familiar: it is just like trying on a tailored suit.

: Press the Start button, and the vehicle’s controls, dials and displays come to life. As you touch the iDrive Controller, you realise how precise and logical its operation is. Exact instructions on the brilliant display help you connect your mobile phone and MP player to your car in next to no time. Everything works perfectly, like a well rehearsed ensemble.

: It is fun, getting to know this car. A little exciting, too, inspiring, like the rst day at a job that you have long looked forward to. And then: the rst press of the accelerator pedal. Still in idle. You hear the power of the engine, feel its dynamic potential, can’t wait to get going. The accelerator pedal communicates the enjoyment of motoring in the most direct way imaginable. And you already know that you won’t want to stop again.