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An extensively modified front- and rear-end design, a sophisticated premium ambience when you step inside and fresh reserves of power under the bonnet are all part of the even more expressive, sporting and efficiency-focused skillset of the new BMW 1-Series model range (fuel consumption combined: 8.0 - 3.4 litres/100 km [35.3 - 83.1 mpg imp]; CO2 emissions combined: 188 - 89 g/km). Almost two million units of the BMW 1-Series have been sold worldwide over the last ten years, and this latest edition is poised to set another new benchmark in driving pleasure in the premium compact segment. The new 3-door and 5-door BMW 1-Series models come with a comprehensively revised engine line-up and additional measures designed to reduce fuel consumption and emissions, allowing them to lead the way once again in the introduction of new BMW EfficientDynamics technology.</div>
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The selection of engines available for the new BMW 1-Series model range has been enhanced by the addition of latest-generation petrol and diesel units with three and four cylinders. The torquey and high-revving engines with BMW TwinPower Turbo technology team up with rear-wheel drive - still a unique selling point in the compact segment - to deliver a suitably intense driving experience. And an even broader spread of standard equipment, an output boost for the six-cylinder in-line engine powering the BMW M135i M Performance Automobile and cutting-edge innovations from BMW ConnectedDrive also imbue the brand's hallmark characteristics with renewed vigour.</div>
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<b><i>Modified exterior and interior design includes familiar BMW styling cues underlining sports performance and premium characteristics</i></b></div>
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Carefully considered updates to the exterior design of the new BMW 1-Series shine the spotlight on its sporting elegance and high-end presence. A newly designed BMW kidney grille and larger air intakes help to emphasise the car's dynamic potential in familiar BMW style. Headlights with a significantly flatter geometry play a similar role. They come with LED daytime driving lights as standard and can now be specified in full-LED specification as an option. The rear lights have also been completely remodelled. They now display the "L" shape characteristic of BMW models and reveal LED-powered lights. Elsewhere, the sophisticated design of the upper centre console with the controls for the radio and climate control system is foremost in accentuating the premium ambience on board the new BMW 1-Series.</div>
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<b><i>Automatic air conditioning, BMW Radio Professional and BMW iDrive fitted as standard; new equipment variants</i></b></div>
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Standard equipment for the new BMW 1-Series model range now also features automatic air conditioning, a rain sensor, the BMW Radio Professional and the iDrive operating system, complete with a high-resolution 6.5-inch display integrated in the instrument panel as a freestanding monitor. And the Advantage, Sport Line, Urban Line and M Sport packages available as an alternative to standard specification provide fresh scope for targeted individualisation.</div>
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<b><i>New generation of engines, new benchmarks in efficiency</i></b></div>
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An extensively updated line-up of engines and extended BMW EfficientDynamics technology ensure that the new BMW 1-Series model range once again sets new standards in its class by further reducing fuel consumption and emissions. BMW 1-Series customers will now be offered three- and four-cylinder power units from the BMW Group's new engine family. The new efficiency pacesetter in the brand's model range is the BMW 116d EfficientDynamics Edition with 85 kW/116 hp and average fuel consumption of 3.4 litres/100 kilometres (83.1 mpg imp) combined with CO2 emissions of 89 g/km in the EU test cycle.</div>
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As an alternative to the standard six-speed manual gearbox, there is the option of an eight-speed Steptronic transmission (standard in the BMW 125d, BMW 120d xDrive and BMW M135i xDrive). The latest version of the automatic unit now also offers transmission management supported by navigation data.</div>
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A 5 kW increase in output (to 240 kW/326 hp) from its six-cylinder in-line engine allows the new BMW M135i (average fuel consumption: 8.0 litres/100 km [35.3 mpg imp]; CO2 emissions combined: 188 g/km) to strengthen its position as the elite sports performer in the BMW 1-Series' competitive segment. Like the BMW 120d and BMW 118d, the BMW M Performance Automobile can also be specified with the intelligent all-wheeldrive system xDrive which, as well as serving the causes of traction and directional stability, also enhances the car's dynamics. The new BMW M135i xDrive (average fuel consumption: 7.8 litres/100 km [36.2 mpg imp]; CO2 emissions combined: 182 g/km) sprints from 0 to 100 km/h (62 mph) in just 4.7 seconds.</div>
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<b><i>Sophisticated chassis technology, Tyre Pressure Indicator fitted as standard</i></b></div>
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Advanced chassis technology teams up with rear-wheel drive and an almost perfect (50 : 50) distribution of weight between the front and rear axles to give the new BMW 1-Series unmistakable handling traits headlined by agility and dynamic excellence. Options include adaptive suspension, M Sport suspension, Variable Sports Steering and an M Sport braking system. A Tyre Pressure Indicator showing each individual wheel is now part of the standard specification.</div>
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<b><i>New assistance systems and services from BMW ConnectedDrive</i></b></div>
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The selection of optional driver assistance systems from BMW ConnectedDrive available for the BMW 1-Series now also includes the radar-based Active Cruise Control system with Stop & Go function. The latest-generation Parking Assistant now enables parallel parking in tight spaces restricted either by two obstacles or on one side only, as well as automatic transverse parking. Features such as the camera-based Driving Assistant, rear-view camera and Speed Limit Info system with No Passing Info display can also be specified.</div>
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All models in the new BMW 1-Series line-up come as standard with an embedded SIM card, which allows use of the likewise standard Intelligent Emergency Call and BMW TeleServices functions, as well as access to optional internet-based mobility services. In addition to BMW Online and Real Time Traffic Information, customers can also enjoy the Online entertainment function. Further online services can be integrated into the car using smartphone apps and operated safely, intuitively and conveniently via the iDrive system. Meanwhile, the new Navigation system Professional also offers automatic map updating by mobile phone via the embedded SIM card, which is free of charge to customers for the first three years following registration of the car.</div>
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<b><i>The design: Unmistakably sporty</i></b></div>
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Hallmark BMW design is a signal of hallmark BMW driving pleasure - a principle reflected by the status of the BMW 1-Series as the stand-out model in the premium compact segment for a decade now. Its proportions, lines and surface design come together into a youthful and fresh, powerful exterior that showcases the car's agility- and dynamics-centric driving properties. The current generation of the BMW 1-Series has established itself as a paragon of sporting excellence in its segment, and the new-generation model continues along a similar path, a commitment clearly expressed in its appearance. All the modifications to its exterior and interior design focus on highlighting the car's dynamic elegance, premium character and innovative technology. In so doing, they underline the latest advances made in areas crucial to providing the driving pleasure for which BMW is renowned.</div>
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Together, a long bonnet, long wheelbase, short overhangs, a set-back passenger compartment, a wide track and muscular rear wheel arches form the classical proportions of a BMW. The BMW 1-Series combines a two-box design - a key indicator of the extra versatility offered by a compact car - with a coupe-style side window graphic, a roofline that falls away gently to the rear and a heavily raked rear window. The result is a "stretched" elegance which the 3-door BMW 1-Series encapsulates with particular aplomb. Its long doors with frameless windows and single-piece rear side windows inject additional dynamism into the car's silhouette.</div>
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<b><i>Eye-catching and precise: the new front end</i></b></div>
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Graceful lines and larger air intakes lend a clearly defined tautness to the surfaces of the new BMW 1-Series' front apron and infuse the car with an expressive, sporty aura. A horizontal bar in the upper section further accentuates their increased volume, as well as emphasising the breadth of the front end. Another contributor to the sharper visual presence of the new BMW 1-Series is the newly designed and generously surfaced BMW kidney grille. Its frame is more powerfully sculpted and uses eye-catching chrome surfaces to provide a particularly high-quality accent. The three-dimensional kidney grille bars are another indicator of the precision detailing included in the design of the front end.</div>
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The revised contours of the BMW kidney grille and headlight units bring them closer together. This creates a harmonious overall impression with a singleminded look, underlining the sporty road focus and forward-surging intent of the new BMW 1-Series to resounding effect.</div>
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<b><i>Newly designed headlights, now available as an option in full-LED specification</i></b></div>
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With their flat, dynamic geometry, the newly designed headlight units make a particularly prominent contribution to the sporty overall impression of the front end. The twin circular headlights of all the new BMW 1-Series models come as standard with LED daytime driving lights. The indicators are positioned in the outer area of their respective headlight units.</div>
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Full-LED headlights for low and main beam have been added to the options list for the new BMW 1-Series model range. They generate a particularly white light that is very close to daylight and therefore optimises safety when driving at night. Should LED headlights be specified, the indicators also use LED technology.</div>
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Another item on the options list are Adaptive LED headlights, which follow the path of corners when illuminating the road. The car's steering angle and speed are taken into account in guiding the beam of light, which allows different modes for urban areas, country roads and motorways to be automatically selected according to the driving situation. This adaptive light adjustment also includes a function for poor weather conditions, and the Adaptive LED Headlights feature a High Beam Assistant as well.</div>
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Optional foglamps are integrated into the outer air intakes of the front apron. In conjunction with the Adaptive LED Headlights, the new BMW 1-Series comes equipped with LED foglamps which also take on the function of cornering lights.</div>
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<b><i>Clear surface design and rear lights in familiar BMW "L" shape</i></b></div>
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Flared wheel arches and horizontal lines emphasise the width of the rear, which now highlights the powerful structure of the new BMW 1-Series even more vividly. Extremely clear structuring of the surfaces around the boot lid gives the rear a light, modern look. The precisely drawn lines of the rear apron and the reflectors positioned on the far edges of the rear underline the car's road focus and wide track.</div>
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The completely reworked rear-end styling of the new BMW 1-Series is defined most prominently by the two-piece light units integrated into the side panels and boot lid. The new rear lights display the customary BMW "L" shape and extend far into the sides of the car. This light design, which likewise accentuates the width of the rear, is also showcased in characteristic fashion at night by two sets of LED-powered lights. The rear foglamp also works using LED technology.</div>
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Customers buying the new BMW 1-Series can choose from three nonmetallic and ten metallic exterior paint finishes for their car, with Platinum Silver metallic and Sparkling Brown metallic included as new additions to the range. Estoril Blue metallic is available exclusively for the BMW M135i and in conjunction with the M Sport equipment package.</div>
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<b><i>High-quality materials and sophisticated premium ambience in the interior</i></b></div>
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The interior of the new BMW 1-Series sees the brand's hallmark driverfocused cockpit design complemented by high-quality materials, new seat upholstery and a sophisticated premium character for the centre console controls. New cloth seat covers with a particularly fine web structure and a likewise newly developed cloth/leather combination lend extra freshness, as do the white acrylic glass interior trim strips with textured surfacing designed for the Urban Line.</div>
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The BMW Radio Professional and iDrive operating system have been added to the wealth of standard equipment on board the new BMW 1-Series model range. That means the freestanding, 6.5-inch Control Display integrated centrally into the instrument panel and the centre console-mounted Controller, plus the direct menu control buttons and favourites buttons, are now all included in an interior displaying familiar BMW design. If the optional Navigation system Professional is fitted, the Controller comes with a larger, touch-sensitive surface for inputting numbers and characters. The onboard monitor takes the form of an 8.8-inch display with new, extremely slim-looking geometry.</div>
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The controls arranged below the Control Display have also benefited from detailed refinements. Both the air vents and the controls for the radio / automatic air conditioning now feature high-quality chrome surrounds. The radio and automatic air conditioning keypads, meanwhile, are set against high-gloss black panelling. If the optional two-zone automatic air conditioning is specified, the display is white in daytime mode and orange in night mode.</div>
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<b><i>Equipment and BMW Lines: Greater individuality in the premium compact segment</i></b></div>
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The new edition of the BMW 1-Series promises to bring an extra dose of BMW-style driving pleasure to the premium compact segment - and the standard and optional equipment on offer for the new car is most definitely up to the task. All the new BMW 1-Series models welcome further enhancements to their standard specification. An array of high-quality options, some of which were originally developed for cars in higher segments and which underline the premium character of the BMW 1-Series, can be ordered to take comfort and functionality to a new level. Additions have also been made to the number of equipment variants customers can choose from, enabling very precise individualisation. For example, the Advantage, Sport Line, Urban Line and M Sport packages, which have been added to the range of options as alternatives to standard specification, offer extremely attractive configurations of specific design and equipment features, with further upgrades introduced for many details.</div>
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The generous spread of standard equipment fitted to all new BMW 1-Series models includes not only remote control central locking, keyless engine ignition, electric window controls, electrically heated exterior mirrors and the Driving Experience Control switch, but now also automatic air conditioning, a leather steering wheel adjustable for height and reach, a rain sensor including automatic driving lights control, a front passenger airbag that can be deactivated and the BMW Radio Professional including CD player, six loudspeakers and an AUX-In socket. The iDrive operating system - with its high-resolution 6.5-inch colour display, a Controller on the centre console, direct menu control buttons and favourites buttons - is also part of standard equipment. The now standard sport displays showing current engine output and torque figures can now be superimposed on the Control Display. The instrument cluster now features as standard a real-time fuel consumption display positioned in the lower section of the circular rev counter dial. The Advantage package adds multifunction buttons for the steering wheel, a telephone hands-free facility with USB interface, foglamps, cruise control with braking function, Park Distance Control with rear sensors, a sliding armrest between the driver's and front passenger seat, a storage package and velours floor mats to the range of standard equipment.</div>
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<b><i>Modernity and dynamics, just the way you want them: the Urban Line, Sport Line and M Sport packages</i></b></div>
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All the equipment features of the Advantage package are also included in the three other Lines, which sharply accentuate either the progressive and modern or the ambitiously sporting character of the new BMW 1-Series. The Sport Line adds either 16- or 17-inch (depending on the model variant) lightalloy wheels in star-spoke design, door sill plates with "BMW Sport" lettering, black chrome embellishers for the exhaust system's tailpipes, plus specially designed bars for the BMW kidney grille. The accent strips for the outer air intakes, the accent bar for the central air intake and the trim strip in the rear bumper are also in high-gloss black. The exclusive design of the interior includes sports seats with special covers in the new Corner cloth variant, knee pads on the driver's side of the centre console, a sports leather steering wheel with red contrast stitching, high-gloss black interior trim strips with accent strips in Coral Red or Silver, the light package and displays with chrono scales in the instrument cluster. The car key for Sport Line models has a red decorative strip.</div>
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The bespoke design features for the Urban Line at the front and rear of the car now come in Oxide Silver and team up with a high-gloss black accent bar for the central air intake. Added to which, depending on engine variant, this equipment line also comes with 16- or 17-inch light-alloy wheels in V-spoke design, cloth/leather seats in the new Path variant and in Silver/Black or Silver/Pearl Grey, a sports leather steering wheel, a lighting package with switchable orange/blue ambient lighting and a Pearl Gloss Chrome decorative strip for the car key. The interior trim strips for the Urban Line can be specified in black acrylic glass or white acrylic glass with textured surfacing and both have an accent strip in matt Oxide Silver. The M Sport package contains striking design features and a host of equipment details designed to promote agile handling and an active driving style - and thus provides the perfect platform for full-blooded driving pleasure in the new BMW 1-Series. M Sport suspension including a 10-millimetrelower ride height and 17-inch M light-alloy wheels in double-spoke design (optionally available in 18-inch format) is foremost in bringing additional sharpness to the car's dynamics. A passion for racing is what the newly designed M aerodynamic package is all about, with its bigger air intakes in the front end, eye-catching side skirts and a diffuser insert for the rear apron, plus BMW Individual High-gloss Shadow Line trim, a specially designed BMW kidney grille and a chrome tailpipe embellisher. The interior of the M Sport model also has its own distinct identity. Appointments include door sill plates bearing the M logo, sports seats for the driver and front passenger with Hexagon cloth/Alcantara upholstery and in exclusive M design, an M leather steering wheel, a knee pad in the driver's footwell, an M driver's footrest, an anthracite-coloured BMW Individual roof liner, a lighting package with switchable orange/white ambient lighting, an M gearshift lever or selector lever gaiter and a fulled leather handbrake grip. Also available are Aluminium Hexagon interior trim strips with an accent strip in Estoril Blue or high-gloss black, displays with chrono scales for the instrument cluster and a car key with blue decorative strip.</div>
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<b><i>BMW M135i: the elite sports performer with distinctive design features and model-specific equipment items</i></b></div>
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The BMW M135i occupies a stand-out position in the new BMW 1-Series model range, one which also underlines its position as the leading sports performer in the premium compact segment. It is fitted as standard with twozone automatic air conditioning and a sliding front armrest, as well as numerous model-specific design and equipment features relating to the powertrain, chassis, aerodynamics and cockpit. Together they form an overall package assembled with typical M precision to deliver an ultra-sporty and emotionally rich driving experience. One piece in the jigsaw is a special version of the M aerodynamic package, which can be identified by features including extremely large outer air intakes in the front apron. These occupy the space normally reserved for foglamps on all other new BMW 1-Series models. The exterior mirror caps are in the typical BMW M Performance Automobile paint finish Ferric Grey. The rear apron of the BMW M135i comes with a distinctively styled diffuser in a Dark Shadow metallic paint finish and surrounds for the exhaust system's twin tailpipes.</div>
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Sporting black chrome tailpipe embellishers and delivering a resonant soundtrack, the exhaust system of the BMW M135i hints both visually and acoustically at the power developed by the six-cylinder in-line engine under the bonnet. In addition to the model-specific M Sport suspension and 18-inch double-spoke M light-alloy wheels in Ferric Grey with mixed tyres, the variable sports steering, M Sport braking system and shorter gearshift travel for the standard six-speed manual gearbox have been adapted precisely to the powertrain's performance profile. The aim here is to give the car agile handling characteristics which can also be harnessed extremely deftly when dynamic driving is the order of the day. The specially developed high-grip tyres (225/40 R18 format for the front wheels, 245/35 R18 at the rear) optimise the transfer of acceleration and braking forces to the road.</div>
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Among the features helping to bring a sports car feel to the interior of the BMW M135i are door sill plates with "M135i" lettering, an M leather steering wheel, sports seats and interior trim strips with an M-specific design, the M gearshift lever or selector lever gaiter, the fulled leather handbrake lever grip, the anthracite-coloured BMW Individual roof liner, the knee pad in the driver's footwell, the M driver's footrest and the lighting package. "M135i" lettering in the instrument cluster display provides an additional, exclusive accent.</div>
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<b><i>Flexible-use interior, premium options</i></b></div>
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All the new BMW 1-Series models offer high levels of flexibility in terms of how the interior can be used. The 5-door BMW 1-Series comes with five seats as standard, while the sporting character of the 3-door version is accentuated by the two-seat rear bench with an oddments tray in the centre. A rear seat bench with space for three passengers can also be ordered for this model as a no-cost option. Regardless of the number of doors and seats specified, all new BMW 1-Series models are optionally available with a 40 : 20 : 40 split rear seat backrest. Folding one or more of the sections allows boot capacity to be increased in stages from 360 to 1,200 litres.</div>
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The options list for the new BMW 1-Series contains a large number of highquality items designed to meet individual requirements in the areas of comfort, functionality and entertainment. The range includes electrically adjustable and heated seats for the driver and front passenger, two-zone automatic air conditioning, a heated steering wheel, Comfort Access, automatically dimming exterior and rear-view mirrors, an electrically operated glass roof and a trailer coupling with removable hitch ball and increased trailer load of up to 1,500 kilos. Providing an outstanding audio experience while on the road, meanwhile, are a Digital Audio Broadcasting (DAB) receiver and the Online Entertainment option from BMW ConnectedDrive, as well as the Harman Kardon Hi-Fi system, complete with 12 loudspeakers and a digital amplifier with 360-watt output.</div>
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The outstanding occupant protection offered by the BMW 1-Series has been confirmed by, among other things, a maximum five-star rating in Euro NCAP crash testing. Precisely defined load paths, generously sized deformation zones and an extremely strong passenger cell lay the groundwork for exemplary crash performance in various types of collision. Safety features laid on as standard include front and side airbags and side curtain airbags for both rows of seats. All seats are fitted with three-point inertia-reel seat belts, while the front seats also have belt tensioners and belt force limiters, and ISOFIX child seat attachments are provided in the rear.</div>
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Available as an option are run-flat tyres which even allow customers to continue driving - and therefore reach a garage - in the event of a complete loss of pressure. A new addition to the standard equipment of the new BMW 1-Series model range is a Tyre Pressure Indicator showing each individual wheel. The driver can view information on the air pressure of each tyre - recorded by sensors on the wheels - on the built-in monitor.</div>
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<i><b>BMW EfficientDynamics in the new BMW 1-Series line-up: Riding a fresh wave of power to break new ground in efficiency</b></i></div>
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The introduction of three- and four-cylinder units from the BMW Group's new engine family and far-reaching expansion of the standard-fitted BMW EfficientDynamics technology secures the new BMW 1-Series top spot in the premium compact segment once again when it comes to efficiency. The additions to the engine line-up bring reductions in fuel consumption of up to 12 percent (depending on the model) and at the same time provide sharper sporting responses on power delivery. The newcomers represent the latest evidence of the BMW Group's outstanding engine development expertise and an innovative contribution to further increasing the amount of hallmark BMW driving pleasure available to BMW 1-Series owners.</div>
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Five petrol and five diesel engines with BMW TwinPower Turbo technology are available for the new BMW 1-Series and all engines meet the EU6 exhaust standard. Setting the pace in terms of sports performance is the BMW M135i M Performance Automobile, powered by a six-cylinder in-line engine now producing 240 kW/326 hp - up 5 kW on its predecessor. Leading the way in the efficiency stakes, meanwhile, is the BMW 116d EfficientDynamics Edition, which combines its peak output of 85 kW/16 hp with fuel consumption of 3.4 litres per 100 kilometres (83.1 mpg imp) and CO2 emissions of 89 grams per kilometre in the EU test cycle. A unique feature in the compact segment alongside the optional eight-speed Steptronic transmission - a new, efficiency-optimised version of which has been developed to team up with the latest-generation engines - is the BMW 1-Series' characteristic rear-wheel drive. Customers can also specify the intelligent all-wheel-drive system, BMW xDrive, for the BMW M135i, BMW 120d and BMW 118d.</div>
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<b><i>New generation of engines sets new standards in efficiency</i></b></div>
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The latest BMW EfficientDynamics technology is once again celebrating its premiere in BMW's compact models. Like the three-cylinder petrol engine powering the BMW 116i, the engines fitted in all the diesel models are sourced from the BMW Group's new engine family. Their further enhanced efficiency is rooted in shared elements of their design, including the use of aluminium for the crankcase and cylinder head, a forged steel crankshaft with integrated balancer shaft drive, the configuration of the intake and exhaust components and of the ancillary systems, a map-controlled oil pump and a longitudinal positioning in the engine compartment. Other features in common are the coating of the cylinder walls, low-weight pistons, forged connecting rods, their cylinder spacing and the volume per cylinder of 500 cc - very close to the thermodynamic bull's-eye.</div>
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In all the petrol engines, the suite of BMW TwinPower Turbo technology includes not only a turbocharger system and High Precision Direct Petrol Injection, but also VALVETRONIC fully variable valve timing and variable adjustment of the intake and exhaust camshaft (Double-VANOS). This package of technology gives the engines outstanding responsiveness and power development, as well as excellent efficiency and exhaust gas quality.</div>
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The new 1.5-litre three-cylinder petrol engine also stands out with its emotionally rich soundtrack and impressive smoothness. In terms of vibration control, it has much in common with a six-cylinder in-line engine, primarily due to their shared absence of first- and second-order inertial forces. The threecylinder unit also features a turbocharger integrated into the exhaust gas manifold, as well as latest-generation injection and VALVETRONIC systems. In the new BMW 116i it generates a maximum output of 80 kW/109 hp and peak torque of 180 Newton metres (133 lb-ft), sufficient for 0 to 100 km/h (62 mph) acceleration in 10.9 seconds. The handing over of the baton from one engine generation to the next also ensures a considerable reduction in fuel consumption - now 5.4 - 5.0 litres per 100 kilometres (52.3 - 56.5 mpg imp) - and CO2 emissions, which come in at 126 - 116 grams per kilometre (figures according to EU test cycle, may vary depending on the tyre format specified).</div>
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The BMW 118i and BMW 120i are powered by a 1.6-litre four-cylinder engine developing 100 kW/136 hp and 130 kW/177 hp respectively. The new BMW 118i generates maximum torque of 220 Newton metres (162 lb-ft), while the new BMW 120i develops 250 Newton metres (184 lb-ft). The new BMW 118i hits 100 km/h (62 mph) from rest in 8.5 (automatic: 8.7) seconds, and its average fuel consumption comes in at 5.7 - 5.4 litres per 100 kilometres (49.6 - 52.3 mpg imp). CO2 emissions are 133 - 125 grams (automatic: 5.9 - 5.6 l/100 km [47.9 - 50.4 mpg imp], 137 - 129 g/km). The new BMW 120i sprints from 0 to 100 km/h (62 mph) in 7.4 (automatic: 7.2) seconds. It has average fuel consumption of 6.0 - 5.7 litres per 100 kilometres (47.1 - 49.6 mpg imp) and CO2 emissions of 139 - 132 grams per kilometre (automatic: 5.9 - 5.6 l/100 km [47.9 - 50.4 mpg imp], 137 - 129 g/km; figures according to EU test cycle, may vary depending on the tyre format specified).</div>
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The four-cylinder engine in the new BMW 125i develops maximum output of 160 kW/218 hp and peak torque of 310 Newton metres (229 lb-ft) from its 2.0-litre displacement. The new BMW 125i reaches 100 km/h (62 mph) from rest in 6.4 (automatic: 6.2) seconds. Its average fuel consumption comes in at 6.7 - 6.6 litres per 100 kilometres (42.2 - 42.8 mpg imp), with CO2 emissions recorded at 157 - 154 grams per kilometre (automatic: 6.5 - 6.3 l/100 km [43.5 - 44.8 mpg imp], 151 - 148 g/km; figures according to EU test cycle, may vary depending on the tyre format specified). The new BMW M135i is in a league of its own in terms of sporting talent. The increased output of 240 kW/326 hp and peak torque of 450 Newton metres (332 lb-ft) generated by its straight-six engine propel the BMW M Performance Automobile from 0 to 100 km/h (62 mph) in just 5.1 (automatic: 4.9) seconds. Average fuel consumption is 8.0 litres per 100 kilometres (35.3 mpg imp) and CO2 emissions are 188 grams per kilometre (automatic: 7.5 l/100 km [37.7 mpg imp], 175 g/km; figures according to EU test cycle, may vary depending on the tyre format specified).</div>
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<b><i>The changing of the guard: five new diesel engines in the BMW 1-Series model range</i></b></div>
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The new BMW 1-Series model range has been given an almost totally updated line-up of diesel engines. Both the new-generation three-cylinder and latest four-cylinder engines are based on the same efficiency-optimised underlying concept and boast new turbocharging technology and further developed common rail direct injection systems. Variable turbine geometry and turbocharger shaft guidance which, depending on the engine variant, involves a slide bearing or roller bearing, optimise the engines' responses, while new solenoid valve injectors generating injection pressure of up to 2,500 bar increase the precision of the fuel metering process. Furthermore, advances have been made with the new diesel engines in terms of acoustic comfort as well as thermodynamics, power development and efficiency.</div>
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The output spectrum of the diesel engines has been expanded and now ranges from 85 kW/116 hp to a new peak of 165 kW/224 hp. Reductions in fuel consumption of up to 12 percent have been achieved (depending on the model variant). All the diesel models in the new BMW 1-Series line-up have CO2 emissions of under 120 grams per kilometre.</div>
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The 1.5-litre three-cylinder engine under the bonnet of the new BMW 116d generates maximum output of 85 kW/116 hp and 270 Newton metres (199 lb-ft) of torque - up 10 Nm (7 lb-ft) on its predecessor. The new BMW 116d takes 10.3 seconds to accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h (62 mph), both with the standard six-speed manual gearbox and with the optional eightspeed Steptronic transmission. The fuel consumption and CO2 emissions of the new BMW 116d are 4.1 - 3.7 litres per 100 kilometres [68.9 - 76.4 mpg imp] (automatic: 4.1 - 3.6 [68.9 - 78.5 mpg imp]) and 107 - 97 (107 - 96) grams per kilometre (figures according to EU test cycle, may vary depending on the tyre format specified).</div>
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The new BMW 116d EfficientDynamics Edition takes to the stage with further reductions in fuel consumption and emissions up its sleeve. This variant uses features such as a switchable coolant pump and specific combustion chamber pressure control for its likewise 85 kW/116 hp three-cylinder diesel engine to set a new efficiency benchmark for the whole of the BMW model range. The new BMW 116d EfficientDynamics Edition accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h (62 mph) in 10.4 seconds and posts average fuel consumption of 3.8 - 3.4 litres per 100 kilometres (74.3 - 83.1 mpg imp). CO2 emissions are 101 - 89 grams per kilometre (figures according to EU test cycle, may vary depending on the tyre format specified).</div>
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The new four-cylinder diesel engine for the BMW 1-Series is offered at three output levels. The 2.0-litre units have overhead valves and overhead camshafts and differ from one another primarily on account of their turbocharging technology. In the new BMW 118d the power unit develops maximum output of 110 kW/150 hp and peak torque of 320 Newton metres (236 lb-ft), enabling acceleration of 0 to 100 km/h (62 mph) in 8.3 (automatic: 8.1) seconds. Its average fuel consumption stands at 4.3 - 4.0 litres per 100 kilometres [65.7 - 70.6 mpg imp] (automatic: 4.2 - 3.8 litres [67.3 - 74.3 mpg imp]), while CO2 emissions are 114 - 104 (110 - 99) grams per kilometre.</div>
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The 140 kW/190 hp version of the new four-cylinder diesel unit serves up peak torque of 400 Newton metres (295 lb-ft) and whisks the new BMW 120d from 0 to 100 km/h (62 mph) in 7.1 (automatic: 7.0) seconds. The sporting instincts of this model variant combine with average fuel consumption of 4.5 - 4.1 litres [62.8 - 68.9 mpg imp] (automatic: 4.3 - 3.9 litres [65.7 - 72.4 mpg imp]) per 100 kilometres and CO2 emissions of 118 - 108 (114 - 103) grams per kilometre (figures according to EU test cycle, may vary depending on the tyre format specified).</div>
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The most powerful four-cylinder diesel engine gets to work in the new BMW 125d. It features multi-stage turbocharging with variable turbine geometry for the high-pressure charger, making for instantaneous responses at the slightest touch of the accelerator along with an impressive power curve across a broad rev range. Ensuring particularly precise fuel metering is the new version of common rail direct injection which operates at 2,500 bar. Output of 165 kW/224 hp and peak torque of 450 Newton metres (332 lb-ft) propel the 125d - which is fitted as standard with the eight-speed Steptronic transmission - from rest to 100 km/h (62 mph) in 6.3 seconds. Its performance is also class-leading in terms of average fuel consumption and CO2 emissions. The key figures here are 4.6 -4.3 litres per 100 kilometres (62.8 - 65.7 mpg imp) and 121 to 114 grams per kilometre (figures according to EU test cycle, may vary depending on the tyre format specified).</div>
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<b><i>Enhanced driving pleasure and efficiency: manual gearbox has a gear sensor, eight-speed Steptronic transmission links up with the navigation system</i></b></div>
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As well as the new BMW 125d, the two BMW 120d xDrive and BMW M135i xDrive all-wheel-drive models also line up as standard with an eight-speed Steptronic transmission or eight-speed Steptronic sport transmission. All other variants of the new BMW 1-Series are fitted with a sixspeed manual gearbox, which offers engagement speed control in conjunction with all the new-generation engines. This function uses a gear selection sensor to match the engine rpm to the transmission input shaft speed, resulting in the smoothest possible gear changes.</div>
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With the exception of the BMW 116i, BMW 116d EfficientDynamics Edition and BMW 118d xDrive, the variants fitted as standard with a manual gearbox can also be ordered - uniquely in the compact segment - with the eightspeed Steptronic transmission as an option. An updated version of the automatic transmission links up with the new engines. Further improved internal efficiency, longer gear ratios, optimised transmission management and a vibration damper make it a champion of both efficiency and sports performance, driving comfort and pleasing acoustics. Among the functional highlights of the eight-speed Steptronic transmission is a predictive shift strategy, which works in conjunction with the car's navigation system - even when route guidance is not active - to ensure that gear changes are timed precisely according to the driving situation at hand. Based on navigation data, the gearbox identifies and takes into account an approaching corner, intersection, roundabout or motorway slip road. If the vehicle is approaching an intersection or a bend, for example, it changes down early to the most appropriate gear, making optimum use of the engine braking effect. The gearbox then shifts to the optimal gear to accelerate dynamically out of the corner. Furthermore, interaction with the navigation system allows unnecessary gear changes between two successive corners to be avoided.</div>
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The eight-speed Steptronic sport transmission available as an option for the BMW 125i, BMW M135i, BMW 120d, BMW 120d xDrive and BMW 125d models (standard on the BMW M135i xDrive) stands out with its lightning-fast gear changes. It also comes with shift paddles on the steering wheel and a Launch Control function.</div>
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<b><i>Further expanded range of BMW EfficientDynamics technology</i></b></div>
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Another contributor to what are in some cases significant reductions in fuel consumption and emissions is the further expanded range of BMW EfficientDynamics features. As well as Brake Energy Regeneration, the need-based operation of ancillary components, Electric Power Steering, the Optimum Gearshift Indicator and the Auto Start Stop function (also available in conjunction with an automatic transmission), standard equipment for the new BMW 1-Series model range also includes ECO PRO mode, which can be activated using the standard-fitted Driving Experience Control switch. On all cars specified with an automatic transmission - with the exception of the BMW 118i and the BMW 120i - ECO PRO mode now also offers a coasting function. When the accelerator is released at speeds between 50 and 160 km/h (approx. 30 - 100 mph) the engine is decoupled from the rest of the drivetrain. Vehicles with the Navigation system Professional also come with a Proactive Driving Assistant function, which tells the driver when to lift off the throttle ahead of corners, turn-offs, roundabouts and speed limits, for example. Intelligent teamwork also allows it to influence the responses of the coasting function when using the engine braking effect would help to increase efficiency in such situations.</div>
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The new BMW 1-Series models also impress with their improved aerodynamics. At the front of the car, airflow is optimised by features including the newly designed front apron and an updated sealing concept for the transition between the headlights and bonnet. The BMW 116d EfficientDynamics Edition also comes with active air flap control and specially designed kidney grille bars which, with their slightly angled slant, minimise the amount of air that can flow into the engine compartment - beyond what is needed for cooling purposes. With these measures in place, the new BMW 1-Series models have a lower drag coefficient (Cd) than that of their predecessors. The Cd of the new BMW 116d EfficientDynamics Edition, for example, has been reduced to 0.29.</div>
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<b><i>BMW ConnectedDrive in the new BMW 1-Series model range: Intelligent connectivity equals boundless driving enjoyment</i></b></div>
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Intelligent connectivity delivers a clear increase in daily driving pleasure - not only in luxury sedans, but also in compact-segment models. Here, the new BMW 1-Series again benefits from the development expertise of the world's leading manufacturer of premium cars and offers customers a high-quality and richly varied selection of driver assistance systems and mobility services. The range of BMW ConnectedDrive features now includes additional options that optimise convenience, safety and the use of infotainment functions.</div>
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Standard equipment for the new BMW 1-Series includes a SIM card embedded in the car, as a mobile phone connection is required to make use of the likewise standard Intelligent Emergency Call and BMW TeleServices functions, as well as the optional internet-based services. These cover ConnectedDrive Services including the BMW Online internet portal, as well as the Concierge Services personal information service, Remote Services and Real Time Traffic information. These functions are now also available in conjunction with the Navigation system Business. In addition, the spectrum of services customers can integrate into their cars retrospectively via apps has been expanded. All functions are safe, convenient and intuitive to use thanks to the BMW iDrive operating system, now also standard.</div>
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<b><i>Apps and the BMW ConnectedDrive Store bring extra variety to the range of infotainment options</i></b></div>
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Apps take a wide variety of routes when it comes to using internet-based services to open up new avenues in information, communication and entertainment. Drivers can integrate app functions into their car via the embedded SIM card or a smartphone. A one-off registration gives customers access to the BMW ConnectedDrive Store, which they can use to adapt the available services to their individual needs - there and then or at a later stage. Extra options can be added at any time - even while on the move - via the SIM card. The selected functions are made available for use in the car just a few minutes later.</div>
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The constantly expanding selection of car and smartphone apps includes web radio functions, the use of social networks such as Facebook and Twitter, and entertainment features. The Online Entertainment option from BMW ConnectedDrive opens up a richly varied range of entertainment possibilities. It uses an internet connection established via the integrated SIM card to open up access to 22 million titles across various genres.</div>
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<b><i>Always on the right course with online navigation data updates</i></b></div>
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As well as the online-based Real Time Traffic information, the new version of the Navigation system Professional now also available for the BMW 1-Series offers an innovative solution for updating maps. The new navigation data is transferred into the car "over the air" using a mobile phone connection established by the SIM card - without having to take a long diversion via external data storage devices and manual installation. The result is another step up in the convenience and reliability of route guidance. The system updates its navigation data several times a year, whenever a new version of a map becomes available, and users do not incur licence fees or transfer costs.</div>
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The onboard monitor for the Navigation system Professional and the Navigation system Business takes the form of a high-res 8.8-inch or 6.5-inch colour display respectively, each with a classy, slim surround. The Navigation system Professional is now available with a Touch Controller to enter destinations and control numerous other functions.</div>
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<b><i>New Parking Assistant: taking the stress out of parallel or transverse parking</i></b></div>
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The updated version of the Parking Assistant is now available as an option for the new BMW 1-Series. It now features 12 rather than the previous 10 sensors and helps the driver to select and use parking spaces lying not only parallel but now also transversely to the road. The system identifies suitable parking options as the car drives past, registering as usable spaces which are more than 80 centimetres longer than the car and at least 2.50 metres wide. A space suitable for automatic parallel parking can be flanked by two vehicles or obstacles such as planters or waste bins. The new version of the Parking Assistant can also be used for parallel parking if there is a vehicle or another obstacle solely in front of the selected space.</div>
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The driver can hand over the task of parking to the system by pressing a button or, having selected reverse gear, by pressing the iDrive Controller. The system will then carry out the requisite steering movements to reverse the car either parallel or at a right angle into the space.</div>
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The range of features has also been extended for Park Distance Control (PDC). The PDC sensors can now be optionally specified solely for the rear or both for the rear and the front of the vehicle. A new feature is the automatic activation of PDC at the front when the car is moving forward slowly. At speeds below 4 km/h (2.5 mph) the system automatically starts as soon as the sensors integrated in the front apron detect an obstacle less than a metre away. It means the driver also receives immediate assistance by way of acoustic and visual signals when driving forwards into a parking space.</div>
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Another new addition to the range of driver assistance systems from BMW ConnectedDrive available for the BMW 1-Series is the Active Cruise Control system with Stop & Go function. This radar-based - and therefore particularly effective - system builds on the likewise optional cruise control with braking function, adding an automatic distance control function which allows the driver to cruise comfortably in free-flowing traffic on motorways and main roads and ensures that a suitable following distance for the situation at hand is maintained in slow-moving traffic.</div>
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The desired distance to the vehicle in front can be selected in four stages. If the car breaches the pre-set distance, the system adapts its speed to suit the traffic conditions by intervening in the engine management and building up brake pressure. As soon as the lane ahead is free again, the car's speed is restored to the desired value originally entered. This can be anywhere between 30 and 210 km/h (19 - 130 mph). In stop-start traffic, for example, the driver is relieved of the task of having to brake regularly. If the car comes to a halt for longer than three seconds, the driver can give the command to continue by accelerating briefly or pressing the "Resume" button on the steering wheel. The still active cruise control and distance control functions then become available once again.</div>
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The selection of driver assistance systems available for the new BMW 1-Series also includes a rear-view camera, High Beam Assistant, Speed Limit Info including No Passing Info display and the Driving Assistant. The latter comprises the camera-based Lane Departure Warning and Collision Warning systems as well as the Attention Assistant feature. The Lane Departure Warning system can be used at speeds over 70 km/h (43 mph) and sends out an alert if the driver drifts out of lane unintentionally. At speeds upwards of 15 km/h (9 mph), the Collision Warning system flags up an insufficient distance to the vehicle in front. As well as triggering visual and acoustic warnings in this type of situation, the system primes the brakes to help the driver achieve the shortest possible stopping distance if he or she has to intervene.</div>
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<b>Source:<a href="http://netcarshow.com/">netcarshow.com</a></b></div>
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A combination of intoxicating sports performance, majestic ride comfort, a luxurious interior ambience and innovative equipment features marks out the members of the BMW 6-Series model range. The new BMW 6-Series Convertible, new BMW 6-Series Coupe and new BMW 6-Series Gran Coupe meet the highest expectations of a sporting luxury car in terms of driving dynamics, comfort, advanced technology and imposing elegance. Eyecatching accents and pinpoint refinements highlight the aesthetics of their body design and the exclusive flair of their interiors. The introduction of the Design Pure Experience and Design Pure Excellence equipment lines, meanwhile, gives customers attractive options when it comes to injecting these extraordinary cars with an even sportier or more luxurious aura.</div>
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A sporty driving experience lies at the heart of everything the new BMW 6-Series Convertible, new BMW 6-Series Coupe and new BMW 6-Series Gran Coupe stand for. The performance capability of their engines, which boast cutting-edge BMW TwinPower Turbo technology, is further accentuated by the sports exhaust system now fitted as standard on all petrol variants. Evidence of the enormous dynamic potential offered by the BMW 6-Series model range comes in the form of the high-performance sports cars it has spawned: the BMW M6 Convertible (fuel consumption combined: 10.3 l/100 km [27.4 mpg imp]; CO2 emissions combined: 239 g/km), BMW M6 Coupe (fuel consumption combined: 9.9 l/100 km [28.5 mpg imp]; CO2 emissions combined: 232 g/km) and BMW M6 Gran Coupe (fuel consumption combined: 9.9 l/100 km [28.5 mpg imp]; CO2 emissions combined: 232 g/km). Highlights including a 412 kW/560 hp V8 engine and bespoke suspension technology imbue this impressive triumvirate with track-specification performance attributes.</div>
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<b><i>Sports performance and luxury - a combination rich in tradition</i></b></div>
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The new BMW 6-Series model range follows in a BMW tradition of legendary dream cars which now stretches back more than 75 years. Presented in 1937, the BMW 327 Sports Coupe was the most exclusive model in the company's line-up at the time. Then came the BMW 503 Coupe and BMW 507 Roadster, which were powered by the car world's first aluminium eightcylinder engine and continue to enthral as 1950s style icons to this day. And later on, the BMW 2800 CS of 1968 pulled back the curtain on an era of luxury cars which took a whole new approach to combining sports performance and luxury. The BMW 3.0 CS, BMW 3.0 CSi and BMW 3.0 CSL followed in the tyre tracks of the 2800 CS in the years up to 1973. Designed for action in motor sport, these three models enjoyed several years of dominance on the racing stage. On the road, meanwhile, they represented a beacon of style and an expression of joy in superior performance.</div>
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Since 1976 these unmistakable characteristics have been grouped together in the BMW line-up under the model designation "6". The first-generation BMW 6-Series shone not only with its outstanding driving dynamics, but also its state-of-the-art comfort and safety technology. Its successor, unveiled in 2003, radiated a thoroughly progressive air, its dynamic appearance complemented by a wealth of innovations. The new variants added to the 6-Series line-up also broke new ground - and fundamentally enriched the driving experience on offer in the luxury class. The debut of the BMW 6-Series Convertible in 2004 saw driving pleasure in an exclusive sports car and the joy of advanced technology married with open-top enjoyment for the first time. And the world's sportiest six-cylinder diesel engine, introduced in the BMW 635d Coupe and BMW 635d Convertible in 2007, added another alluring facet to the driving pleasure offered by cars in this segment: impressive pulling power and exceptional efficiency were its hallmark qualities.</div>
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<b><i>One model series, three different characters</i></b></div>
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The latest generation of the BMW 6-Series takes the dynamics, aesthetics, luxury and innovation offered by the model series to new heights. Moreover, the expansion of the range to span three body variants has ensured that driving pleasure in a luxury BMW can be experienced in an even wider variety of ways. The BMW 6-Series Convertible, BMW 6-Series Coupe and BMW 6-Series Gran Coupe provide customers with a choice of three distinctive characters, the introduction of the brand's first ever four-door Coupe giving the BMW 6-Series' popularity fresh momentum. Almost one in two newly registered BMW 6-Series cars is now a Gran Coupe. Worldwide, nigh-on 80,000 units of the current-generation BMW 6-Series have been sold in total since the market launch of the Convertible in March 2011.</div>
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The new BMW 6-Series Convertible is all about exclusive open-top driving enjoyment, comprising majestic ride comfort and richly engaging performance attributes in equal measure. A major element of the four-seater's extrovert charisma is the transition between the body and the interior, which has been designed to evoke the character of a boat deck - as is typical of BMW Convertibles - when the roof is down. The sophisticated fabric soft-top of the 6-Series Convertible stands out with its unique "fin" architecture, complete with a glass rear window that opens separately, and offers unrestricted all-season usability and unrivalled acoustic comfort.</div>
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The new BMW 6-Series Coupe embodies the classical character of an exclusive sports car. Its two-door body exudes an athletic and elegant aesthetic while its modern interior ambience is designed to immerse four people in a dynamic driving experience. The latest round of design and powertrain upgrades lends extra potency to the two-door model's muscular appearance and sporting potential.</div>
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The BMW 6-Series Gran Coupe conjures up a new balance of dynamic excellence, elegance and luxury. The latest addition to the BMW 6-Series range blends the sports performance and aesthetics of a coupe with the extended functionality of a four-door car. Its distinctive proportions and longer wheelbase accentuate the exterior's irresistible radiance. The interior of the BMW 6-Series Gran Coupe delivers luxurious long-distance comfort for the driver and passengers in four full-size seats and offers a third seat in the rear that is suitable for shorter journeys. Detail refinements showcase both the elegance of the body design and the exclusive ambience of the interior.</div>
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<b><i>The design: A harmony of sporting presence and exclusive elegance</i></b></div>
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The balance between sporting dynamics and majestic ride comfort which defines the character of the BMW 6-Series is reflected in a body design exuding athleticism, power and elegance. Hallmark BMW proportions, precise lines and fluently moulded surfaces come together in an unmistakable design language that serves as a signature feature of the BMW 6-Series as a whole and is adapted to suit the Convertible, Coupe and Gran Coupe respectively.</div>
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An array of awards based on both public surveys and the assessments of expert judges bear testament to the appeal of the design developed for the BMW 6-Series model range. The BMW 6-Series Convertible, BMW 6-Series Coupe and BMW 6-Series Gran Coupe all won the renowned red dot award for outstanding product design at the first time of asking. The two-door models have also been recognised with the international Good Design Award and the iF product design award presented by the International Forum Design, while the BMW 6-Series Convertible has claimed the German Design Award. Meanwhile, in the Automotive Brand Contest - an international brand and design competition initiated by the German Design Council - the BMW 6-Series Coupe and BMW 6-Series Gran Coupe topped the exterior design category two years in succession. In readers' polls conducted by German motoring magazine auto, motor und sport, the BMW 6-Series Gran Coupe first claimed the "Autonis" award for the "Best new design of the year" and subsequently won the luxury category in the vote for "Best car of the year".</div>
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<b><i>More powerful, sportier, sharper: BMW kidney grille and front apron</i></b></div>
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All the models in the new BMW 6-Series line-up stand out with an adeptly modified design that exudes powerful sports performance and, at the same time, emphasises the exclusive elegance of these luxury cars. The BMW kidney grille - standing prominently in the centre of the front end, as ever - is now even more eye-catching. The number of bars in the kidney grille has been reduced from 10 to nine, and the larger openings are an indication of the amount of cooling air required by the powerful engines. The new contours of the kidney grille bars (in aluminium matt on the eight-cylinder variants and black on the remaining models) underline the forward-surging stance of the radiator grille element. The new front apron, whose lower air intake is now a single stylistic unit and therefore comes across as ultra-wide, radiates sports performance and solidity. The front foglamps, which are positioned at the far outer edges of the front end, consist of three adjacent LED units and now feature a decorative surround. This trim element is chrome on the new BMW 6-Series Convertible and comes in high-gloss black for the new BMW 6-Series Coupe and new BMW 6-Series Gran Coupe.</div>
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The full-LED headlights fitted as standard on all the models in the new BMW 6-Series line-up include a newly developed and extremely sophisticated design for the light sources. This has brought about a new interpretation of the signature BMW look created by the twin circular headlights. The low beam light is emitted from the two upper reflectors, the main beam light from the two lower reflectors. The indicators are now integrated into the accent strip cutting across the top of the headlight units.</div>
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<b><i>Side view: aerodynamically optimised exterior mirrors, newly designed model badge for the BMW 6-Series Gran Coupe</i></b></div>
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Like the modified design of the front apron, newly styled exterior mirrors also contribute to the optimised aerodynamics of the models in the new BMW 6-Series, while the side indicators are now integrated into the exterior mirrors in the form of slim horizontal light strips.</div>
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The standalone proportions of the BMW 6-Series Gran Coupe and the exclusive elegance of its lines are emphasised even more clearly by a new design for the side window surrounds at the trailing edge of the rear doors. There, a graphic element bearing "Gran Coupe" lettering guides the eye to the "counter-swing" at the foot of the C-pillar (known as the Hofmeister kink). On the new BMW 6-Series Gran Coupe this element is made from black painted aluminium and bears raised, embossed lettering.</div>
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<b><i>Rear apron strongly emphasises the cars' width</i></b></div>
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On all models in the BMW 6-Series, flared wheel arches and a rear-end structure visually stretched by horizontal lines provide a vivid stylistic showcase for the cars' wide track and resultant surefooted handling. This effect is further enhanced by a chrome strip in the bumper trim. The rear apron of the six-cylinder models also features larger surrounds for the exhaust system's tailpipe embellishers, whose diameter has been increased from 80 to 90 millimetres.</div>
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Elsewhere, a newly designed 20-inch multi-spoke variant has been added to the selection of optional light-alloy wheels. And the range of exterior paintwork finishes includes the new colour shades Jatoba metallic, Cashmere Silver metallic, Glacier Silver metallic, Mediterranean Blue metallic and Melbourne Red metallic.</div>
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<b><i>Luxurious interior ambience, newly designed surfaces, optional bicolour leather trim</i></b></div>
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The signature interior design for the new BMW 6-Series Convertible, new BMW 6-Series Coupe and new BMW 6-Series Gran Coupe is dominated by the driver-focused cockpit, a front passenger area enveloped by elegantly sweeping surfaces and a seamless connection between the front seats and rear compartment - all of which makes it a recipe for exclusive comfort in a stylishly luxurious ambience.</div>
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In the new BMW 6-Series models, the high-gloss black surfaces of the centre console around the control units for the audio system and air conditioning form a harmonious and elegant unit with the black-panel displays of the standard-fitted automatic climate control. The slim, precise chrome surround of the iDrive operating system's freestanding Control Display and the frameless design of its glass cover create a particularly contemporary and sophisticated feel. And the use of LED units for the illumination of the footwells, door exits and glove compartment provides an extremely even distribution of light.</div>
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As an alternative to the standard Dakota leather trim, customers can specify Exclusive Nappa leather with extended features, which is now also available for the new BMW 6-Series models in the bi-colour variants Ivory White/Black and Cognac/Black. Fineline Brown fine-wood trim has been added to the selection of optional interior trim strips.</div>
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<b><i>Equipment, Design Pure Experience, Design Pure Excellence, M Sport package and BMW Individual: Bespoke luxury, aesthetics and driving pleasure</i></b></div>
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The new BMW 6-Series generates an intense form of driving pleasure regardless of the body variant specified and the engine fitted. It also boasts a beguilingly exclusive edge thanks to its luxurious interior ambience, extensive spread of standard equipment and high-quality options. As well as the eightspeed Steptronic sport transmission and LED headlights, all models are fitted as standard with the ConnectedDrive navigation package, Dakota leather trim, heated and electrically adjustable seats for the driver and front passenger (including memory function), two-zone automatic climate control with extended features, an electrically adjustable sports leather steering wheel with multifunction buttons, cruise control with braking function, electrically adjustable and heated exterior mirrors, the Professional radio, a hi-fi loudspeaker system and a hands-free facility with USB audio interface.</div>
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The standard lightweight integral seats for the driver and front passenger come with an integrated belt system, whose optimised retraction mechanism uses electric assistance to enhance comfort. Customers can order their car with sports or comfort seats as an option for the driver and front passenger. The comfort seats are also available with the "active" function and active seat ventilation. Exclusive Nappa leather with extended features can be specified as an alternative to standard leather trim. Both the leather variants earmarked for the new BMW 6-Series Convertible are treated with SunReflective technology, which reduces the degree to which the surfaces are heated by the sun's rays. The BMW 6-Series Gran Coupe can also be ordered with heated rear seats.</div>
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Premiere for Design Pure Experience and Design Pure Excellence. Two equipment lines pave the way for targeted personalisation in the configuration of the new BMW 6-Series models. The Design Pure Experience line highlights the car's sporting aura through the specification of a BMW kidney grille with high-gloss black bars, BMW Individual High-gloss Shadow Line trim, likewise high-gloss black tailpipe embellishers for the exhaust system and 19-inch bi-colour light-alloy wheels in exclusive starspoke design. The interior sees Nappa leather trim in the new bi-colour variant Cognac/Black sharing the limelight with interior trim strips in Fineline Brown fine wood.</div>
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The Design Pure Excellence option accentuates the exclusive appearance of the new BMW 6-Series model range with the addition of 19-inch light-alloy wheels and luxurious interior appointments. These include the newly designed Nappa leather trim in Ivory White/Black, a leather-covered instrument panel with contrast stitching, ceramic applications for the controls and interior trim strips in Poplar Grain Grey fine wood. In addition, both equipment lines include metallic paintwork and optional ambient lightning complete with illuminated door sill finishers.</div>
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<b><i>Supreme dynamics and exclusivity: M Sport package and BMW Individual features</i></b></div>
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An M Sport package can be specified for the new BMW 6-Series Convertible, the new BMW 6-Series Coupe and the new BMW Series Gran Coupe to further optimise their dynamic aura and performance attributes. The Sport package - configured to suit the individual model - includes features such as an M aerodynamic package (with specific body components for the front end, side skirts and rear apron), BMW Individual High-gloss Shadow Line trim, tailpipe embellishers in dark chrome, black painted brake callipers and 19-inch light-alloy wheels in M double-spoke design. 20-inch light-alloy wheels in M double-spoke design are also available. M Carbon Black metallic paintwork can be specified exclusively in conjunction with the M Sport package. Meanwhile, additions including sports seats in M-specific Alcantara/Nappa leather trim with blue contrast stitching, an M leather steering wheel with multifunction buttons and gearshift paddles, Aluminium Hexagon interior trim strips, door sill finishers with an M logo and an M driver's footrest ensure the design of the interior fulfils the brief of concentrated driving pleasure. A BMW Individual roof liner in Anthracite is also part of the M Sport package for the new BMW 6-Series Coupe and new BMW 6-Series Gran Coupe.</div>
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The BMW Individual options offered for the new BMW 6-Series models satisfy the desire of customers to maximise exclusivity and infuse the exterior and interior of the car with their personal style. The BMW Individual paintwork finishes, special paintwork finishes and matt paintwork finishes stand out with their exceptional richness and fascinating colour effects. The Frozen Brilliant White matt shade - a new addition to the BMW Individual range - gives the body surfaces the appearance of being covered in an even layer of ice and, in so doing, showcases the muscular contours of the new BMW 6-Series models to particularly enthralling effect. The 20-inch, forged BMW Individual light-alloy wheels in V-spoke design also play their part in achieving a striking appearance.</div>
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BMW Individual fine-grain Merino full-leather trim, with carefully selected and meticulously prepared raw materials taking centre stage, helps create an exclusive interior design. The leather used for the seats, door panel trim, centre console, armrests and door pulls has a natural open-pored structure; the soft and breathable surfaces are elegant to the eye and offer excellent comfort. Exquisite materials and meticulous handcraftsmanship are defining features of the interior appointments from BMW Individual. The range also includes a BMW Individual roof liner in Alcantara for the BMW 6-Series Coupe and BMW 6-Series Gran Coupe, illuminated door sill finishers with BMW Individual lettering, BMW Individual interior trim strips and a BMW Individual wood inlay for the leather steering wheel. More unusual requests from customers can also be met, extending all the way to one-off creations conjured entirely in the BMW Individual Manufactory.</div>
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<b><i>Options for bespoke driving pleasure and comfort</i></b></div>
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Customers can also dip into the list of high-quality optional extras to further enhance levels of driving pleasure and comfort in the new BMW 6-Series models. These include Comfort Access and the Soft Close Automatic function for the doors, a glass tilting sunroof for the new BMW 6-Series Coupe and the new BMW 6-Series Gran Coupe, and a draught-stop for the BMW 6-Series Convertible which reduces turbulence when driving with the roof down. A four-zone automatic climate control system is available for the BMW 6-Series Gran Coupe, while electrically operated sunblinds can be ordered for the rear window of the new BMW 6-Series Coupe and new BMW 6-Series Gran Coupe, and for the rear side windows of the four-door model.</div>
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The iDrive operating system's Touch Controller has a touch-sensitive surface for inputting characters. Customers can bring further variety to the range of incar entertainment, not to mention maximise their listening pleasure, by specifying options such as a TV function, a Digital Audio Broadcasting (DAB) receiver, the Harman Kardon HiFi system and the Bang & Olufsen high-end surround-sound system.</div>
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<b><i>The driving experience: Feel the dynamics, savour the poise and assurance</i></b></div>
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Supreme power development, impressive refinement and exemplary efficiency are attributes shared by all the engines available for the new BMW 6-Series Convertible, new BMW 6-Series Coupe and new BMW 6-Series Gran Coupe. The range consists of a petrol V8 producing 330 kW/450 hp, a 235 kW/320 hp six-cylinder in-line petrol unit and a straight-six diesel with 230 kW/313 hp. All enjoy the benefits of the BMW TwinPower Turbo technology developed under the BMW EfficientDynamics banner, all meet the EU6 exhaust emissions standard and all link up as standard with an eight-speed Steptronic sport transmission.</div>
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As an alternative to sending their engine power to the rear wheels - as is customary for BMW cars - all new BMW 6-Series model variants can also be specified with the BMW xDrive intelligent all-wheel-drive system. The variable distribution of drive between the front and rear wheels not only optimises traction and directional stability in all weather and road conditions, it also noticeably enhances cornering dynamics and acceleration. BMW xDrive further improves the 0 to 100 km/h (62 mph) performance of all the 6-Series models. The best figures here are recorded by the eight-cylinder BMW 650i xDrive Coupe and BMW 650i xDrive Gran Coupe, which both complete the sprint in 4.4 seconds.</div>
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<b><i>Standard-fitted sports exhaust system for an emotion-rich sound</i></b></div>
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The engines powering the new BMW 6-Series models are designed to deliver captivating performance, as a new addition to the range of standard equipment is not afraid to emphasise. The BMW 640i Convertible, BMW 640i Coupe and BMW 640i Gran Coupe are now equipped with a sports exhaust system, which provides an emotionally dramatic soundtrack to their engines' instantaneous and sustained wave of power.</div>
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The system features a switchable exhaust valve, whose position can be adjusted using the Driving Experience Control switch. In SPORT and SPORT+ modes, the valve opens to reduce exhaust backpressure and generates a dramatic aural response. The engine management system allows further acoustic optimisations, including dynamic load-reversal damping.</div>
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BMW TwinPower Turbo technology helps the engines to develop their power instantaneously, gives them a vivacious appetite for revs and imbues them with impressive efficiency. The extensive array of BMW EfficientDynamics technology fitted as standard and the cars' optimised aerodynamic properties also contribute to a further reduction in fuel consumption and emissions. For example, the BMW 640i Convertible, BMW 640i Coupe and BMW 640i Gran Coupe - all powered by a six-cylinder in-line petrol engine - each burn 0.2 litres less fuel per 100 kilometres than their direct predecessors. The diesel models achieve a similar reduction in their fuel consumption and emissions. With average economy of 5.5 - 5.2 litres per 100 kilometres (54.3 - 51.4 mpg imp) and CO2 emissions of 147 - 139 grams per kilometre (figures as per the EU test cycle, depending on the tyre format), the new BMW 640d Coupe sets the efficiency benchmark.</div>
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The eight-speed Steptronic sport transmission also plays a role in the powertrain's outstanding effectiveness thanks to its excellent internal efficiency, while its impressive fast-shifting ability sharpens the sporting characteristics of the new BMW 6-Series models. As well as gearshift paddles on the steering wheel, the eight-speed Steptronic sport transmission also comes with a Launch Control function, which enables the driver to power away from the line with maximum dynamic force.</div>
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State-of-the-art suspension technology honed even more precisely to each individual model strikes a fine balance between dynamic potency and comfort. And customers can specify sophisticated options to complement this technology: Dynamic Damper Control adapts its responses electronically to the situation at hand, and the Adaptive Drive system - which includes active roll stabilisation - further enhances the driving qualities of the new BMW 6-Series models.</div>
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In addition to controlling the amount of speed-dependent steering assistance generated and regulating the steering angle of the front wheels, Integral Active Steering also adjusts the steering angle of the rear wheels. This helps to reduce the amount of steering effort required, provides excellent agility in dynamic driving situations, ensures comfortable and assured responses when changing lanes and navigating through corners, and reduces the car's turning circle.</div>
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The progressive nature of the BMW 6-Series is also reflected in its diverse range of standard and optional driver assistance systems and mobility services from BMW ConnectedDrive, which are aimed at optimising convenience, safety and the use of infotainment functions. When it comes to the intelligent link-up of the driver, car and outside world, the new BMW 6-Series Convertible, the new BMW 6-Series Coupe and the new BMW 6-Series Gran Coupe play a stand-out role in their respective market segments.</div>
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All new BMW 6-Series models come as standard with the ConnectedDrive navigation package, a hands-free facility with USB interface and a SIM card embedded in the car. The SIM card enables use of the likewise standard Intelligent Emergency Call system and BMW TeleServices, as well as data transfer for other functions, such as ConnectedDrive Services and Real Time Traffic Information for the navigation system.</div>
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One of the highlights of the range of BMW ConnectedDrive driving assistance systems is the BMW Head-Up Display, which projects relevant driving information onto the windscreen using a full spectrum of colour. As well as vehicle speed, 3D graphics also show Check Control messages, navigation information - including lane recommendations, speed limits and overtaking restrictions - and further information supplied by the driver assistance systems in the driver's direct field of view. When required, telephone contact lists and entertainment information can also be displayed.</div>
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The multifunction instrument display also contributes to the full-blooded driving pleasure laid on by the new BMW 6-Series. This variant of the cockpit display takes its cues from the mode selected using the Driving Experience Control switch, the graphics and colours of the displays indicating clearly which of the COMFORT, ECO PRO and SPORT settings has been engaged.</div>
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Speed Limit Info including No Passing Info display and the Lane Departure Warning system (both options) are also designed to promote assured driving. Meanwhile, the Park Distance Control, rear view camera and Surround View options help to provide a better overview of the area around the car and the road ahead. The BMW Parking Assistant (also optional) helps the driver to identify and drive into parallel parking spaces. Driving enjoyment and safety in darkness are enhanced by the Adaptive LED Headlights with BMW Selective Beam (for optimised high beam use) and the BMW Night Vision system with pedestrian and animal recognition.</div>
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Among the other innovative technologies on the options list is the Driving Assistant Plus safety package. This camera and radar-based driver assistance system includes the Active Cruise Control system with Stop & Go function, the Lane Departure Warning system and a Pedestrian and Collision Warning system with Braking function. This system detects standing vehicles and vehicles travelling ahead and, at speeds up to 60 km/h (37 mph), also pedestrians who are on a potential collision course with the car. Visual and audible warnings are given if a hazardous situation is detected, and at the same time the brake system is primed in order to reduce the stopping distance. If the driver fails to react to the warning, Driving Assistant Plus automatically brakes the car, if necessary applying maximum deceleration.</div>
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An embedded SIM card in the BMW 6-Series models opens up new scope for mobile communications and the use of online services inside the car. Included as standard, ConnectedDrive Services take the levels of convenience and variety offered in the areas of onboard office applications, navigation capability and in-car information to unrivalled heights - thanks to innovative services such as the remote functions and the BMW Online portal. One feature unmatched by the new BMW 6-Series' rivals is the Concierge Service from BMW ConnectedDrive. This option offers the driver a personal information service which - using a mobile phone connection - can be contacted via the iDrive menu around the clock, at the touch of a button and at no additional cost. The staff at the call centre can take care of hotel reservations, for example, look up flight information, seek out addresses of out-of-hours pharmacies or ATM machines and provide information on points of interest. Telephone numbers and addresses for the navigation system can be sent directly from the call centre to the car and then transferred by the driver at the touch of a button into their navigation system.</div>
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Many other BMW ConnectedDrive services can be installed at any time using apps, via a smartphone or the embedded SIM card. Among other things, these apps support web radio functions, social media platforms such as Facebook and Twitter, and the BMW ConnectedDrive range of online entertainment features, which offer access to more than 24 million music tracks and thousands of audio books. This flexible apps concept makes it possible to incorporate not just applications developed by the BMW Group but also "BMW Apps ready" applications from other providers.</div>
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A combination of intoxicating sports performance, majestic ride comfort, a luxurious interior ambience and innovative equipment features marks out the members of the BMW 6-Series model range. The new BMW 6-Series Convertible, new BMW 6-Series Coupe and new BMW 6-Series Gran Coupe meet the highest expectations of a sporting luxury car in terms of driving dynamics, comfort, advanced technology and imposing elegance. Eyecatching accents and pinpoint refinements highlight the aesthetics of their body design and the exclusive flair of their interiors. The introduction of the Design Pure Experience and Design Pure Excellence equipment lines, meanwhile, gives customers attractive options when it comes to injecting these extraordinary cars with an even sportier or more luxurious aura.</div>
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A sporty driving experience lies at the heart of everything the new BMW 6-Series Convertible, new BMW 6-Series Coupe and new BMW 6-Series Gran Coupe stand for. The performance capability of their engines, which boast cutting-edge BMW TwinPower Turbo technology, is further accentuated by the sports exhaust system now fitted as standard on all petrol variants. Evidence of the enormous dynamic potential offered by the BMW 6-Series model range comes in the form of the high-performance sports cars it has spawned: the BMW M6 Convertible (fuel consumption combined: 10.3 l/100 km [27.4 mpg imp]; CO2 emissions combined: 239 g/km), BMW M6 Coupe (fuel consumption combined: 9.9 l/100 km [28.5 mpg imp]; CO2 emissions combined: 232 g/km) and BMW M6 Gran Coupe (fuel consumption combined: 9.9 l/100 km [28.5 mpg imp]; CO2 emissions combined: 232 g/km). Highlights including a 412 kW/560 hp V8 engine and bespoke suspension technology imbue this impressive triumvirate with track-specification performance attributes.</div>
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<b><i>Sports performance and luxury - a combination rich in tradition</i></b></div>
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The new BMW 6-Series model range follows in a BMW tradition of legendary dream cars which now stretches back more than 75 years. Presented in 1937, the BMW 327 Sports Coupe was the most exclusive model in the company's line-up at the time. Then came the BMW 503 Coupe and BMW 507 Roadster, which were powered by the car world's first aluminium eightcylinder engine and continue to enthral as 1950s style icons to this day. And later on, the BMW 2800 CS of 1968 pulled back the curtain on an era of luxury cars which took a whole new approach to combining sports performance and luxury. The BMW 3.0 CS, BMW 3.0 CSi and BMW 3.0 CSL followed in the tyre tracks of the 2800 CS in the years up to 1973. Designed for action in motor sport, these three models enjoyed several years of dominance on the racing stage. On the road, meanwhile, they represented a beacon of style and an expression of joy in superior performance.</div>
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Since 1976 these unmistakable characteristics have been grouped together in the BMW line-up under the model designation "6". The first-generation BMW 6-Series shone not only with its outstanding driving dynamics, but also its state-of-the-art comfort and safety technology. Its successor, unveiled in 2003, radiated a thoroughly progressive air, its dynamic appearance complemented by a wealth of innovations. The new variants added to the 6-Series line-up also broke new ground - and fundamentally enriched the driving experience on offer in the luxury class. The debut of the BMW 6-Series Convertible in 2004 saw driving pleasure in an exclusive sports car and the joy of advanced technology married with open-top enjoyment for the first time. And the world's sportiest six-cylinder diesel engine, introduced in the BMW 635d Coupe and BMW 635d Convertible in 2007, added another alluring facet to the driving pleasure offered by cars in this segment: impressive pulling power and exceptional efficiency were its hallmark qualities.</div>
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The latest generation of the BMW 6-Series takes the dynamics, aesthetics, luxury and innovation offered by the model series to new heights. Moreover, the expansion of the range to span three body variants has ensured that driving pleasure in a luxury BMW can be experienced in an even wider variety of ways. The BMW 6-Series Convertible, BMW 6-Series Coupe and BMW 6-Series Gran Coupe provide customers with a choice of three distinctive characters, the introduction of the brand's first ever four-door Coupe giving the BMW 6-Series' popularity fresh momentum. Almost one in two newly registered BMW 6-Series cars is now a Gran Coupe. Worldwide, nigh-on 80,000 units of the current-generation BMW 6-Series have been sold in total since the market launch of the Convertible in March 2011.</div>
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The new BMW 6-Series Convertible is all about exclusive open-top driving enjoyment, comprising majestic ride comfort and richly engaging performance attributes in equal measure. A major element of the four-seater's extrovert charisma is the transition between the body and the interior, which has been designed to evoke the character of a boat deck - as is typical of BMW Convertibles - when the roof is down. The sophisticated fabric soft-top of the 6-Series Convertible stands out with its unique "fin" architecture, complete with a glass rear window that opens separately, and offers unrestricted all-season usability and unrivalled acoustic comfort.</div>
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The new BMW 6-Series Coupe embodies the classical character of an exclusive sports car. Its two-door body exudes an athletic and elegant aesthetic while its modern interior ambience is designed to immerse four people in a dynamic driving experience. The latest round of design and powertrain upgrades lends extra potency to the two-door model's muscular appearance and sporting potential.</div>
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The BMW 6-Series Gran Coupe conjures up a new balance of dynamic excellence, elegance and luxury. The latest addition to the BMW 6-Series range blends the sports performance and aesthetics of a coupe with the extended functionality of a four-door car. Its distinctive proportions and longer wheelbase accentuate the exterior's irresistible radiance. The interior of the BMW 6-Series Gran Coupe delivers luxurious long-distance comfort for the driver and passengers in four full-size seats and offers a third seat in the rear that is suitable for shorter journeys. Detail refinements showcase both the elegance of the body design and the exclusive ambience of the interior.</div>
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<b><i>The design: A harmony of sporting presence and exclusive elegance</i></b></div>
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The balance between sporting dynamics and majestic ride comfort which defines the character of the BMW 6-Series is reflected in a body design exuding athleticism, power and elegance. Hallmark BMW proportions, precise lines and fluently moulded surfaces come together in an unmistakable design language that serves as a signature feature of the BMW 6-Series as a whole and is adapted to suit the Convertible, Coupe and Gran Coupe respectively.</div>
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An array of awards based on both public surveys and the assessments of expert judges bear testament to the appeal of the design developed for the BMW 6-Series model range. The BMW 6-Series Convertible, BMW 6-Series Coupe and BMW 6-Series Gran Coupe all won the renowned red dot award for outstanding product design at the first time of asking. The two-door models have also been recognised with the international Good Design Award and the iF product design award presented by the International Forum Design, while the BMW 6-Series Convertible has claimed the German Design Award. Meanwhile, in the Automotive Brand Contest - an international brand and design competition initiated by the German Design Council - the BMW 6-Series Coupe and BMW 6-Series Gran Coupe topped the exterior design category two years in succession. In readers' polls conducted by German motoring magazine auto, motor und sport, the BMW 6-Series Gran Coupe first claimed the "Autonis" award for the "Best new design of the year" and subsequently won the luxury category in the vote for "Best car of the year".</div>
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All the models in the new BMW 6-Series line-up stand out with an adeptly modified design that exudes powerful sports performance and, at the same time, emphasises the exclusive elegance of these luxury cars. The BMW kidney grille - standing prominently in the centre of the front end, as ever - is now even more eye-catching. The number of bars in the kidney grille has been reduced from 10 to nine, and the larger openings are an indication of the amount of cooling air required by the powerful engines. The new contours of the kidney grille bars (in aluminium matt on the eight-cylinder variants and black on the remaining models) underline the forward-surging stance of the radiator grille element. The new front apron, whose lower air intake is now a single stylistic unit and therefore comes across as ultra-wide, radiates sports performance and solidity. The front foglamps, which are positioned at the far outer edges of the front end, consist of three adjacent LED units and now feature a decorative surround. This trim element is chrome on the new BMW 6-Series Convertible and comes in high-gloss black for the new BMW 6-Series Coupe and new BMW 6-Series Gran Coupe.</div>
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The full-LED headlights fitted as standard on all the models in the new BMW 6-Series line-up include a newly developed and extremely sophisticated design for the light sources. This has brought about a new interpretation of the signature BMW look created by the twin circular headlights. The low beam light is emitted from the two upper reflectors, the main beam light from the two lower reflectors. The indicators are now integrated into the accent strip cutting across the top of the headlight units.</div>
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Like the modified design of the front apron, newly styled exterior mirrors also contribute to the optimised aerodynamics of the models in the new BMW 6-Series, while the side indicators are now integrated into the exterior mirrors in the form of slim horizontal light strips.</div>
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The standalone proportions of the BMW 6-Series Gran Coupe and the exclusive elegance of its lines are emphasised even more clearly by a new design for the side window surrounds at the trailing edge of the rear doors. There, a graphic element bearing "Gran Coupe" lettering guides the eye to the "counter-swing" at the foot of the C-pillar (known as the Hofmeister kink). On the new BMW 6-Series Gran Coupe this element is made from black painted aluminium and bears raised, embossed lettering.</div>
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On all models in the BMW 6-Series, flared wheel arches and a rear-end structure visually stretched by horizontal lines provide a vivid stylistic showcase for the cars' wide track and resultant surefooted handling. This effect is further enhanced by a chrome strip in the bumper trim. The rear apron of the six-cylinder models also features larger surrounds for the exhaust system's tailpipe embellishers, whose diameter has been increased from 80 to 90 millimetres.</div>
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Elsewhere, a newly designed 20-inch multi-spoke variant has been added to the selection of optional light-alloy wheels. And the range of exterior paintwork finishes includes the new colour shades Jatoba metallic, Cashmere Silver metallic, Glacier Silver metallic, Mediterranean Blue metallic and Melbourne Red metallic.</div>
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The signature interior design for the new BMW 6-Series Convertible, new BMW 6-Series Coupe and new BMW 6-Series Gran Coupe is dominated by the driver-focused cockpit, a front passenger area enveloped by elegantly sweeping surfaces and a seamless connection between the front seats and rear compartment - all of which makes it a recipe for exclusive comfort in a stylishly luxurious ambience.</div>
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In the new BMW 6-Series models, the high-gloss black surfaces of the centre console around the control units for the audio system and air conditioning form a harmonious and elegant unit with the black-panel displays of the standard-fitted automatic climate control. The slim, precise chrome surround of the iDrive operating system's freestanding Control Display and the frameless design of its glass cover create a particularly contemporary and sophisticated feel. And the use of LED units for the illumination of the footwells, door exits and glove compartment provides an extremely even distribution of light.</div>
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As an alternative to the standard Dakota leather trim, customers can specify Exclusive Nappa leather with extended features, which is now also available for the new BMW 6-Series models in the bi-colour variants Ivory White/Black and Cognac/Black. Fineline Brown fine-wood trim has been added to the selection of optional interior trim strips.</div>
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<b><i>Equipment, Design Pure Experience, Design Pure Excellence, M Sport package and BMW Individual: Bespoke luxury, aesthetics and driving pleasure</i></b></div>
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The new BMW 6-Series generates an intense form of driving pleasure regardless of the body variant specified and the engine fitted. It also boasts a beguilingly exclusive edge thanks to its luxurious interior ambience, extensive spread of standard equipment and high-quality options. As well as the eightspeed Steptronic sport transmission and LED headlights, all models are fitted as standard with the ConnectedDrive navigation package, Dakota leather trim, heated and electrically adjustable seats for the driver and front passenger (including memory function), two-zone automatic climate control with extended features, an electrically adjustable sports leather steering wheel with multifunction buttons, cruise control with braking function, electrically adjustable and heated exterior mirrors, the Professional radio, a hi-fi loudspeaker system and a hands-free facility with USB audio interface.</div>
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The standard lightweight integral seats for the driver and front passenger come with an integrated belt system, whose optimised retraction mechanism uses electric assistance to enhance comfort. Customers can order their car with sports or comfort seats as an option for the driver and front passenger. The comfort seats are also available with the "active" function and active seat ventilation. Exclusive Nappa leather with extended features can be specified as an alternative to standard leather trim. Both the leather variants earmarked for the new BMW 6-Series Convertible are treated with SunReflective technology, which reduces the degree to which the surfaces are heated by the sun's rays. The BMW 6-Series Gran Coupe can also be ordered with heated rear seats.</div>
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Premiere for Design Pure Experience and Design Pure Excellence. Two equipment lines pave the way for targeted personalisation in the configuration of the new BMW 6-Series models. The Design Pure Experience line highlights the car's sporting aura through the specification of a BMW kidney grille with high-gloss black bars, BMW Individual High-gloss Shadow Line trim, likewise high-gloss black tailpipe embellishers for the exhaust system and 19-inch bi-colour light-alloy wheels in exclusive starspoke design. The interior sees Nappa leather trim in the new bi-colour variant Cognac/Black sharing the limelight with interior trim strips in Fineline Brown fine wood.</div>
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The Design Pure Excellence option accentuates the exclusive appearance of the new BMW 6-Series model range with the addition of 19-inch light-alloy wheels and luxurious interior appointments. These include the newly designed Nappa leather trim in Ivory White/Black, a leather-covered instrument panel with contrast stitching, ceramic applications for the controls and interior trim strips in Poplar Grain Grey fine wood. In addition, both equipment lines include metallic paintwork and optional ambient lightning complete with illuminated door sill finishers.</div>
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<b><i>Supreme dynamics and exclusivity: M Sport package and BMW Individual features</i></b></div>
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An M Sport package can be specified for the new BMW 6-Series Convertible, the new BMW 6-Series Coupe and the new BMW Series Gran Coupe to further optimise their dynamic aura and performance attributes. The Sport package - configured to suit the individual model - includes features such as an M aerodynamic package (with specific body components for the front end, side skirts and rear apron), BMW Individual High-gloss Shadow Line trim, tailpipe embellishers in dark chrome, black painted brake callipers and 19-inch light-alloy wheels in M double-spoke design. 20-inch light-alloy wheels in M double-spoke design are also available. M Carbon Black metallic paintwork can be specified exclusively in conjunction with the M Sport package. Meanwhile, additions including sports seats in M-specific Alcantara/Nappa leather trim with blue contrast stitching, an M leather steering wheel with multifunction buttons and gearshift paddles, Aluminium Hexagon interior trim strips, door sill finishers with an M logo and an M driver's footrest ensure the design of the interior fulfils the brief of concentrated driving pleasure. A BMW Individual roof liner in Anthracite is also part of the M Sport package for the new BMW 6-Series Coupe and new BMW 6-Series Gran Coupe.</div>
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The BMW Individual options offered for the new BMW 6-Series models satisfy the desire of customers to maximise exclusivity and infuse the exterior and interior of the car with their personal style. The BMW Individual paintwork finishes, special paintwork finishes and matt paintwork finishes stand out with their exceptional richness and fascinating colour effects. The Frozen Brilliant White matt shade - a new addition to the BMW Individual range - gives the body surfaces the appearance of being covered in an even layer of ice and, in so doing, showcases the muscular contours of the new BMW 6-Series models to particularly enthralling effect. The 20-inch, forged BMW Individual light-alloy wheels in V-spoke design also play their part in achieving a striking appearance.</div>
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BMW Individual fine-grain Merino full-leather trim, with carefully selected and meticulously prepared raw materials taking centre stage, helps create an exclusive interior design. The leather used for the seats, door panel trim, centre console, armrests and door pulls has a natural open-pored structure; the soft and breathable surfaces are elegant to the eye and offer excellent comfort. Exquisite materials and meticulous handcraftsmanship are defining features of the interior appointments from BMW Individual. The range also includes a BMW Individual roof liner in Alcantara for the BMW 6-Series Coupe and BMW 6-Series Gran Coupe, illuminated door sill finishers with BMW Individual lettering, BMW Individual interior trim strips and a BMW Individual wood inlay for the leather steering wheel. More unusual requests from customers can also be met, extending all the way to one-off creations conjured entirely in the BMW Individual Manufactory.</div>
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Customers can also dip into the list of high-quality optional extras to further enhance levels of driving pleasure and comfort in the new BMW 6-Series models. These include Comfort Access and the Soft Close Automatic function for the doors, a glass tilting sunroof for the new BMW 6-Series Coupe and the new BMW 6-Series Gran Coupe, and a draught-stop for the BMW 6-Series Convertible which reduces turbulence when driving with the roof down. A four-zone automatic climate control system is available for the BMW 6-Series Gran Coupe, while electrically operated sunblinds can be ordered for the rear window of the new BMW 6-Series Coupe and new BMW 6-Series Gran Coupe, and for the rear side windows of the four-door model.</div>
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The iDrive operating system's Touch Controller has a touch-sensitive surface for inputting characters. Customers can bring further variety to the range of incar entertainment, not to mention maximise their listening pleasure, by specifying options such as a TV function, a Digital Audio Broadcasting (DAB) receiver, the Harman Kardon HiFi system and the Bang & Olufsen high-end surround-sound system.</div>
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<b><i>The driving experience: Feel the dynamics, savour the poise and assurance</i></b></div>
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Supreme power development, impressive refinement and exemplary efficiency are attributes shared by all the engines available for the new BMW 6-Series Convertible, new BMW 6-Series Coupe and new BMW 6-Series Gran Coupe. The range consists of a petrol V8 producing 330 kW/450 hp, a 235 kW/320 hp six-cylinder in-line petrol unit and a straight-six diesel with 230 kW/313 hp. All enjoy the benefits of the BMW TwinPower Turbo technology developed under the BMW EfficientDynamics banner, all meet the EU6 exhaust emissions standard and all link up as standard with an eight-speed Steptronic sport transmission.</div>
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As an alternative to sending their engine power to the rear wheels - as is customary for BMW cars - all new BMW 6-Series model variants can also be specified with the BMW xDrive intelligent all-wheel-drive system. The variable distribution of drive between the front and rear wheels not only optimises traction and directional stability in all weather and road conditions, it also noticeably enhances cornering dynamics and acceleration. BMW xDrive further improves the 0 to 100 km/h (62 mph) performance of all the 6-Series models. The best figures here are recorded by the eight-cylinder BMW 650i xDrive Coupe and BMW 650i xDrive Gran Coupe, which both complete the sprint in 4.4 seconds.</div>
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The engines powering the new BMW 6-Series models are designed to deliver captivating performance, as a new addition to the range of standard equipment is not afraid to emphasise. The BMW 640i Convertible, BMW 640i Coupe and BMW 640i Gran Coupe are now equipped with a sports exhaust system, which provides an emotionally dramatic soundtrack to their engines' instantaneous and sustained wave of power.</div>
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The system features a switchable exhaust valve, whose position can be adjusted using the Driving Experience Control switch. In SPORT and SPORT+ modes, the valve opens to reduce exhaust backpressure and generates a dramatic aural response. The engine management system allows further acoustic optimisations, including dynamic load-reversal damping.</div>
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BMW TwinPower Turbo technology helps the engines to develop their power instantaneously, gives them a vivacious appetite for revs and imbues them with impressive efficiency. The extensive array of BMW EfficientDynamics technology fitted as standard and the cars' optimised aerodynamic properties also contribute to a further reduction in fuel consumption and emissions. For example, the BMW 640i Convertible, BMW 640i Coupe and BMW 640i Gran Coupe - all powered by a six-cylinder in-line petrol engine - each burn 0.2 litres less fuel per 100 kilometres than their direct predecessors. The diesel models achieve a similar reduction in their fuel consumption and emissions. With average economy of 5.5 - 5.2 litres per 100 kilometres (54.3 - 51.4 mpg imp) and CO2 emissions of 147 - 139 grams per kilometre (figures as per the EU test cycle, depending on the tyre format), the new BMW 640d Coupe sets the efficiency benchmark.</div>
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The eight-speed Steptronic sport transmission also plays a role in the powertrain's outstanding effectiveness thanks to its excellent internal efficiency, while its impressive fast-shifting ability sharpens the sporting characteristics of the new BMW 6-Series models. As well as gearshift paddles on the steering wheel, the eight-speed Steptronic sport transmission also comes with a Launch Control function, which enables the driver to power away from the line with maximum dynamic force.</div>
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<b><i>Cutting-edge suspension systems enhance dynamics and comfort</i></b></div>
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State-of-the-art suspension technology honed even more precisely to each individual model strikes a fine balance between dynamic potency and comfort. And customers can specify sophisticated options to complement this technology: Dynamic Damper Control adapts its responses electronically to the situation at hand, and the Adaptive Drive system - which includes active roll stabilisation - further enhances the driving qualities of the new BMW 6-Series models.</div>
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In addition to controlling the amount of speed-dependent steering assistance generated and regulating the steering angle of the front wheels, Integral Active Steering also adjusts the steering angle of the rear wheels. This helps to reduce the amount of steering effort required, provides excellent agility in dynamic driving situations, ensures comfortable and assured responses when changing lanes and navigating through corners, and reduces the car's turning circle.</div>
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<b><i>BMW ConnectedDrive in the new BMW 6-Series model range: Intelligent connectivity for the ultimate in driving pleasure</i></b></div>
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The progressive nature of the BMW 6-Series is also reflected in its diverse range of standard and optional driver assistance systems and mobility services from BMW ConnectedDrive, which are aimed at optimising convenience, safety and the use of infotainment functions. When it comes to the intelligent link-up of the driver, car and outside world, the new BMW 6-Series Convertible, the new BMW 6-Series Coupe and the new BMW 6-Series Gran Coupe play a stand-out role in their respective market segments.</div>
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All new BMW 6-Series models come as standard with the ConnectedDrive navigation package, a hands-free facility with USB interface and a SIM card embedded in the car. The SIM card enables use of the likewise standard Intelligent Emergency Call system and BMW TeleServices, as well as data transfer for other functions, such as ConnectedDrive Services and Real Time Traffic Information for the navigation system.</div>
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<b><i>Important information exactly where you want it: BMW Head-Up Display</i></b></div>
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One of the highlights of the range of BMW ConnectedDrive driving assistance systems is the BMW Head-Up Display, which projects relevant driving information onto the windscreen using a full spectrum of colour. As well as vehicle speed, 3D graphics also show Check Control messages, navigation information - including lane recommendations, speed limits and overtaking restrictions - and further information supplied by the driver assistance systems in the driver's direct field of view. When required, telephone contact lists and entertainment information can also be displayed.</div>
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The multifunction instrument display also contributes to the full-blooded driving pleasure laid on by the new BMW 6-Series. This variant of the cockpit display takes its cues from the mode selected using the Driving Experience Control switch, the graphics and colours of the displays indicating clearly which of the COMFORT, ECO PRO and SPORT settings has been engaged.</div>
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Speed Limit Info including No Passing Info display and the Lane Departure Warning system (both options) are also designed to promote assured driving. Meanwhile, the Park Distance Control, rear view camera and Surround View options help to provide a better overview of the area around the car and the road ahead. The BMW Parking Assistant (also optional) helps the driver to identify and drive into parallel parking spaces. Driving enjoyment and safety in darkness are enhanced by the Adaptive LED Headlights with BMW Selective Beam (for optimised high beam use) and the BMW Night Vision system with pedestrian and animal recognition.</div>
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Among the other innovative technologies on the options list is the Driving Assistant Plus safety package. This camera and radar-based driver assistance system includes the Active Cruise Control system with Stop & Go function, the Lane Departure Warning system and a Pedestrian and Collision Warning system with Braking function. This system detects standing vehicles and vehicles travelling ahead and, at speeds up to 60 km/h (37 mph), also pedestrians who are on a potential collision course with the car. Visual and audible warnings are given if a hazardous situation is detected, and at the same time the brake system is primed in order to reduce the stopping distance. If the driver fails to react to the warning, Driving Assistant Plus automatically brakes the car, if necessary applying maximum deceleration.</div>
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<b><i>ConnectedDrive Services for greater convenience and mobile office functions</i></b></div>
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An embedded SIM card in the BMW 6-Series models opens up new scope for mobile communications and the use of online services inside the car. Included as standard, ConnectedDrive Services take the levels of convenience and variety offered in the areas of onboard office applications, navigation capability and in-car information to unrivalled heights - thanks to innovative services such as the remote functions and the BMW Online portal. One feature unmatched by the new BMW 6-Series' rivals is the Concierge Service from BMW ConnectedDrive. This option offers the driver a personal information service which - using a mobile phone connection - can be contacted via the iDrive menu around the clock, at the touch of a button and at no additional cost. The staff at the call centre can take care of hotel reservations, for example, look up flight information, seek out addresses of out-of-hours pharmacies or ATM machines and provide information on points of interest. Telephone numbers and addresses for the navigation system can be sent directly from the call centre to the car and then transferred by the driver at the touch of a button into their navigation system.</div>
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Many other BMW ConnectedDrive services can be installed at any time using apps, via a smartphone or the embedded SIM card. Among other things, these apps support web radio functions, social media platforms such as Facebook and Twitter, and the BMW ConnectedDrive range of online entertainment features, which offer access to more than 24 million music tracks and thousands of audio books. This flexible apps concept makes it possible to incorporate not just applications developed by the BMW Group but also "BMW Apps ready" applications from other providers.</div>
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<b>Source:<a href="http://netcarshow.com/">netcarshow.com</a></b></div>
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The new BMW X5 M and new BMW X6 M (fuel consumption combined for both models: 11.1 l/100 km (25.5 mpg imp); CO2 emissions combined for both models: 258 g/km) see BMW M GmbH setting the pace once again in the high-performance Sports Activity Vehicle (SAV) and Sports Activity Coupe (SAC) segment. When the previous generation of the two cars arrived in 2009, it was the first time the high-performance character distilled by BMW M GmbH had been transplanted into an all-wheel-drive BMW X model. The result was class-leading dynamics. The new BMW X5 M and BMW X6 M pull no punches in writing the next chapter in this success story with another significant step forward in dynamic excellence, emotionally rich M design and outstanding efficiency.</div>
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The new BMW X5 M and new BMW X6 M combine the characteristic features of the successful BMW X family - exclusivity, robustness, agility and everyday usability - with the commitment to high performance that defines an M car. The latter is resoundingly highlighted by the cars' impressive performance figures. Both models complete the sprint from 0 to 100 km/h (62 mph) in 4.2 seconds in conjunction with the standard eight-speed M Steptronic transmission.</div>
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The new M TwinPower Turbo engine for the BMW X5 M and BMW X6 M is the most powerful unit ever developed by BMW for an all-wheel-drive vehicle. Boasting innovative M TwinPower Turbo technology with a pair of TwinScroll turbochargers, cross-bank exhaust manifolds, VALVETRONIC and High Precision Direct Petrol Injection, the 4.4-litre V8 produces maximum output of 423 kW/575 hp between 6,000 and 6,500 rpm. That represents a four per cent increase over the predecessor models. The step up is even clearer when it comes to the power development of the new engine. Peak torque has been boosted by 70 Nm (52 lb-ft), which equates to a rise of 10 per cent. Its 750 Nm (553 lb-ft) can be enjoyed across a broad rev range between 2,200 and 5,000 rpm.</div>
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At the same time, fuel consumption of the new BMW X5 M and BMW X6 M in the EU cycle has been cut by 20 per cent - from 13.9 l/100 km (20.3 mpg imp) to 11.1 l/100 km (25.5 mpg imp). CO2 emissions are likewise down by more than 20 per cent, to 258 g/km. The two models accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h (62 mph) in 4.2 seconds through the standard eightspeed M Steptronic transmission with Drivelogic. Top speed is limited to 250 km/h (155 mph).</div>
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<b><i>Powerful looks and exclusive equipment</i></b></div>
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With their striking use of forms, the new BMW X5 M and new BMW X6 M clearly flag up their sporting ambitions. With their exteriors painted fully in body colour, both models cut a low-slung figure on the road, while mixed tyres showcase their sporty track width and lend extra credence to their premium perception. Additional exterior design modifications, moreover, elevate the M models even further than before from the standard BMW X5 and BMW X6. Large air intakes at the front end, side gills with a model badge and Air Breathers, signature M exterior mirrors in twin-stalk style, a typically M fourtailpipe exhaust system and a rear spoiler (for the BMW X6 M) give them a standalone look M fans will immediately recognise. Setting the seal on this exclusive range of features are M-specific 20-inch light-alloy wheels with mixed tyres or forged 21-inch M light-alloy wheels (optional).</div>
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The high-quality interior impresses with its well-thought-through combination of sporty features, exclusive materials and flawless workmanship. The M instrument cluster, M leather steering wheel with aluminium gearshift paddles and M gearshift lever - which works in the same way as the familiar M Double Clutch Transmission - are complemented by electrically operated M sports seats for the driver and front passenger, an M driver's footrest and the optional Head-Up Display which, in addition to the standard system, also includes an M-specific display with gear indicator, rev band and shift lights.</div>
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New BMW X5 M and BMW X6 M customers also have the choice between various options exclusive to the M models, such as 21-inch M light-alloy wheels, Merino full-leather trim and M multifunction seats. And there's also a choice of two new and exclusive M paint finishes.</div>
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<b><i>A finely balanced overall concept</i></b></div>
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At BMW M GmbH, high performance is about more than engine output and top speeds alone. Here, high performance means all of a vehicle's components working in perfect harmony and the precise interplay of various details resulting in maximum performance, agility, precision, poise and assurance out on the road. This sense of balance is a defining feature of all the cars produced by BMW M GmbH and is, needless to say, also present and correct in the new BMW X5 M and new BMW X6 M.</div>
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<b><i>Function-led design</i></b></div>
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The function-led design of the new BMW X5 M and new BMW X6 M is immediately clear with athletic, dynamic looks betraying their high-performance credentials before they so much as turn a wheel. The four large air intakes and flaps at the front end, and the diffuser at the rear, are more than just a case of style for style's sake. Instead, their presence is an essential part of the engineers' drive to optimise aerodynamics and ensure efficient cooling.</div>
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Thanks to a clever aerodynamics concept, the airflow is guided so efficiently around the car that drag is minimised and lift is also reduced. The engine, powertrain and brakes are all kept sufficiently cool, even when placed under extreme loads on the track. Elements which look like pure design accents when they first catch the eye are, in fact, busy fulfilling functional tasks. For example, the M-specific Air Breathers behind the front wheels reduce turbulence in the front wheel arches.</div>
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Optimum temperature management The high-performance engine under the bonnet of the new BMW X5 M and new BMW X6 M requires a high-performance cooling system in order to guarantee the optimum operating temperature in all conditions - i.e. normal everyday driving, stop-start traffic and extreme action on the race track. A highly efficient, newly developed combination of low-temperature and hightemperature radiators, which also handles the cooling of the turbochargers, charge air and transmission oil, maintains an optimum temperature, even with all components working flat out.</div>
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Eight-speed M Steptronic transmission with Drivelogic The new BMW X5 M and new BMW X6 M send their engine power to the wheels via the newly developed eight-speed M Steptronic transmission with Drivelogic, which mirrors the operating concept of the M Double Clutch Transmission used by other M models. With its instantaneous responses, rapid gear changes and super-direct reaction to load changes, the torque converter auto links up seamlessly with the new higher-torque turbocharged engine and showcases its talents in hugely impressive style. At the same time, its wider ratio spread allows it to offer a clear drop in fuel consumption over the six-speed transmission of the previous-generation cars, as well as an increase in driving comfort and improved performance. This is also the first torque converter to enable "creep on demand" through the Low Speed Assistant.</div>
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The new eight-speed M Steptronic transmission allows drivers to sit back and enjoy automatic shifts or change gear manually using the gearshift paddles on the M leather steering wheel. And for the perfect getaway, the driver can activate the Launch Control system adapted from use in racing cars. Here, the driver keeps their foot on the brakes and pushes the accelerator down almost to the floor, which prompts the system to dial in the ideal getaway rpm. Releasing the brakes prompts Launch Control to let the car off the leash, and it accelerates off the line with maximum propulsion.</div>
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The driver can also use the three-stage Drivelogic function to choose whether to prioritise fuel economy, comfort or sports performance. This function is available both in automatic mode and in sequential SPORT mode.</div>
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<b><i>Intelligent all-wheel drive</i></b></div>
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BMW xDrive intelligent all-wheel drive and Dynamic Performance Control play a key role in the outstanding dynamics of the new BMW X5 M and new BMW X6 M. The xDrive system employs an electronically controlled multiplate clutch to allow fully variable distribution of drive between the front and rear axles - from 100 per cent at the rear to up to 100 per cent at the front. This ensures the best possible traction in all road conditions. In the interests of greater agility, xDrive brings a rear-biased basic set-up to the BMW X5 M and BMW X6 M.</div>
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The driving dynamics system Dynamic Performance Control oversees the continuous distribution of drive between the rear wheels - both under load and on the overrun - regardless of engine output. Working in combination with the xDrive all-wheel-drive system, the result is a whole new bracket of dynamic flair, agility and traction. The car follows the course set by the driver far more accurately, whatever the road surface, and the system also reduces the amount of wheel work required of the driver: the steering responds more directly and far fewer corrections are necessary. Moreover, the inherent propensity of conventional all-wheel-drive vehicles to understeer is eliminated. An improvement in traction is also impressively noticeable (on road surfaces with differing friction levels, in particular), and active safety is markedly enhanced as a result. The driver can see how Dynamic Performance Control is operating on the display, with arrows at all four wheels visualising where the engine power is currently being sent.</div>
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<b><i>An open door to controlled drifts</i></b></div>
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Among the other highlights of the overall concept behind the new BMW X5 M and new BMW X6 M is Dynamic Stability Control (DSC). The control functions of DSC have been optimised over previous versions of the system to improve driving dynamics further still. Added to which, extra functions enhancing active safety (Brake Standby, Brake Drying, Fading Compensation) and comfort (Start-Off Assistant, parking brake with automatic hold function) have also been introduced.</div>
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Dynamic Stability Control allows the driver to choose from three modes: DSC on, MDM (M Dynamic Mode), DSC off. While DSC on counteracts understeer and oversteer to great effect with brake inputs, MDM allows greater wheel slip - to give keen drivers the chance to execute some mild drifts. However, the driver aids will also intervene to assist the driver in this mode if a predefined dynamic limit is exceeded. Deactivating DSC (through DSC off) gives the driver the chance to fully explore the car's dynamic limits on the track and nudge the car into power oversteer (i.e. a drift) using the accelerator. In this mode, the system will only introduce brake inputs in extreme situations involving significant shifts in lateral acceleration.</div>
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<b><i>The new M TwinPower Turbo engine</i></b></div>
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To say the newly developed engine of the new BMW X5 M and new BMW X6 M has a pounding heartbeat would be something of an understatement. After all, the 4.4-litre V8 uses innovative M TwinPower Turbo technology - consisting of cross-bank exhaust manifolds, a pair of TwinScroll turbochargers, High Precision Direct Petrol Injection and VALVETRONIC - to push torque and output to higher levels still. This unrivalled combination ensures that a strong wave of torque is maintained from low revs and allows the engine to impress with its direct and rapid responses, vivacious appetite for revs, linear power delivery and customary M soundtrack.</div>
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<b><i>Maximum performance meets outstanding efficiency</i></b></div>
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The peak output of the new M turbocharged engine powering the BMW X5 M and BMW X6 M is, at 423 kW/575 hp, four per cent higher than that of its predecessor and is available between 6,000 and 6,500 rpm. At the same time, the engine's peak torque has been boosted by around 10 per cent to 750 Nm (553 lb-ft), which can be enjoyed across an extremely broad rev band - from 2,200 to 5,000 rpm. The extraordinary power development of this M turbocharged engine allows the new M versions of the BMW X5 and BMW X6 to sprint from 0 to 100 km/h (62 mph) in a mere 4.2 seconds. The top speed of both is electronically limited to 250 km/h (155 mph).</div>
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The outstanding efficiency of the new M TwinPower Turbo engine is illustrated by its fuel consumption and emissions in the EU cycle: 11.1 litres per 100 km (25.5 mpg imp) and 258 g/km CO2 represent an improvement of more than 20 per cent over their predecessors. All of which means that the range of the two cars on a single, identically sized tank of fuel has increased by 26 per cent to 765 kilometres (475 miles) in each case.</div>
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<b><i>Optimised responses</i></b></div>
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The turbocharged V8 engine fitted in the BMW X5 M and BMW X6 M impresses most profoundly with its lightning-fast responsiveness. The key factors here are the engine's High Precision Direct Petrol Injection (200 bar), state-of-the-art VALVETRONIC system and cross-bank exhaust manifolds, which send two converged exhaust gas streams to drive the two TwinScroll turbochargers through four separate exhaust ducts.</div>
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The new engine features a closed-deck crankcase with an extremely rigid construction. This enables higher cylinder pressures to be achieved, paving the way for improved power output. A forged, torsionally stiff crankshaft is used to transfer the impressive torque, its low weight contributing to a significant reduction in rotating masses and thus a further sharpening of the engine's responses.</div>
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<i><b>From race track to road</b></i></div>
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In the development of every model at BMW M GmbH, a familiar maxim applies: it must be "fit for the Nordschleife". The aim in the development of BMW M cars is to master the world's most challenging race track at race speed without a hitch. The extreme lateral and longitudinal acceleration generated when lapping the Ring places huge demands on the engine's oil supply. But sophisticated oil sump and suction snorkel geometry allows the new BMW X5 M and BMW X6 M to hit up to 1.2 g without creating a problem.</div>
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The cooling systems for the new BMW X5 M and BMW X6 M are similarly track-ready, as highlighted the first time you set eyes on the cars by the large air intakes in the front end. A combination of low-temperature and hightemperature radiators ensures that the optimum temperature is maintained for cooling the engine water, charge air, engine oil and transmission oil - even when venturing into high-performance territory.</div>
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The exhaust system has been modified to satisfy the sporting ambitions of the new M models. A distinctively familiar BMW M engine note resonates out across the whole rev range via electrically controlled flaps, which open or close according to demand, and sounds even sportier and emotionally richer than that of its predecessor. Selecting one of the preconfigured driving modes, moreover, engages a finely balanced set-up that also provides acoustic feedback on the engine load at any one time.</div>
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<b><i>The chassis</i></b></div>
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The new BMW X5 M and BMW X6 M once again set the pace in the highperformance Sports Activity Vehicle and Sports Activity Coupe segments thanks to extensive chassis upgrades. These combine to provide outstanding dynamics together with unbeatable directional stability and excellent traction, along with the type of neutral self-steering typical of M cars, in particular when accelerating out of corners and toying with the dynamic limits.</div>
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To this end, the double-wishbone front suspension features revised kinematics. A modified upper wishbone (increase in camber, optimised camber progression and steering pivot axis) allows a further increase in cornering force potential and agility. At the same time, M-specific elastokinematics with more rigid bearings improve wheel guidance and therefore directional stability - both at the front axle and the Integral-IV rear axle (a spatial suspension system with anti-squat and anti-dive). Firmer suspension spring tuning and a 10-millimetre drop in ride height team up with the Dynamic Drive active roll stabilisation system to bring about an effective reduction in body roll and movement. In addition, the BMW X5 M and BMW X6 M come as standard with air suspension with self-levelling at the rear axle. Plus, Dynamic Damper Control with electronically adjustable dampers - the driver can select from three modes (COMFORT, SPORT and SPORT+) at the touch of a button - ensures the perfect balance between dynamic flair and ride comfort.</div>
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<b><i>Mixed tyres for optimised handling</i></b></div>
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Another central element in the driving characteristics of the new BMW X5 M and BMW X6 M are the special tyres, whose development closely followed that of the axle construction. In the high-performance segment, tyre choice for the front axle focuses - alongside lateral stability and brake forces - primarily on steering precision and feel. By contrast, the engineers' attention in the development of the rear tyres centred on traction, lateral stability and directional stability. In order to meet these part-contradictory, partcomplementary demands, the BMW M GmbH engineers have developed two sets of mixed tyres for the new BMW X5 M and new BMW X6 M. The interconnected development of tyres, steering and axles endows the new cars with assured handling properties and good rolling comfort. Both models are fitted as standard with low-weight 20-inch light-alloy wheels (front: 10 J x 20, rear: 11.5 J x 20) with Pirelli P Zero tyres (front: 285/40 R20 Y, rear: 325/35 R20 Y), while low-weight 21-inch forged wheels (front: 10 J x 21, rear: 11.5 J x 21) with Michelin Pilot Super Sport UHP tyres (front: 285/35 R21 Y, rear: 325/30 R21 Y) can be ordered as an option.</div>
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<b><i>M Servotronic steering with individual adjustment</i></b></div>
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One of the most important interfaces between driver and vehicle is the steering. Here, BMW M GmbH's high-performance models have set the benchmark from day one when it comes to providing a direct steering feel, precise feedback on the driving conditions and a finely-tuned balance when exploring the dynamic limits. Continuing this tradition, the M Servotronic steering in the new BMW X5 M and BMW X6 M - with its M-specific gear ratios and intelligently composed overall set-up - likewise scales these lofty heights. This rack-and-pinion system with electric power assistance uses no energy when the car is travelling straight ahead, and so saves 0.3 litres of petrol per 100 kilometres (62 miles) compared to hydraulic systems. The Servotronic function familiar from hydraulic systems, which controls the degree of steering assistance according to the car's speed, is another integral element. Furthermore, drivers can choose from three steering settings (COMFORT, SPORT, SPORT+) - at the touch of a button in the centre console or by storing their preferred settings in the M Drive buttons - to adjust the steering characteristics to personal tastes or the situation at hand.</div>
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<b><i>High-performance brakes borrowed from motor sport</i></b></div>
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The remarkable dynamic potential of the BMW X5 M and BMW X6 M is backed up by the standard high-performance compound brakes with large six-piston fixed callipers at the front and single-piston floating callipers at the rear. Excellent stopping power, precise feel, low weight and increased resistance to heat are their headline features. The brake discs in compound systems - which were originally developed for racing - are made up of different parts and materials. The surface of the brake linings is 50 per cent larger compared with those on the predecessor models. At the same time weight is down by 1.6 kilograms, helping to reduce unsprung and rotating masses. This also feeds into improvements in the acceleration, responsiveness and handling of the BMW X5 M and BMW X6 M. And the compound brakes waste no time in signalling their performance capability visually as well. All the brake discs are perforated and inner-vented, and the brake callipers are painted in Dark Blue metallic, in typical M fashion, and marked at the front wheels with the M logo.</div>
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<b><i>The design</i></b></div>
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The outstanding driving dynamics of the new BMW X5 M and new BMW X6 M also come to the fore through their M design signatures. The close ties between the two models - they have identical performance and equally strong dynamic potential - are reflected particularly clearly in the shared design of the front end with its large air intakes. However, the individual characters of the two high-performance sports models are still very distinct, as is clear the first time they come into view. The proportions of the BMW X5 M provide an instant showcase of its muscular power and exclusivity, not to mention its impressive versatility. The flowing lines of the BMW X6 M, meanwhile, accentuate the prominent dynamics and sporting athleticism of the BMW Sports Activity Coupe.</div>
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The new BMW X5 M and new BMW X6 M have been designed for use on the road. Both of these elite sports machines combine the raised seating position of an all-wheel-drive BMW X model with the outstanding overall concept balance of a BMW M car. In order to visually reinforce the further improved on-road attributes of the new M models, the whole body is painted the same colour. In combination with a 10-millimetre reduction in ride height and the wider track created by the use of mixed-size tyres, the cars have a lower, more powerful stance, cut an even more dynamic figure even when stationary, and as a result enjoy a far superior status to their BMW X5/BMW X6 siblings.</div>
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<b><i>Visually striking front end with a functional task</i></b></div>
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The shared front-end design of the BMW X5 M and BMW X6 M is likewise a clear departure from that of the respective standard models and follows the classic "form follows function" maxim. The large air intakes and voluminous "kidneys" of the radiator grille, with their customary M double-bar look, are a response to the high cooling air requirements of the powerful engine, transmission and high-performance front brakes. Despite the large amount of cooling and more stringent pedestrian protection requirements, the designers have managed to integrate foglamps into the front end of the cars. Both new M models borrow their headlights from the BMW X6, complete with washer system. Elsewhere, the special flaps low down in the outer air intakes - adapted from those on racing cars - reduce lift and emphasise the optimised aerodynamics of the two new models.</div>
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<b><i>Same genes, distinctive looks</i></b></div>
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The differences in the character of the BMW X5 M and BMW X6 M are particularly evident when the two models are viewed from the side. The BMW X5 M reinforces its presence and functionality with its upright stature, long roofline and large window surfaces. By contrast, the BMW X6 M displays the unmistakable, dynamic lines of a BMW Sports Activity Coupe through its gently curved glasshouse, sloping roofline and pronounced wedge shape. M-specific features of both models include the familiar twin-stalk exterior mirrors with integral side indicators and optional display for the lane change assistant. Another signature element of models from BMW M GmbH are the gills in the front side panels featuring chrome trim that includes a model badge and Air Breather.</div>
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<b><i>Powerful rear end with racing accents</i></b></div>
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The rear ends of the BMW X5 M and BMW X6 M also differ significantly from their standard siblings, exuding a more exclusive aura and majoring on bold, sporty accents. This approach is underlined in particular by the wide rear tyres (which are a different size from the fronts), the distinctive M rear aprons painted in body colour and the hallmark M four-tailpipe exhaust. The diffuser element (likewise in body colour) adapted from racing cars helps to ensure aerodynamically optimised airflow at the lower edge of the rear bumper moulding, allowing the new M models to highlight once again the impressive functionality of their design features. A rear spoiler painted in body colour on the BMW X6 M reduces rear-axle lift.</div>
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<b><i>Sporting ambience and flawless ergonomics</i></b></div>
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As with all cars from the BMW brand, the design of the interior prioritises intuitive, quick and error-free usability. And M GmbH also makes its own distinctive mark here. For example, the BMW X5 M and BMW X6 M come with a newly developed, ergonomically optimised M leather steering wheel with gearshift paddles, while the M gearshift lever has an equally distinctive design. The instrument cluster, M Drive menu in the information display, displays in the optional Head-Up Display and special multifunction switch with M Drive buttons on the steering wheel also fit the M template.</div>
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The sporting ambience on board the new BMW X5 M and BMW X6 M is accentuated particularly strongly by the exclusive, electrically operated M sports seats for the driver and front passenger - in fine-grain Merino leather with contrast stitching and embossed M logo in the backrests - and by the leather-covered BMW Individual instrument panel. Door sill strips with model lettering, aluminium interior trim strips and the anthracite-coloured BMW Individual roof liner lend the interior an additional touch of exclusivity. Customers can take the interior of their cars to an even more exalted level by specifying the optional full leather trim including a roof liner in Alcantara and fully electric M multifunction seats in Merino leather.</div>
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<b><i>The equipment</i></b></div>
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The new BMW X5 M and new BMW X6 M come with an extensive range of exclusive equipment from the factory which illustrates their character as highperformance sports machines that can be used every day. Customers can also dip into a large selection of optional equipment with which to make their car even sportier, for example, or to satisfy the most exacting requirements in terms of comfort. And the BMW Individual range of exclusive paint finishes, leather appointments and interior trim strips means the BMW X5 M and BMW X6 M can be treated to even greater personalisation over and above those possibilities in order to meet customer desires.</div>
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Standard-fitted exterior features painted in body colour and fitting the classic M profile are a key factor in the striking appearance of the new BMW X5 M and new BMW X6 M. These include a front apron with large air intakes, a double-bar kidney grille, familiar M twin-stalk exterior mirrors, side gills with the M logo and Air Breathers, a rear apron with integrated diffuser and a fourtailpipe exhaust system in chrome. Both models are fitted as standard with polished 20-inch BMW M light-alloy wheels in Orbit Grey and with mixed tyres. Likewise polished, forged 21-inch BMW M light-alloy wheels in Orbit Grey and with mixed tyres are available as an option.</div>
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Exclusivity and impressive functionality are also defining features of the interior of the new BMW X5 M and new BMW X6 M. As well as the new M leather steering wheel with integrated aluminium gearshift paddles and M sports seats in Merino leather for the driver and front passenger (with electric adjustment and memory function), the M-specific standard equipment of both models also includes a leather-covered BMW Individual instrument panel, the anthracite-coloured BMW Individual roof liner, aluminium interior trim strips, door sill finishers with model lettering, knee pads on the centre console and an M footrest for the driver.</div>
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Likewise included in standard specification for the new BMW X5 M and new BMW X6 M are an alarm system, automatic tailgate operation, automatically dimming rear-view and exterior mirrors, a headlight washer system, automatic climate control, a hi-fi speaker system and Park Distance Control, which can be ordered as an option with a rear-view camera - with or without the Surround View function. Adaptive LED Headlights with BMW Selective Beam, an anti-dazzle high-beam function and the active cornering function are also part of the standard equipment for the BMW X5 M and BMW X6 M. These items are in addition to the driver assistance systems familiar from the regular BMW X5 and BMW X6 and the mobility services from BMW ConnectedDrive. Among the highlights here is the new-generation Navigation system Professional, which boasts even greater capability and sharper graphics and incorporates 3D elements into its map display.</div>
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In keeping with their high-performance pretensions, the two new M models also come as standard with an M-specific instrument cluster - complete with displays showing the gear selected, system status (engine dynamics, Dynamic Damper Control, M Servotronic), M Drive mode and a compass, the M Drive menu in the information display and M-specific buttons on the M leather steering wheel. Over and above the information projected by the standard system, the optional Head-Up Display for the new BMW X5 M and new BMW X6 M also features a special M display including a digital speed display, gear display, rev band and Shift Lights.</div>
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BMW M GmbH has developed the BMW M Laptimer app for smartphones so customers can access extensive analysis of their personal driving style on the track. With the smartphone linked up to the car, the BMW M Laptimer app can be operated using the iDrive Controller. The app records the car's speed, lateral and longitudinal acceleration, the gear currently engaged, steering angle and accelerator position. This data can subsequently be used to precisely analyse the driver's actions and reactions at the various points around the track via graphic displays on the customer's smartphone. Another feature allows two recordings on the same track to be compared corner-bycorner. The readings used here can be either the driver's own or data shared by other drivers via email.</div>
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The list of exclusive M options includes a fully electric M multifunction seat in Merino leather. This seat variant stands out with its integral head restraint and specially formed bolsters around the seat cushion and shoulders to further improve lateral support. Active seat ventilation is available for the M multifunction seat as an option.</div>
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The new M models can be treated to yet a further upgrade in the form of Merino full-leather appointments, carbon-fibre interior trim strips and two new and exclusive M paint finishes (Long Beach Blue metallic and Donington Grey metallic).</div>
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The high-performance character of the new BMW X5 M and new BMW X6 M is further emphasised by the standard Launch Control feature adapted from its application in racing cars.</div>
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BMW Individual offers customers buying a new BMW X5 M or new BMW X6 M the chance to personalise and customise their car well beyond the means provided by standard specification and the options list. The BMW Individual range comprises two areas. The BMW Individual Collection brings together items of equipment selected to suit the individual model series perfectly, including exclusive paint finishes, high-quality leather appointments and interior trim strips. Also available are an Alcantara roof liner and technical features such as a cool box and additional reading lights.</div>
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The BMW Individual Manufactory, meanwhile, brings particularly extravagant customer requests to life. Whether it's lavish paint finishes, unusual materials or unconventional ideas for special details, the BMW Individual Manufactory experts use their wealth of experience and meticulous workmanship to turn a customer's image of their personality into tangible form, provided it fits within the boundaries of safety requirements, the character of the brand and legal stipulations.</div>
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The BMW Individual Collection specially developed for the new BMW X5 M and new BMW X6 M includes the BMW Individual Azurite Black metallic and BMW Individual Pyrite Brown metallic paint finishes, which stand out with their extraordinary radiance. Their special pigmentation also allows the paint colour to alter depending on the incidence of light and lends the surfaces exceptional depth - all of which shines an even brighter spotlight on the elaborately composed use of forms of the new BMW X5 M and new BMW X6 M.</div>
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BMW Individual uses BMW Individual fine-grain Merino leather - the most exclusive leather available for a BMW - for the interior of the new BMW X5 M and BMW X6 M. This special leather possesses a unique look and feel, is breathable and durable, yet also softer and more supple than other leather used in cars. The result is unbeatable seat comfort. The exquisite quality of the BMW Individual fine-grain Merino leather is further underlined by sophisticated seam patterning, special piping and eye-catching contrast stitching. The BMW Individual Collection offers a selection of five extended leather appointments in specially developed tones for the new BMW X5 M and new BMW X6 M: Amaro Brown, Nutmeg, Criollo Brown, Smoke White and Taupe. This option can be rounded off by a leather-covered BMW Individual instrument panel.</div>
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Exclusive highlights for the interior also come in the form of BMW Individual interior trim strips using select fine woods or featuring lavish paint finishes. BMW Individual has created three different interior trim strips for the new BMW X5 M and new BMW X6 M: Piano Finish Black, Sen Light Brown fine wood and Ash Volcano Brown fine wood.</div>
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Other options from the BMW Individual Collection for the new BMW X5 M and new BMW X6 M include the BMW Individual roof liner in Alcantara, which creates a superior ambience with its wonderfully soft surfacing. The BMW Individual roof liner is available in Alcantara Smoke White, Alcantara Scotch dark and Alcantara Anthracite.</div>
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Customers can delve into everything BMW Individual has to offer at a BMW dealership. Or they can browse the BMW Individual Collection via the BMW Individual iPad app or in the sales literature, and configure their car to their own personal tastes from the comfort of their home.</div>
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<b>Source:<a href="http://netcarshow.com/">netcarshow.com</a></b></div>
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A Sports Activity Vehicle (SAV) from BMW is once again pointing the way ahead to a highly innovative form of driving pleasure. The BMW X5 xDrive40e is the first plug-in hybrid production car from the BMW core brand. It expertly combines the versatility and luxurious ambience of a large SAV model with the superb traction offered by the BMW xDrive intelligent all-wheel-drive system as well as BMW EfficientDynamics eDrive technology for exemplary efficiency.</div>
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The intelligently controlled interaction between the combustion engine and the electric drive, which together generate a system output of 230 kW/313 hp, endows the BMW X5 xDrive40e with exceptionally dynamic acceleration while also substantially cutting fuel consumption and emissions in everyday driving. It returns a combined fuel consumption of 3.4 - 3.3 litres for every 100 kilometres (83.1 - 85.6 mpg imp) and a combined electricity consumption of 15.4 - 15.3 kWh. CO2 emissions come in at 78 - 77 grams per kilometre (figures according to EU test cycle for plug-in hybrid vehicles, may vary depending on the tyre format specified).</div>
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The use of BMW eDrive technology for exceptionally efficient performance as well as all-electric mobility with zero tailpipe emissions as and when required ushers in a whole new form of commanding driving experience in a sports activity vehicle. At the same time, the BMW X5 xDrive40e reaps the benefits of the technology and know-how transferred from the debut of the BMW i cars. The BMW i8 blazes a trail for sustainable driving pleasure with plug-in hybrid drive power, which can now also be enjoyed for the first time in a model from the BMW core brand.</div>
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Thanks to its duo of drive units, the intelligent hybrid powertrain control and permanent all-wheel drive, the BMW X5 xDrive40e promises utterly effortless performance and supreme efficiency out on the road. Its drive system comprises a four-cylinder petrol engine with BMW TwinPower Turbo technology and a synchronous electric motor integrated in the 8-speed Steptronic transmission. The lithium-ion high-voltage battery pack can be topped up with mains electricity from any standard domestic power socket or - particularly quickly, safely and conveniently - from the BMW i Wallbox, as well as at public charging stations. The high-voltage battery, which also supplies power to the battery for the 12V electrical system via a voltage transformer, is housed underneath the luggage compartment floor, where it is particularly well protected in the event of a crash. The BMW X5 xDrive40e offers a luggage capacity of 500 - 1,720 litres. The standard charging cable can be stored in a hinged compartment under the luggage compartment floor. The plug-in hybrid model thus provides all the versatility associated with a large sports activity vehicle in terms of not just its driving qualities but also its levels of spaciousness.</div>
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The BMW X5 xDrive40e furthermore succeeds in fusing its versatility and supreme poise with a level of efficiency that simply places it in a class of its own. Short everyday journeys in urban areas can be easily completed with zero tailpipe emissions, while actual fuel consumption is reduced substantially when driving for distances of up to 25 kilometres (approx. 15 miles) in urban traffic. Capable of consuming between just zero and 3.0 litres of fuel for every 100 kilometres in such situations (zero consumption - 94.2 mpg imp), the BMW X5 xDrive40e sets new benchmarks for efficiency in its segment. On longer journeys, meanwhile, when both engine and motor need to be deployed, the powertrain system that has been systematically geared towards maximising efficiency keeps the fuel consumption and emissions figures far lower than in comparable models with similar power outputs. Assuming the high-voltage battery is fully charged, daily commutes of between 50 and 60 kilometres (approx. 30 - 37 miles) can therefore be completed in practice with a fuel consumption of no more than 6.5 litres per 100 kilometres (min. 43.5 mpg imp), depending on driving style. What's more, when the fuel tank is filled to its 85-litre capacity and the high-voltage battery pack is charged, the BMW X5 xDrive40e also boasts the customary long-distance capabilities for travelling on holiday, for example, when it still succeeds in keeping fuel consumption below the 11.0 litres per 100 kilometres mark (min. 25.7 mpg imp). The plug-in hybrid drive system aboard the BMW X5 xDrive40e thus produces major efficiency savings in everyday driving situations when compared to conventionally powered models in this segment.</div>
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The 2.0-litre internal combustion engine fitted in the BMW X5 xDrive40e has already won the coveted title of "International Engine of the Year" three times and features a TwinScroll turbocharger, High Precision Injection, VALVETRONIC variable valve timing and variable camshaft control on both the intake and exhaust sides (Double-VANOS). The most powerful fourcylinder petrol unit in the BMW Group's engine portfolio stands out for its eager power delivery, delightfully free-revving performance and highly refined running characteristics. It generates a maximum output of 180 kW/245 hp and 350 Newton metres (258 lb-ft) of peak torque.</div>
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The electric motor puts an output of 83 kW/113 hp on tap, while its maximum torque of 250 Newton metres (184 lb-ft) is available from the word go in typical electric drive fashion. This has the effect of boosting the engine's output for thrilling, instantaneous responsiveness and power build-up with absolutely no delay when accelerating from stationary, as well as far more dynamic performance whenever a quick burst of speed is required. The BMW X5 xDrive40e completes the 0 to 100 km/h (62 mph) sprint in just 6.8 seconds and has an electronically limited top speed of 210 km/h (130 mph). In all-electric drive mode, meanwhile, the vehicle is capable of a top speed of 120 km/h (75 mph), again electronically limited.</div>
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The power stemming from the two drive units is transformed into effortless forward motion courtesy of the 8-speed Steptronic transmission and the BMW xDrive permanent all-wheel-drive system. The BMW X5 xDrive40e can be optionally equipped with shift paddles on the steering wheel, enabling the driver to swiftly make manual gear selections with the greatest of ease. Regardless of the proportion of drive power being sourced from the engine and motor respectively, xDrive ensures supreme traction in all weather and road surface conditions, together with optimised handling stability and increased agility when powering through corners. An electronically controlled multi-plate clutch provides the basis for fully variable distribution of the drive torque between the front and rear wheels. As it is linked up to the DSC (Dynamic Stability Control), the xDrive system is furthermore capable of acting in advance to counter vehicle understeer or oversteer and to always direct drive power in such a way as to optimise the handling dynamics.</div>
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The eDrive button on the centre console lets the driver modify the powertrain control. When the vehicle is first started, the default AUTO eDrive setting is activated, with both engine and electric motor working highly efficiently in tandem. The electric motor alone is used for setting off with normal power requirements, while the engine cuts in at around 70 km/h (44 mph) or when the driver wishes to accelerate very sharply. In this mode, the intelligent operating strategy determines the most efficient drive combination at all times and switches to it automatically. The driver can also switch to the all-electric drive mode setting MAX eDrive, in which the vehicle is powered solely by the electric motor. This mode is designed for comfortable driving with zero local emissions without the engine being started, and offers a maximum range of 31 kilometres (approx. 19 miles) at a limited top speed of 120 km/h (75 mph).</div>
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The third mode that can be activated is the SAVE Battery setting, which allows the driver to save or build up the high-voltage battery's energy reserves for a later point in time. When driving on the motorway, for instance, the state of charge can be kept constant or even boosted in order to use the highvoltage battery's power for all-electric driving in urban areas later in the journey. In this way, the stored electrical energy can be selectively deployed exactly when required.</div>
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The BMW X5 xDrive40e also comes as standard with a Driving Experience Control switch, just like the conventionally powered model variants of the sports activity vehicle. This can be used to activate the vehicle set-up modes COMFORT, SPORT and ECO PRO, which each have the effect of altering the throttle mapping, the steering characteristics, the responses of the 8-speed Steptronic transmission, as well as the characteristics of the Dynamic Damper Control included as standard on the BMW X5 xDrive40e. The ECO PRO mode furthermore triggers efficiency-optimised control of electrically powered comfort functions, such as the air conditioning, seat heating and heated mirrors. Besides this, when travelling on the overrun at speeds between 0 and 160 km/h (0 - 100 mph), the coasting function shuts off the engine, allowing the vehicle to glide along without burning any fuel.</div>
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The modes selectable with the eDrive button and the Driving Experience Control switch can be combined with one another at will, allowing the powertrain control and vehicle set-up to be tailored precisely to the prevailing situation and the driver's personal preferences. In this way, comfort, sportiness and efficiency can each be combined with high-intensity hybrid driving as desired.</div>
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The BMW X5 xDrive40e comes as standard with a black-panel instrument cluster which has had hybrid-specific functions added to its array of readouts. The drive readiness display positioned in the lower part of the engine rev counter switches from "OFF" to "READY" when the start/stop button is pressed. The high-voltage battery's state of charge is visualised in the form of a battery symbol below the gear display. The Driving Experience Control switch setting is also indicated, as is the operating mode selected with the eDrive button. Depending on the selected drive mode, information on the vehicle's electric and total range, current fuel or electricity consumption, recuperation of electrical energy in the high-voltage battery and the progress of vehicle charging can likewise all be shown in the instrument cluster.</div>
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Model-specific menu options and readouts are also available in the iDrive operating system's Control Display. An energy flow display can be called up while on the move, illustrating in graphical form the interaction between combustion engine and electric motor as well as how energy is being fed to the high-voltage battery. Charging of the battery from the mains power supply can also be controlled from the iDrive menu. A timer function is available for this purpose, which can factor in a planned departure time as entered by the driver. In addition to this, preconditioning of both the interior and the battery can be programmed in the iDrive menu as well. Timer-controlled cooling or heating ensures a pleasant temperature inside the passenger compartment ready for the start of the journey, while the high-voltage battery can also be cooled so that it is in an optimum operating state at the time of departure. The electrically powered auxiliary heating and ventilation function is also part of the standard specification on the BMW X5 xDrive40e. It can either run on mains electricity during vehicle charging or be powered by the high-voltage battery if it has sufficient capacity.</div>
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Exclusive, bespoke design touches on the model's exterior clearly identify the BMW X5 xDrive40e as a classic sports activity vehicle while also making its unique hybrid capabilities plain to see. The most noticeable feature is the charging connection for the high-voltage battery located in the left front wing. Blue light effects also appear here at the start of the charging process to indicate the flow of energy. The exhaust system on the BMW X5 xDrive40e has a twin-tailpipe design with trapezoidal tips. Besides the model badge at the front of the vehicle's flanks, the "eDrive" logo already familiar from the BMW i models graces the tailgate, the door sill strips with their blue background colour, as well as the centre console.</div>
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Apart from Dynamic Damper Control, the standard specification for the BMW X5 xDrive40e also includes self-levelling rear air suspension. The 2-zone automatic climate control that features as standard on all BMW X5 model variants is extended to include an auxiliary heating and ventilation system comprising an electric instantaneous water heater and an electric refrigerant compressor. In addition to this, all of the optional extras from the BMW X5 range are available, with the exception of the third row of seats, the Adaptive Suspension Package Dynamic, Active Steering, the Multifunctional Instrument Display, comfort seats in the rear and the ski/snowboard bag. The BMW X5 xDrive40e can equally be specified with the Design Pure Experience or Design Pure Excellence packages for the exterior and interior to emphasise either the sports activity vehicle's robust, versatile nature or its exclusive, luxurious character. The plug-in hybrid model can also be ordered with the M Sport package and the bespoke features offered by BMW Individual.</div>
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The Navigation system Professional is another standard feature in the BMW X5 xDrive40e. The cruise control system with braking function and the Driving Assistant, both likewise included as standard, can be complemented by the wealth of BMW ConnectedDrive options on offer, including Driving Assistant Plus featuring Active Cruise Control with Stop & Go function, Collision Warning with braking function and Traffic Jam Assistant, BMW Head-Up Display, the BMW Night Vision system with pedestrian and animal recognition as well as Dynamic Light Spot, Lane Change Warning, Parking Assistant, rear view camera, Surround View and Speed Limit Info including No Passing Info display. All driver assistance systems are also available when driving in all-electric mode. The Adaptive LED Headlights, Comfort Access, as well as the full selection of 19- and 20-inch light-alloy wheels, are available to order for the BMW X5 xDrive40e. 18-inch light-alloy wheels in double-spoke design are fitted as standard.</div>
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The plug-in hybrid design of the BMW X5 xDrive40e provides the ideal basis for extensive use of the electric drive system for highly efficient mobility, even including urban driving with zero tailpipe emissions. Its high-voltage battery offers a gross energy capacity of 9.0 kilowatt hours (kWh) and can be topped up with energy from any domestic power socket, from a Wallbox that has been designed for higher currents as well as at public charging stations. The standard charging cable can be kept in a compartment underneath the luggage compartment floor.</div>
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When hooked up to a conventional domestic power socket the highvoltage battery can be fully recharged from flat in around 3 hours and 50 minutes. A tailor-made solution for safe, simple and extra-fast battery charging at home is available for the BMW X5 xDrive40e under the umbrella of BMW 360° ELECTRIC. The BMW i Wallbox Pure is capable of replenishing the high-voltage battery at a charging rate of 3.5 kW (16 A/230 V). As a result, it takes 2 hours and 45 minutes to fully recharge an empty battery pack. Charging progress can be checked on a graphic displayed in the vehicle's instrument cluster or on a smartphone using the BMW Remote app. The home charging station comes in a second version, the BMW i Wallbox Pro, offering added convenience features. It comes equipped with a 7-inch colour monitor, whose user-friendly touchscreen indicates how vehicle charging is progressing as well as allowing customised settings to be made for load management and self-produced electricity. The data displayed on the monitor includes the quantity of energy supplied and information on preceding charge cycles.</div>
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Under the umbrella of BMW 360° ELECTRIC customers are offered an allembracing service concept covering everything from the supply and installation of the charging station to maintenance, advice and other services. There is also the ChargeNow service, comprising a ChargeNow card that grants straightforward access to partner charging stations and can also be used for convenient billing of the monthly energy costs. The ParkNow Longterm mobility service simplifies the task of finding a parking space in urban centres and also helps with finding and booking a parking spot with access to charging facilities. Beyond this, the BMW 360° ELECTRIC portfolio also comprises maintenance, assistance and other customer services that have been specially tailored to this model.</div>
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Innovative new functions from BMW ConnectedDrive furthermore help to plan journeys in such a way that the vehicle drives on electric power alone as much as possible and at maximum efficiency at all times. The Navigation system Professional fitted in the BMW X5 xDrive40e as standard gives drivers the option of calculating a hybrid-specific ECO PRO route to an entered destination, which makes allowance for factors such as the traffic situation, the route profile and driving style. The intelligent energy management function in the BMW X5 xDrive40e utilises the available data on the route profile for all navigation-assisted journeys anyway, together with real-time traffic information. This forms the basis for anticipatory and efficiency-optimised powertrain control that keeps fuel consumption as low as possible while making intensive use of electric mobility, for example when nearing the journey's destination. On a longer journey that goes through both rural and built-up areas, for instance, Brake Energy Regeneration can be employed and the engine's load points deliberately raised at higher speeds to ensure there are sufficient power reserves for completing the urban sections in all-electric drive mode. What's more, the locations of public charging stations are added to the selection of points of interest on the navigation map whenever route guidance is activated.</div>
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The BMW Remote app also comes in a hybrid-specific version and lets the driver retrieve information on the high-voltage battery's state of charge even when they are away from the vehicle by using a smartphone. The app also displays the location of public charging stations. Efficiency evaluations for the last journey completed can be viewed on the smartphone as well, along with the total distance driven purely on electric power and the amount of fuel saved by using mains electricity. The auxiliary heating and ventilation functions of the BMW X5 xDrive40e can similarly be activated remotely with the help of the BMW Remote app.</div>
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The BMW X5 xDrive40e is being produced at the BMW Spartanburg plant in the US state of South Carolina. This is where all other model variants of the sports activity vehicle are also built together with the BMW X6, BMW X3 and BMW X4 models. It has been over 15 years since the first-generation BMW X5 went into production, during which time this US plant has evolved into the global centre of excellence for BMW X models.</div>
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The BMW X5 xDrive40e is assembled in parallel with both the other model variants of the BMW X5 and the BMW X6 on a shared production line. Special assembly steps have been added to the manufacturing process for integrating the hybrid-specific components. The high-voltage battery is manufactured in a newly constructed production hall on the site of the BMW Spartanburg plant. All production processes are subject to the same strict quality and safety standards that the BMW Group applies worldwide. The BMW Spartanburg plant furthermore stands out for its extremely resourceefficient system of energy supply. It was here that the intelligent Energy Data Management System (iEDMS) with continuous and comparative power consumption measurement was first implemented. Moreover, a large part of the energy required for vehicle production is obtained from methane gas with the help of highly efficient turbine generators.</div>
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The new BMW X5 M and new BMW X6 M (fuel consumption combined for both models: 11.1 l/100 km (25.5 mpg imp); CO2 emissions combined for both models: 258 g/km) see BMW M GmbH setting the pace once again in the high-performance Sports Activity Vehicle (SAV) and Sports Activity Coupe (SAC) segment. When the previous generation of the two cars arrived in 2009, it was the first time the high-performance character distilled by BMW M GmbH had been transplanted into an all-wheel-drive BMW X model. The result was class-leading dynamics. The new BMW X5 M and BMW X6 M pull no punches in writing the next chapter in this success story with another significant step forward in dynamic excellence, emotionally rich M design and outstanding efficiency.</div>
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The new BMW X5 M and new BMW X6 M combine the characteristic features of the successful BMW X family - exclusivity, robustness, agility and everyday usability - with the commitment to high performance that defines an M car. The latter is resoundingly highlighted by the cars' impressive performance figures. Both models complete the sprint from 0 to 100 km/h (62 mph) in 4.2 seconds in conjunction with the standard eight-speed M Steptronic transmission.</div>
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The new M TwinPower Turbo engine for the BMW X5 M and BMW X6 M is the most powerful unit ever developed by BMW for an all-wheel-drive vehicle. Boasting innovative M TwinPower Turbo technology with a pair of TwinScroll turbochargers, cross-bank exhaust manifolds, VALVETRONIC and High Precision Direct Petrol Injection, the 4.4-litre V8 produces maximum output of 423 kW/575 hp between 6,000 and 6,500 rpm. That represents a four per cent increase over the predecessor models. The step up is even clearer when it comes to the power development of the new engine. Peak torque has been boosted by 70 Nm (52 lb-ft), which equates to a rise of 10 per cent. Its 750 Nm (553 lb-ft) can be enjoyed across a broad rev range between 2,200 and 5,000 rpm.</div>
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At the same time, fuel consumption of the new BMW X5 M and BMW X6 M in the EU cycle has been cut by 20 per cent - from 13.9 l/100 km (20.3 mpg imp) to 11.1 l/100 km (25.5 mpg imp). CO2 emissions are likewise down by more than 20 per cent, to 258 g/km. The two models accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h (62 mph) in 4.2 seconds through the standard eightspeed M Steptronic transmission with Drivelogic. Top speed is limited to 250 km/h (155 mph).</div>
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<b><i>Powerful looks and exclusive equipment</i></b></div>
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With their striking use of forms, the new BMW X5 M and new BMW X6 M clearly flag up their sporting ambitions. With their exteriors painted fully in body colour, both models cut a low-slung figure on the road, while mixed tyres showcase their sporty track width and lend extra credence to their premium perception. Additional exterior design modifications, moreover, elevate the M models even further than before from the standard BMW X5 and BMW X6. Large air intakes at the front end, side gills with a model badge and Air Breathers, signature M exterior mirrors in twin-stalk style, a typically M fourtailpipe exhaust system and a rear spoiler (for the BMW X6 M) give them a standalone look M fans will immediately recognise. Setting the seal on this exclusive range of features are M-specific 20-inch light-alloy wheels with mixed tyres or forged 21-inch M light-alloy wheels (optional).</div>
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The high-quality interior impresses with its well-thought-through combination of sporty features, exclusive materials and flawless workmanship. The M instrument cluster, M leather steering wheel with aluminium gearshift paddles and M gearshift lever - which works in the same way as the familiar M Double Clutch Transmission - are complemented by electrically operated M sports seats for the driver and front passenger, an M driver's footrest and the optional Head-Up Display which, in addition to the standard system, also includes an M-specific display with gear indicator, rev band and shift lights.</div>
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New BMW X5 M and BMW X6 M customers also have the choice between various options exclusive to the M models, such as 21-inch M light-alloy wheels, Merino full-leather trim and M multifunction seats. And there's also a choice of two new and exclusive M paint finishes.</div>
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At BMW M GmbH, high performance is about more than engine output and top speeds alone. Here, high performance means all of a vehicle's components working in perfect harmony and the precise interplay of various details resulting in maximum performance, agility, precision, poise and assurance out on the road. This sense of balance is a defining feature of all the cars produced by BMW M GmbH and is, needless to say, also present and correct in the new BMW X5 M and new BMW X6 M.</div>
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The function-led design of the new BMW X5 M and new BMW X6 M is immediately clear with athletic, dynamic looks betraying their high-performance credentials before they so much as turn a wheel. The four large air intakes and flaps at the front end, and the diffuser at the rear, are more than just a case of style for style's sake. Instead, their presence is an essential part of the engineers' drive to optimise aerodynamics and ensure efficient cooling.</div>
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Thanks to a clever aerodynamics concept, the airflow is guided so efficiently around the car that drag is minimised and lift is also reduced. The engine, powertrain and brakes are all kept sufficiently cool, even when placed under extreme loads on the track. Elements which look like pure design accents when they first catch the eye are, in fact, busy fulfilling functional tasks. For example, the M-specific Air Breathers behind the front wheels reduce turbulence in the front wheel arches.</div>
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Optimum temperature management The high-performance engine under the bonnet of the new BMW X5 M and new BMW X6 M requires a high-performance cooling system in order to guarantee the optimum operating temperature in all conditions - i.e. normal everyday driving, stop-start traffic and extreme action on the race track. A highly efficient, newly developed combination of low-temperature and hightemperature radiators, which also handles the cooling of the turbochargers, charge air and transmission oil, maintains an optimum temperature, even with all components working flat out.</div>
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Eight-speed M Steptronic transmission with Drivelogic The new BMW X5 M and new BMW X6 M send their engine power to the wheels via the newly developed eight-speed M Steptronic transmission with Drivelogic, which mirrors the operating concept of the M Double Clutch Transmission used by other M models. With its instantaneous responses, rapid gear changes and super-direct reaction to load changes, the torque converter auto links up seamlessly with the new higher-torque turbocharged engine and showcases its talents in hugely impressive style. At the same time, its wider ratio spread allows it to offer a clear drop in fuel consumption over the six-speed transmission of the previous-generation cars, as well as an increase in driving comfort and improved performance. This is also the first torque converter to enable "creep on demand" through the Low Speed Assistant.</div>
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The new eight-speed M Steptronic transmission allows drivers to sit back and enjoy automatic shifts or change gear manually using the gearshift paddles on the M leather steering wheel. And for the perfect getaway, the driver can activate the Launch Control system adapted from use in racing cars. Here, the driver keeps their foot on the brakes and pushes the accelerator down almost to the floor, which prompts the system to dial in the ideal getaway rpm. Releasing the brakes prompts Launch Control to let the car off the leash, and it accelerates off the line with maximum propulsion.</div>
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The driver can also use the three-stage Drivelogic function to choose whether to prioritise fuel economy, comfort or sports performance. This function is available both in automatic mode and in sequential SPORT mode.</div>
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BMW xDrive intelligent all-wheel drive and Dynamic Performance Control play a key role in the outstanding dynamics of the new BMW X5 M and new BMW X6 M. The xDrive system employs an electronically controlled multiplate clutch to allow fully variable distribution of drive between the front and rear axles - from 100 per cent at the rear to up to 100 per cent at the front. This ensures the best possible traction in all road conditions. In the interests of greater agility, xDrive brings a rear-biased basic set-up to the BMW X5 M and BMW X6 M.</div>
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The driving dynamics system Dynamic Performance Control oversees the continuous distribution of drive between the rear wheels - both under load and on the overrun - regardless of engine output. Working in combination with the xDrive all-wheel-drive system, the result is a whole new bracket of dynamic flair, agility and traction. The car follows the course set by the driver far more accurately, whatever the road surface, and the system also reduces the amount of wheel work required of the driver: the steering responds more directly and far fewer corrections are necessary. Moreover, the inherent propensity of conventional all-wheel-drive vehicles to understeer is eliminated. An improvement in traction is also impressively noticeable (on road surfaces with differing friction levels, in particular), and active safety is markedly enhanced as a result. The driver can see how Dynamic Performance Control is operating on the display, with arrows at all four wheels visualising where the engine power is currently being sent.</div>
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Among the other highlights of the overall concept behind the new BMW X5 M and new BMW X6 M is Dynamic Stability Control (DSC). The control functions of DSC have been optimised over previous versions of the system to improve driving dynamics further still. Added to which, extra functions enhancing active safety (Brake Standby, Brake Drying, Fading Compensation) and comfort (Start-Off Assistant, parking brake with automatic hold function) have also been introduced.</div>
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Dynamic Stability Control allows the driver to choose from three modes: DSC on, MDM (M Dynamic Mode), DSC off. While DSC on counteracts understeer and oversteer to great effect with brake inputs, MDM allows greater wheel slip - to give keen drivers the chance to execute some mild drifts. However, the driver aids will also intervene to assist the driver in this mode if a predefined dynamic limit is exceeded. Deactivating DSC (through DSC off) gives the driver the chance to fully explore the car's dynamic limits on the track and nudge the car into power oversteer (i.e. a drift) using the accelerator. In this mode, the system will only introduce brake inputs in extreme situations involving significant shifts in lateral acceleration.</div>
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To say the newly developed engine of the new BMW X5 M and new BMW X6 M has a pounding heartbeat would be something of an understatement. After all, the 4.4-litre V8 uses innovative M TwinPower Turbo technology - consisting of cross-bank exhaust manifolds, a pair of TwinScroll turbochargers, High Precision Direct Petrol Injection and VALVETRONIC - to push torque and output to higher levels still. This unrivalled combination ensures that a strong wave of torque is maintained from low revs and allows the engine to impress with its direct and rapid responses, vivacious appetite for revs, linear power delivery and customary M soundtrack.</div>
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The peak output of the new M turbocharged engine powering the BMW X5 M and BMW X6 M is, at 423 kW/575 hp, four per cent higher than that of its predecessor and is available between 6,000 and 6,500 rpm. At the same time, the engine's peak torque has been boosted by around 10 per cent to 750 Nm (553 lb-ft), which can be enjoyed across an extremely broad rev band - from 2,200 to 5,000 rpm. The extraordinary power development of this M turbocharged engine allows the new M versions of the BMW X5 and BMW X6 to sprint from 0 to 100 km/h (62 mph) in a mere 4.2 seconds. The top speed of both is electronically limited to 250 km/h (155 mph).</div>
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The outstanding efficiency of the new M TwinPower Turbo engine is illustrated by its fuel consumption and emissions in the EU cycle: 11.1 litres per 100 km (25.5 mpg imp) and 258 g/km CO2 represent an improvement of more than 20 per cent over their predecessors. All of which means that the range of the two cars on a single, identically sized tank of fuel has increased by 26 per cent to 765 kilometres (475 miles) in each case.</div>
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The turbocharged V8 engine fitted in the BMW X5 M and BMW X6 M impresses most profoundly with its lightning-fast responsiveness. The key factors here are the engine's High Precision Direct Petrol Injection (200 bar), state-of-the-art VALVETRONIC system and cross-bank exhaust manifolds, which send two converged exhaust gas streams to drive the two TwinScroll turbochargers through four separate exhaust ducts.</div>
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The new engine features a closed-deck crankcase with an extremely rigid construction. This enables higher cylinder pressures to be achieved, paving the way for improved power output. A forged, torsionally stiff crankshaft is used to transfer the impressive torque, its low weight contributing to a significant reduction in rotating masses and thus a further sharpening of the engine's responses.</div>
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In the development of every model at BMW M GmbH, a familiar maxim applies: it must be "fit for the Nordschleife". The aim in the development of BMW M cars is to master the world's most challenging race track at race speed without a hitch. The extreme lateral and longitudinal acceleration generated when lapping the Ring places huge demands on the engine's oil supply. But sophisticated oil sump and suction snorkel geometry allows the new BMW X5 M and BMW X6 M to hit up to 1.2 g without creating a problem.</div>
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The cooling systems for the new BMW X5 M and BMW X6 M are similarly track-ready, as highlighted the first time you set eyes on the cars by the large air intakes in the front end. A combination of low-temperature and hightemperature radiators ensures that the optimum temperature is maintained for cooling the engine water, charge air, engine oil and transmission oil - even when venturing into high-performance territory.</div>
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The exhaust system has been modified to satisfy the sporting ambitions of the new M models. A distinctively familiar BMW M engine note resonates out across the whole rev range via electrically controlled flaps, which open or close according to demand, and sounds even sportier and emotionally richer than that of its predecessor. Selecting one of the preconfigured driving modes, moreover, engages a finely balanced set-up that also provides acoustic feedback on the engine load at any one time.</div>
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The new BMW X5 M and BMW X6 M once again set the pace in the highperformance Sports Activity Vehicle and Sports Activity Coupe segments thanks to extensive chassis upgrades. These combine to provide outstanding dynamics together with unbeatable directional stability and excellent traction, along with the type of neutral self-steering typical of M cars, in particular when accelerating out of corners and toying with the dynamic limits.</div>
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To this end, the double-wishbone front suspension features revised kinematics. A modified upper wishbone (increase in camber, optimised camber progression and steering pivot axis) allows a further increase in cornering force potential and agility. At the same time, M-specific elastokinematics with more rigid bearings improve wheel guidance and therefore directional stability - both at the front axle and the Integral-IV rear axle (a spatial suspension system with anti-squat and anti-dive). Firmer suspension spring tuning and a 10-millimetre drop in ride height team up with the Dynamic Drive active roll stabilisation system to bring about an effective reduction in body roll and movement. In addition, the BMW X5 M and BMW X6 M come as standard with air suspension with self-levelling at the rear axle. Plus, Dynamic Damper Control with electronically adjustable dampers - the driver can select from three modes (COMFORT, SPORT and SPORT+) at the touch of a button - ensures the perfect balance between dynamic flair and ride comfort.</div>
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Another central element in the driving characteristics of the new BMW X5 M and BMW X6 M are the special tyres, whose development closely followed that of the axle construction. In the high-performance segment, tyre choice for the front axle focuses - alongside lateral stability and brake forces - primarily on steering precision and feel. By contrast, the engineers' attention in the development of the rear tyres centred on traction, lateral stability and directional stability. In order to meet these part-contradictory, partcomplementary demands, the BMW M GmbH engineers have developed two sets of mixed tyres for the new BMW X5 M and new BMW X6 M. The interconnected development of tyres, steering and axles endows the new cars with assured handling properties and good rolling comfort. Both models are fitted as standard with low-weight 20-inch light-alloy wheels (front: 10 J x 20, rear: 11.5 J x 20) with Pirelli P Zero tyres (front: 285/40 R20 Y, rear: 325/35 R20 Y), while low-weight 21-inch forged wheels (front: 10 J x 21, rear: 11.5 J x 21) with Michelin Pilot Super Sport UHP tyres (front: 285/35 R21 Y, rear: 325/30 R21 Y) can be ordered as an option.</div>
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One of the most important interfaces between driver and vehicle is the steering. Here, BMW M GmbH's high-performance models have set the benchmark from day one when it comes to providing a direct steering feel, precise feedback on the driving conditions and a finely-tuned balance when exploring the dynamic limits. Continuing this tradition, the M Servotronic steering in the new BMW X5 M and BMW X6 M - with its M-specific gear ratios and intelligently composed overall set-up - likewise scales these lofty heights. This rack-and-pinion system with electric power assistance uses no energy when the car is travelling straight ahead, and so saves 0.3 litres of petrol per 100 kilometres (62 miles) compared to hydraulic systems. The Servotronic function familiar from hydraulic systems, which controls the degree of steering assistance according to the car's speed, is another integral element. Furthermore, drivers can choose from three steering settings (COMFORT, SPORT, SPORT+) - at the touch of a button in the centre console or by storing their preferred settings in the M Drive buttons - to adjust the steering characteristics to personal tastes or the situation at hand.</div>
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The remarkable dynamic potential of the BMW X5 M and BMW X6 M is backed up by the standard high-performance compound brakes with large six-piston fixed callipers at the front and single-piston floating callipers at the rear. Excellent stopping power, precise feel, low weight and increased resistance to heat are their headline features. The brake discs in compound systems - which were originally developed for racing - are made up of different parts and materials. The surface of the brake linings is 50 per cent larger compared with those on the predecessor models. At the same time weight is down by 1.6 kilograms, helping to reduce unsprung and rotating masses. This also feeds into improvements in the acceleration, responsiveness and handling of the BMW X5 M and BMW X6 M. And the compound brakes waste no time in signalling their performance capability visually as well. All the brake discs are perforated and inner-vented, and the brake callipers are painted in Dark Blue metallic, in typical M fashion, and marked at the front wheels with the M logo.</div>
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<b><i>The design</i></b></div>
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The outstanding driving dynamics of the new BMW X5 M and new BMW X6 M also come to the fore through their M design signatures. The close ties between the two models - they have identical performance and equally strong dynamic potential - are reflected particularly clearly in the shared design of the front end with its large air intakes. However, the individual characters of the two high-performance sports models are still very distinct, as is clear the first time they come into view. The proportions of the BMW X5 M provide an instant showcase of its muscular power and exclusivity, not to mention its impressive versatility. The flowing lines of the BMW X6 M, meanwhile, accentuate the prominent dynamics and sporting athleticism of the BMW Sports Activity Coupe.</div>
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The new BMW X5 M and new BMW X6 M have been designed for use on the road. Both of these elite sports machines combine the raised seating position of an all-wheel-drive BMW X model with the outstanding overall concept balance of a BMW M car. In order to visually reinforce the further improved on-road attributes of the new M models, the whole body is painted the same colour. In combination with a 10-millimetre reduction in ride height and the wider track created by the use of mixed-size tyres, the cars have a lower, more powerful stance, cut an even more dynamic figure even when stationary, and as a result enjoy a far superior status to their BMW X5/BMW X6 siblings.</div>
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<b><i>Visually striking front end with a functional task</i></b></div>
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The shared front-end design of the BMW X5 M and BMW X6 M is likewise a clear departure from that of the respective standard models and follows the classic "form follows function" maxim. The large air intakes and voluminous "kidneys" of the radiator grille, with their customary M double-bar look, are a response to the high cooling air requirements of the powerful engine, transmission and high-performance front brakes. Despite the large amount of cooling and more stringent pedestrian protection requirements, the designers have managed to integrate foglamps into the front end of the cars. Both new M models borrow their headlights from the BMW X6, complete with washer system. Elsewhere, the special flaps low down in the outer air intakes - adapted from those on racing cars - reduce lift and emphasise the optimised aerodynamics of the two new models.</div>
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<b><i>Same genes, distinctive looks</i></b></div>
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The differences in the character of the BMW X5 M and BMW X6 M are particularly evident when the two models are viewed from the side. The BMW X5 M reinforces its presence and functionality with its upright stature, long roofline and large window surfaces. By contrast, the BMW X6 M displays the unmistakable, dynamic lines of a BMW Sports Activity Coupe through its gently curved glasshouse, sloping roofline and pronounced wedge shape. M-specific features of both models include the familiar twin-stalk exterior mirrors with integral side indicators and optional display for the lane change assistant. Another signature element of models from BMW M GmbH are the gills in the front side panels featuring chrome trim that includes a model badge and Air Breather.</div>
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<b><i>Powerful rear end with racing accents</i></b></div>
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The rear ends of the BMW X5 M and BMW X6 M also differ significantly from their standard siblings, exuding a more exclusive aura and majoring on bold, sporty accents. This approach is underlined in particular by the wide rear tyres (which are a different size from the fronts), the distinctive M rear aprons painted in body colour and the hallmark M four-tailpipe exhaust. The diffuser element (likewise in body colour) adapted from racing cars helps to ensure aerodynamically optimised airflow at the lower edge of the rear bumper moulding, allowing the new M models to highlight once again the impressive functionality of their design features. A rear spoiler painted in body colour on the BMW X6 M reduces rear-axle lift.</div>
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<b><i>Sporting ambience and flawless ergonomics</i></b></div>
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As with all cars from the BMW brand, the design of the interior prioritises intuitive, quick and error-free usability. And M GmbH also makes its own distinctive mark here. For example, the BMW X5 M and BMW X6 M come with a newly developed, ergonomically optimised M leather steering wheel with gearshift paddles, while the M gearshift lever has an equally distinctive design. The instrument cluster, M Drive menu in the information display, displays in the optional Head-Up Display and special multifunction switch with M Drive buttons on the steering wheel also fit the M template.</div>
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The sporting ambience on board the new BMW X5 M and BMW X6 M is accentuated particularly strongly by the exclusive, electrically operated M sports seats for the driver and front passenger - in fine-grain Merino leather with contrast stitching and embossed M logo in the backrests - and by the leather-covered BMW Individual instrument panel. Door sill strips with model lettering, aluminium interior trim strips and the anthracite-coloured BMW Individual roof liner lend the interior an additional touch of exclusivity. Customers can take the interior of their cars to an even more exalted level by specifying the optional full leather trim including a roof liner in Alcantara and fully electric M multifunction seats in Merino leather.</div>
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The new BMW X5 M and new BMW X6 M come with an extensive range of exclusive equipment from the factory which illustrates their character as highperformance sports machines that can be used every day. Customers can also dip into a large selection of optional equipment with which to make their car even sportier, for example, or to satisfy the most exacting requirements in terms of comfort. And the BMW Individual range of exclusive paint finishes, leather appointments and interior trim strips means the BMW X5 M and BMW X6 M can be treated to even greater personalisation over and above those possibilities in order to meet customer desires.</div>
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Standard-fitted exterior features painted in body colour and fitting the classic M profile are a key factor in the striking appearance of the new BMW X5 M and new BMW X6 M. These include a front apron with large air intakes, a double-bar kidney grille, familiar M twin-stalk exterior mirrors, side gills with the M logo and Air Breathers, a rear apron with integrated diffuser and a fourtailpipe exhaust system in chrome. Both models are fitted as standard with polished 20-inch BMW M light-alloy wheels in Orbit Grey and with mixed tyres. Likewise polished, forged 21-inch BMW M light-alloy wheels in Orbit Grey and with mixed tyres are available as an option.</div>
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<b><i>High-quality interior with an exclusive allure</i></b></div>
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Exclusivity and impressive functionality are also defining features of the interior of the new BMW X5 M and new BMW X6 M. As well as the new M leather steering wheel with integrated aluminium gearshift paddles and M sports seats in Merino leather for the driver and front passenger (with electric adjustment and memory function), the M-specific standard equipment of both models also includes a leather-covered BMW Individual instrument panel, the anthracite-coloured BMW Individual roof liner, aluminium interior trim strips, door sill finishers with model lettering, knee pads on the centre console and an M footrest for the driver.</div>
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Likewise included in standard specification for the new BMW X5 M and new BMW X6 M are an alarm system, automatic tailgate operation, automatically dimming rear-view and exterior mirrors, a headlight washer system, automatic climate control, a hi-fi speaker system and Park Distance Control, which can be ordered as an option with a rear-view camera - with or without the Surround View function. Adaptive LED Headlights with BMW Selective Beam, an anti-dazzle high-beam function and the active cornering function are also part of the standard equipment for the BMW X5 M and BMW X6 M. These items are in addition to the driver assistance systems familiar from the regular BMW X5 and BMW X6 and the mobility services from BMW ConnectedDrive. Among the highlights here is the new-generation Navigation system Professional, which boasts even greater capability and sharper graphics and incorporates 3D elements into its map display.</div>
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In keeping with their high-performance pretensions, the two new M models also come as standard with an M-specific instrument cluster - complete with displays showing the gear selected, system status (engine dynamics, Dynamic Damper Control, M Servotronic), M Drive mode and a compass, the M Drive menu in the information display and M-specific buttons on the M leather steering wheel. Over and above the information projected by the standard system, the optional Head-Up Display for the new BMW X5 M and new BMW X6 M also features a special M display including a digital speed display, gear display, rev band and Shift Lights.</div>
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<b><i>Accurate analysis of driving style with the M Laptimer app</i></b></div>
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BMW M GmbH has developed the BMW M Laptimer app for smartphones so customers can access extensive analysis of their personal driving style on the track. With the smartphone linked up to the car, the BMW M Laptimer app can be operated using the iDrive Controller. The app records the car's speed, lateral and longitudinal acceleration, the gear currently engaged, steering angle and accelerator position. This data can subsequently be used to precisely analyse the driver's actions and reactions at the various points around the track via graphic displays on the customer's smartphone. Another feature allows two recordings on the same track to be compared corner-bycorner. The readings used here can be either the driver's own or data shared by other drivers via email.</div>
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<b><i>More sport, more comfort</i></b></div>
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The list of exclusive M options includes a fully electric M multifunction seat in Merino leather. This seat variant stands out with its integral head restraint and specially formed bolsters around the seat cushion and shoulders to further improve lateral support. Active seat ventilation is available for the M multifunction seat as an option.</div>
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The new M models can be treated to yet a further upgrade in the form of Merino full-leather appointments, carbon-fibre interior trim strips and two new and exclusive M paint finishes (Long Beach Blue metallic and Donington Grey metallic).</div>
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The high-performance character of the new BMW X5 M and new BMW X6 M is further emphasised by the standard Launch Control feature adapted from its application in racing cars.</div>
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BMW Individual offers customers buying a new BMW X5 M or new BMW X6 M the chance to personalise and customise their car well beyond the means provided by standard specification and the options list. The BMW Individual range comprises two areas. The BMW Individual Collection brings together items of equipment selected to suit the individual model series perfectly, including exclusive paint finishes, high-quality leather appointments and interior trim strips. Also available are an Alcantara roof liner and technical features such as a cool box and additional reading lights.</div>
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The BMW Individual Manufactory, meanwhile, brings particularly extravagant customer requests to life. Whether it's lavish paint finishes, unusual materials or unconventional ideas for special details, the BMW Individual Manufactory experts use their wealth of experience and meticulous workmanship to turn a customer's image of their personality into tangible form, provided it fits within the boundaries of safety requirements, the character of the brand and legal stipulations.</div>
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<b><i>Powerful accents, executed to perfection</i></b></div>
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The BMW Individual Collection specially developed for the new BMW X5 M and new BMW X6 M includes the BMW Individual Azurite Black metallic and BMW Individual Pyrite Brown metallic paint finishes, which stand out with their extraordinary radiance. Their special pigmentation also allows the paint colour to alter depending on the incidence of light and lends the surfaces exceptional depth - all of which shines an even brighter spotlight on the elaborately composed use of forms of the new BMW X5 M and new BMW X6 M.</div>
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BMW Individual uses BMW Individual fine-grain Merino leather - the most exclusive leather available for a BMW - for the interior of the new BMW X5 M and BMW X6 M. This special leather possesses a unique look and feel, is breathable and durable, yet also softer and more supple than other leather used in cars. The result is unbeatable seat comfort. The exquisite quality of the BMW Individual fine-grain Merino leather is further underlined by sophisticated seam patterning, special piping and eye-catching contrast stitching. The BMW Individual Collection offers a selection of five extended leather appointments in specially developed tones for the new BMW X5 M and new BMW X6 M: Amaro Brown, Nutmeg, Criollo Brown, Smoke White and Taupe. This option can be rounded off by a leather-covered BMW Individual instrument panel.</div>
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Exclusive highlights for the interior also come in the form of BMW Individual interior trim strips using select fine woods or featuring lavish paint finishes. BMW Individual has created three different interior trim strips for the new BMW X5 M and new BMW X6 M: Piano Finish Black, Sen Light Brown fine wood and Ash Volcano Brown fine wood.</div>
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Other options from the BMW Individual Collection for the new BMW X5 M and new BMW X6 M include the BMW Individual roof liner in Alcantara, which creates a superior ambience with its wonderfully soft surfacing. The BMW Individual roof liner is available in Alcantara Smoke White, Alcantara Scotch dark and Alcantara Anthracite.</div>
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Customers can delve into everything BMW Individual has to offer at a BMW dealership. Or they can browse the BMW Individual Collection via the BMW Individual iPad app or in the sales literature, and configure their car to their own personal tastes from the comfort of their home.</div>
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<b>Source:<a href="http://netcarshow.com/">netcarshow.com</a></b></div>
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Dynamism in the open air - Audi presents the S3 Cabriolet. The open-top four-seater is unrivaled in its segment. Its 2.0 TFSI engine develops 221 kW (300 hp) and delivers 380 Nm (280.27 lb-ft) of torque but, with S tronic, consumes just 7.1 liters of fuel per 100 kilometers (33.13 US mpg) on average (165 grams of CO2 per kilometer [265.54 g/mile]). Of course, the S3 Cabriolet also makes use of quattro permanent all-wheel drive - the perfect foundation for optimal traction and driving dynamics in all road conditions. Absolute lightweight construction and a high-performance chassis complete the profile of the Audi S3 Cabriolet, which is set to arrive in dealerships in Germany this summer.</div>
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From a visual standpoint alone, the Audi S3 Cabriolet cuts a sporty figure. It is 4.43 meters (14.53 ft) long, has a wheelbase of 2.60 meters (8.53 ft), and is 1.79 meters (5.87 ft) wide and 1.39 meters (4.56 ft) tall. The proportions are extended and balanced elegantly; precise lines and muscularly arched surfaces define the flanks.</div>
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The open-top four-seater has a soft top with an electrohydraulic drive. Magnesium, aluminum and high-strength steel keep its weight low. A highly insulating foam layer in the roof reduces the noise level in the interior. The top is available in three colors. It opens or closes in 18 seconds, even while driving at speeds up to 50 km/h (31.07 mph). An active rollover system protects passengers in the event of an accident.</div>
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Many design details hint at the dynamic driving potential of the open-top four-seater. The Singleframe grille, surrounded by a chrome frame, features a platinum-gray insert and double cross-struts with an aluminum look. The air intakes are framed by powerful edges and filled with double ribs and honeycomb inserts. S3 badges adorn the front and rear. The 12 paint colors include the exclusive Panther Black, crystal effect and Sepang Blue, pearl effect.</div>
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Aluminum strips on the windshield frame and beltline, aluminum-look exterior mirror housings and edged sill trims define the sides. The taillights are equipped with LEDs as standard. The luggage compartment lid has a spoiler edge, and the bumper has been redesigned. An aluminum-look bar and four vertical ribs give shape to the platinum-gray diffuser, which frames the four tailpipes typical of Audi S models.</div>
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<b>Star athlete: The 2.0 TFSI</b></div>
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The Audi S3 Cabriolet is powered by a top-of-the-line 2.0 TFSI, which delivers 221 kW (300 hp) between 5,500 rpm and 6,200 rpm and produces 380 Nm (280.27 lb-ft) of torque from 1,800 to 5,500 rpm. With S tronic the open-top four-seater accelerates to 100 km/h (62.14 mph) in 5.4 seconds. The top speed of 250 km/h (155.34 mph) is limited electronically. When empty (without the driver), the Audi S3 Cabriolet weighs just 1,620 kilograms (3,571.49 lb). The passenger compartment consists primarily of ultra-high-strength steel, and the hood is made of aluminum.</div>
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The turbocharged 2.0 TFSI, which displaces 1,984 cc (bore x stroke 82.5 x 92.8 millimeters), is a true sports engine. Heavy-duty aluminum pistons and higher-strength connecting rods transmit the forces to the crankshaft. The aluminum-silicon alloy used for the cylinder head combines high thermal stability and strength with minimal weight. Two balance shafts ensure supremely smooth running performance.</div>
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With its dynamic character, the four-cylinder offers up a fascinating driving experience. When the standard Audi drive select dynamic driving system is operating in dynamic mode, it has a heightened throttle response, and the engine revs up briefly when the S tronic shifts gears. The sound flaps in the exhaust system open as the load and rpms increase.</div>
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The turbocharger provides charging pressures of up to 1.2 bars, and a powerful intercooler greatly reduces the temperature of the compressed air. The so-called drumble (swirl and tumble) flaps direct incoming air in a targeted manner. The camshaft can be offset by 60 degrees relative to the crankshaft on the intake side and by 30 degrees on the exhaust side. In addition, the Audi valvelift system (AVS) regulates the valve lift in two stages.</div>
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In the NEDC cycle, the Audi S3 Cabriolet with S tronic requires just 7.1 liters of fuel per 100 kilometers (33.13 US mpg) (165 grams of CO2 per kilometer [265.54 g/mile]). The technologies from the Audi modular efficiency platform contribute to this impressive figure. Of particular interest here is the additional indirect injection into the intake manifold, which replaces the gasoline direct injection FSI in the part-load range, where it lowers fuel consumption and particulate emissions.</div>
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And the 2.0 TFSI is also at the leading edge in terms of thermal management. Two rotary valves combined in one module regulate the flow and temperature of the coolant. The exhaust manifold is integrated in the cylinder head where coolant is circulating; this solution reduces the temperature of the exhaust gases, which improves fuel economy at full load. An additional advantage is faster warming of the engine during cold starting. And the friction-lowering coating of the piston skirts, the rolling bearings in the balance shafts, the on-demand oil pump and the start-stop system all do their part to improve efficiency.</div>
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<b>Lightning-fast: The drivetrain</b></div>
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In the standard six-speed S tronic transmission, the bottom gears are close-stepped for a sporty effect, whereas the long gear ratio of the top gear lowers rpms and therefore fuel consumption. The driver can operate the lightning-fast dual-clutch transmission in the automatic D and S modes or take control using the gearshift lever in the touch control gate or the optional paddles on the steering wheel.</div>
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An attractive efficiency function of the six-speed S tronic is the one-way clutch. It becomes active when Audi drive select is in efficiency mode and the driver steps off the accelerator. During a starting maneuver at full throttle from a standstill, Launch Control, another feature of the dual-clutch transmission, ensures that the power of the engine is transmitted to the road with a defined tire slip.</div>
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<b>quattro - traction and dynamics</b></div>
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Typical of the S model line: Of course, the S3 Cabriolet also makes use of quattro permanent all-wheel drive - the perfect foundation for optimal traction and driving dynamics in all road conditions. Only Audi offers permanent all-wheel drive in a compact-class convertible car.</div>
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Its characteristic strength lies in the enhanced slip-free acceleration, driving dynamics, driving safety and directional stability that it delivers. The powerful compact car is dynamic and stable at any speed, even in difficult winter conditions. When exiting a corner, it securely transmits its power to the road, while its two-wheel-drive competitors have to struggle for grip.</div>
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The centerpiece of the quattro drive for the Audi models with transversely mounted engines is the redesigned electronically controlled hydraulic multi-plate clutch. The compact, robust clutch is located at the end of the prop shaft, in front of the rear axle differential, where it contributes to the balanced axle distribution despite its relatively low weight. Inside is a package of plates that rotate in an oil bath. The metal friction rings are arranged behind one another in pairs - one ring of each pair is rigidly meshed with the housing, which rotates with the prop shaft. The other ring is meshed with the output shaft to the rear axle differential.</div>
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In normal conditions, the clutch sends most of the engine's power to the front wheels. If traction decreases there, the clutch can transfer torque continuously to the rear axle by forcing the packages of plates together via controlled action.</div>
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<b>Dynamics made by Audi: The chassis</b></div>
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The chassis with its eager, precise response and high stability brings the dynamic quality of the Audi S3 Cabriolet to perfection. The axle load distribution is superbly balanced at 56:44; the rear-inclined installation position of the engine contributes to this, as does the front axle situated far to the front. Both solutions are from the Group's modular transverse platform. The subframe and pivot bearing on the front suspension are made of aluminum, and a four-link structure is used for the rear axle.</div>
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Compared with the Audi A3 Cabriolet (combined fuel consumption in l/100 km: 6 - 4,2 [39,2 - 56 US mpg]; combined CO2 emission in g/km: 140 - 110 [225,3 - 177 g/mile]), the body is 25 millimeters (0.98 in) lower due to the S sport suspension. With the standard progressive steering, the rack-and-pinion is designed such that the steering ratio becomes more direct with steering-wheel motion - thus sportiness and comfort complement each other perfectly. The electromechanical progressive steering, which adapts its assistance to the speed, enables various optional assistance systems.</div>
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As part of the standard specification, the Audi S3 Cabriolet is fitted with 225/40 R18 tires, on 8Jx18 aluminum wheels in five-parallel-spoke design with a machine-polished silver finish. To reduce weight, the wheels are made using an aluminum flow forming process. Audi also offers optional 18- or 19-inch wheels in various designs.</div>
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Measuring 340 millimeters (13.39 in) in diameter, the front brake discs are very large, with black - or optionally red - calipers emblazoned with S3 logos. The electromechanical parking brake is integrated into the rear brake system. The ESC electronic stabilization control manifests itself in a new stage of evolution. Before reaching the handling limits, a finely metered braking torque is applied unnoticeably to the inside front wheels. This improves the car's agility, thus complementing the work of the quattro drive.</div>
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The standard Audi drive select dynamic driving system controls the engine/transmission characteristics and steering assistance, as well as the S tronic. The driver can select comfort, auto, dynamic, efficiency or individual mode. Audi drive select also incorporates the optional Audi magnetic ride damper control system.</div>
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<b>Cool black: The interior</b></div>
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Draped completely in black, the interior of the S3 Cabriolet has a clean, elegant appearance. As with every Audi, its operation is easy and the finish is of superior quality. There is room for two adults in the rear, and the easy entry feature makes getting in easier. The 285 liter (10.06 cubic ft) luggage compartment can be expanded by folding down the rear seat backs; its volume is 245 liters (8.65 cubic ft) when the top is down.</div>
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Fine details emphasize the dynamic character of the open-top four-seater. The standard inlays are made of matt brushed aluminum, and many of the controls gleam in an aluminum look. The instrument dials are in S-specific dark gray metallic and the digits and needles are white. A three-dimensional S3 logo and a boost pressure indicator complete the tachometer. The color driver information system is standard; the power-retractable on-board monitor (standard with the MMI radio and above) powers up to display a special S3 screen.</div>
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The sport seats guide and support the body. The seat surfaces can be pulled out, and the backrests have embossed S3 logos. The upholstery is a mix of Pearl Nappa leather and fabric. Combinations of Alcantara and Pearl Nappa leather or Fine Nappa leather and Velvet leather are available as options. Contrasting stitching adds visual touches. Other alternatives include the S sport seats with integrated head restraints and shoulder panels with diamond stitching and the Audi design selection in parade red. A special color pigment on all leather trim prevents seats from heating up too much in the sun.</div>
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The standard package for the Audi S3 Cabriolet also includes a sport leather steering wheel with the S3 emblem. A leather multifunction sport steering wheel with a flat-bottomed rim is available on request, also with optional shift paddles. Other standard features are the pedals and footrests made from brushed stainless-steel. In combination with the optional convenience key, a red ring adorns the start-stop button. The aluminum door sills bear S3 logos. Other standard features include the anti-theft alarm, deluxe automatic air conditioning, Xenon plus headlights and the storage and luggage compartment package.</div>
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<b>On a par with the full-size class: The options</b></div>
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The range of available options is also highly attractive and includes head-level heating in the front seats, LED headlights and the convenience key, to name just a few. MMI navigation plus with MMI touch and a high-resolution seven-inch monitor top the infotainment range. The supplementary Audi connect module delivers the brand's customized Internet services to the car using the fast LTE standard. The Bang & Olufsen Sound System ups the ante with 13 speakers.</div>
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The driver assistance systems include the standard rest recommendation as well as adaptive cruise control, Audi side assist, Audi active lane assist, camera-based traffic sign recognition, park assist with selective display and the Audi pre sense safety system. Delivery of the S3 Cabriolet in Germany will commence in summer - for a base price of 48,500 euros.<br />
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<b>Source:<a href="http://netcarshow.com/">netcarshow.com</a></b></div>
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A great name makes a comeback: Audi is presenting the S1 and the S1 Sportback, the new flagship models in the compact A1 model line. Their 2.0 TFSI develops 170 kW (231 hp) and produces 370 Nm (272.90 lb-ft) of torque; the quattro permanent all-wheel drive and the extensively revamped suspension put the power effortlessly down onto the road. The Audi S1 and the S1 Sportback set the benchmark in their class for dynamic performance.</div>
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Back in the 1980s an Audi S1 garnered a legendary reputation - it was the car that would see the brand dominate the World Rally Championship in its day. Now the abbreviation is coming back - but this time as a road-going version: the Audi S1 and the S1 Sportback constitute the new flagship models in the compact A1 model line, adding an entry-level version to the Audi S model portfolio.</div>
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"The Audi S1 offers all the virtues of a sports car, great performance, direct handling and permanent quattro drive that puts the power to the road in a superior way," says Prof. Dr. Hackenberg, Audi Board Member for Technical Development, adding: "The quattro drive has a large following of fans, which is sure to become even larger thanks to the offering in this segment."</div>
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A high-performance four-cylinder unit provides the drive. The 2.0 TFSI fitted with a turbocharger develops 170 kW (231 hp) and produces up to 370 Nm (272.90 lb-ft) of torque. The two-liter engine accelerates the Audi S1 and the S1 Sportback from 0 to 100 km/h (62.14 mph) in 5.8 and 5.9 seconds respectively. The top speed is 250 km/h (155.34 mph). On average the sporty, sonorous TFSI consumes just 7.0 (33.60 US mpg) or 7.1 (33.13 US mpg) liters of fuel per 100 kilometers (162 and 166 grams CO2 per kilometer [260.71 g/mile / 267.15 g/mile]) respectively.</div>
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Like all Audi S models, the S1 and the S1 Sportback also come with quattro permanent all-wheel drive onboard. At its heart is a hydraulic multi-plate clutch located on the rear axle. Its specifically tuned control software boasts a decidedly dynamic setup. The electronic differential lock with the fine-tuned wheel-selective torque control is a function of the Electronic Stabilization Control (ESC). It features two-stage deactivation and supplements the work of the multi-plate clutch with additional finely metered braking intervention on the inside wheels - the interaction of both systems makes for extremely agile, precise and stable handling.
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The suspension on the two compact sport models has been extensively revamped. The electromechanical power steering has been developed. Modified pivot bearings on the front axle enhance spontaneity when turning. At the rear a four-link design replaces the compound link rear suspension used on the A1 models. The setup is sporty and firm; the Audi drive select dynamic handling system comes with a range of settings to vary the response of the engine, automatic air conditioning and the likewise standard variable shock absorbers.</div>
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A larger brake master cylinder as well as large brake discs - front 310 millimeters (12.20 in) in diameter - ensure excellent deceleration. Red brake calipers with S1 logo can be ordered as an option. The two sporty compact models are supplied ex factory with 17-inch wheels with 215/40 R17 tires; Audi offers 18-inch wheels with 225/35 R18 tires as an option.</div>
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The Audi S1 and the S1 Sportback are instantly recognizable as the flagship models in the A1 model line. Their xenon plus headlights are all-new while the LED rear lights come with new, horizontally structured graphics. A host of details - particularly on the front and rear bumper, the side sills and the exhaust system - boast more striking styling. Four new exterior colors supplement the available paint finishes. The optional quattro exterior styling package hones the look further, courtesy of features such as a large roof spoiler.</div>
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The interior of the two compact sport models is finished in dark tones; black dominates, including on the air vent sleeves. The instruments feature S-specific dark-gray scales; the pedal caps are made out of brushed stainless steel. As an alternative to the standard sport seats, Audi fits the S sport seats with integrated head restraints. The quattro interior styling package can be selected as an option to add striking color accents.</div>
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The price of the Audi S1 and the S1 Sportback, which will be available at dealers in Germany in the second quarter of 2014, will be €29,950 and €30,800 respectively. The extensive standard equipment can be supplemented with optional high-end features such as the convenience key, the MMI navigation plus with fold-out color monitor or the Bose surround sound system. The Audi connect module including car phone provides a connection to the Internet, allowing passengers to access the Internet and send e-mails on their mobile devices via a Wi-Fi hotspot, while the driver enjoys in-car access to tailor-made services from Audi connect.<br />
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<b>Source:<a href="http://netcarshow.com/">netcarshow.com</a></b></div>
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08979706607441983753noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5862284723779845275.post-63235426845373890252015-03-19T13:56:00.001-07:002015-03-19T13:56:24.143-07:002015 Audi S1 <table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: right; margin-left: 1em; text-align: right;"><tbody>
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A great name makes a comeback: Audi is presenting the S1 and the S1 Sportback, the new flagship models in the compact A1 model line. Their 2.0 TFSI develops 170 kW (231 hp) and produces 370 Nm (272.90 lb-ft) of torque; the quattro permanent all-wheel drive and the extensively revamped suspension put the power effortlessly down onto the road. The Audi S1 and the S1 Sportback set the benchmark in their class for dynamic performance.</div>
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Back in the 1980s an Audi S1 garnered a legendary reputation - it was the car that would see the brand dominate the World Rally Championship in its day. Now the abbreviation is coming back - but this time as a road-going version: the Audi S1 and the S1 Sportback constitute the new flagship models in the compact A1 model line, adding an entry-level version to the Audi S model portfolio.</div>
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"The Audi S1 offers all the virtues of a sports car, great performance, direct handling and permanent quattro drive that puts the power to the road in a superior way," says Prof. Dr. Hackenberg, Audi Board Member for Technical Development, adding: "The quattro drive has a large following of fans, which is sure to become even larger thanks to the offering in this segment."</div>
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A high-performance four-cylinder unit provides the drive. The 2.0 TFSI fitted with a turbocharger develops 170 kW (231 hp) and produces up to 370 Nm (272.90 lb-ft) of torque. The two-liter engine accelerates the Audi S1 and the S1 Sportback from 0 to 100 km/h (62.14 mph) in 5.8 and 5.9 seconds respectively. The top speed is 250 km/h (155.34 mph). On average the sporty, sonorous TFSI consumes just 7.0 (33.60 US mpg) or 7.1 (33.13 US mpg) liters of fuel per 100 kilometers (162 and 166 grams CO2 per kilometer [260.71 g/mile / 267.15 g/mile]) respectively.</div>
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Like all Audi S models, the S1 and the S1 Sportback also come with quattro permanent all-wheel drive onboard. At its heart is a hydraulic multi-plate clutch located on the rear axle. Its specifically tuned control software boasts a decidedly dynamic setup. The electronic differential lock with the fine-tuned wheel-selective torque control is a function of the Electronic Stabilization Control (ESC). It features two-stage deactivation and supplements the work of the multi-plate clutch with additional finely metered braking intervention on the inside wheels - the interaction of both systems makes for extremely agile, precise and stable handling.</div>
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The suspension on the two compact sport models has been extensively revamped. The electromechanical power steering has been developed. Modified pivot bearings on the front axle enhance spontaneity when turning. At the rear a four-link design replaces the compound link rear suspension used on the A1 models. The setup is sporty and firm; the Audi drive select dynamic handling system comes with a range of settings to vary the response of the engine, automatic air conditioning and the likewise standard variable shock absorbers.</div>
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A larger brake master cylinder as well as large brake discs - front 310 millimeters (12.20 in) in diameter - ensure excellent deceleration. Red brake calipers with S1 logo can be ordered as an option. The two sporty compact models are supplied ex factory with 17-inch wheels with 215/40 R17 tires; Audi offers 18-inch wheels with 225/35 R18 tires as an option.</div>
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The Audi S1 and the S1 Sportback are instantly recognizable as the flagship models in the A1 model line. Their xenon plus headlights are all-new while the LED rear lights come with new, horizontally structured graphics. A host of details - particularly on the front and rear bumper, the side sills and the exhaust system - boast more striking styling. Four new exterior colors supplement the available paint finishes. The optional quattro exterior styling package hones the look further, courtesy of features such as a large roof spoiler.</div>
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The interior of the two compact sport models is finished in dark tones; black dominates, including on the air vent sleeves. The instruments feature S-specific dark-gray scales; the pedal caps are made out of brushed stainless steel. As an alternative to the standard sport seats, Audi fits the S sport seats with integrated head restraints. The quattro interior styling package can be selected as an option to add striking color accents.</div>
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The price of the Audi S1 and the S1 Sportback, which will be available at dealers in Germany in the second quarter of 2014, will be €29,950 and €30,800 respectively. The extensive standard equipment can be supplemented with optional high-end features such as the convenience key, the MMI navigation plus with fold-out color monitor or the Bose surround sound system. The Audi connect module including car phone provides a connection to the Internet, allowing passengers to access the Internet and send e-mails on their mobile devices via a Wi-Fi hotspot, while the driver enjoys in-car access to tailor-made services from Audi connect.<br />
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<b>Source:<a href="http://netcarshow.com/">netcarshow.com</a></b></div>
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08979706607441983753noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5862284723779845275.post-4124659611541986992015-03-19T13:43:00.002-07:002015-03-19T13:43:49.703-07:002015 Audi RS Q3<div style="text-align: justify;">
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The new Audi RS Q3, the dynamic spearhead of the Q3 model series, is now even more distinctive and powerful. Its 2.5 TFSI engine satisfies the Euro 6 standard and produces 250 kW (340 hp) and 450 Nm (331.9 lb-ft) of torque, the latter between 1,600 and 5,300 rpm. The sprint from 0 to 100 km/h (62.1 mph) takes just 4.8 seconds, and top speed is electronically limited to 250 km/h (155.3 mph). Average fuel consumption is 8.4 liters per 100 kilometers (28.0 US mpg), corresponding to 198 g CO2 per kilometer (318.7 g/km). The start stop system and the regulated oil pump contribute to this good value.</div>
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<b>4.8 seconds from 0 to 100 km/h (62.1 mph): the Audi RS Q3</b></div>
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The Audi RS Q3 was updated concurrent with the Q3. The compact performance SUV is now hotter and more dynamic than ever. Its 2.5 liter, five-cylinder engine now produces 250 kW (340 hp) and 450 Nm (331.9 lb-ft) of torque. It also now satisfies the Euro 6 standard. The top model in the series now accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h (62.1 mph) in 4.8 seconds on its way to an electronically governed top speed of 250 km/h (155.3 mph). An RS exhaust system with a switchable flap adds even more volume to the unmistakable sound of the five-cylinder engine.</div>
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The seven-speed S tronic, which transfers the power to the quattro drivetrain via a new hydraulic multi-plate clutch (5th generation), has also been refined for even faster gear changes. The lower gears are closely spaced for sporty response while the seventh gear is tall to save fuel.</div>
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The chassis of the Audi RS Q3 is also impressive. 19-inch wheels are standard; 20-inch wheels are optionally available. Thanks to the wave design, the large brake discs on the front axle are now one kilogram (2.2 lb) lighter. They are gripped by eight-piston calipers. The standard RS sport suspension is also available with optional adaptive dampers. The steering is tuned for sporty driving, and the Audi drive select dynamic handling system is standard.</div>
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Numerous design details illustrate the special status of the dynamic top-of-the-line model. On the exterior, the distinctive bumpers are particularly eye-catching. The color black dominates the interior. The sport seats are optionally available in Fine Nappa leather with diamond quilting; red needles sweep across gray dials in the instrument cluster; and the driver information system offers a special RS menu with lap timer and displays for both oil temperature and boost pressure.</div>
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The base price in Germany for the generously appointed new top model is 56,600 euros. LED headlights, among other features, are standard. Deliveries of the RS Q3 will begin in the first quarter of 2015.</div>
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Audi is bringing the performance philosophy to the compact SUV segment with the RS Q3. Its engine, whose 2,480 cc displacement results from a stroke of 82.5 millimeters (3.2 in) and a bore of 92.8 millimeters (3.7 in), is a modern classic. An international jury of journalists has named the five-cylinder unit International Engine of the Year in its class five years in a row since 2010. With its ample pulling power, free-revving character and inimitable sound, the 2.5 TFSI is guaranteed to cause goose bumps. At higher loads and rpm, a flap in the exhaust system opens to provide an even more voluminous sound.</div>
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The five-cylinder turbo's power flows to a modified seven-speed S tronic. Audi used optimized fine-tuning to further improve the seven-speed S tronic transmission's shift times. The driver can let the dual-clutch transmission do all the work in modes D and S, or can shift gears himself. Shift paddles on the steering wheel are standard. The lower gears are closely spaced for sporty response while the seventh gear is tall to save fuel. A launch control system manages full-throttle acceleration from a standing start.</div>
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The primary component of the quattro permanent all-wheel drive system is an updated multi-plate clutch. The hydraulically actuated and electronically controlled unit is mounted in front of the rear axle. Its electronic controller brings stability, traction and driving enjoyment into perfect harmony.</div>
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<b>Ever more powerful performance: the RS sport suspension plus with damper control</b></div>
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The updated Audi RS Q3 offers impressively dynamic and safe handling. The taut RS sport suspension lowers the body by 20 millimeters (0.8 in) versus the Q3. Audi also offers the RS sport suspension with optional damper control. The adaptive dampers can be set to one of three modes using the standard Audi drive select system. The system also influences the accelerator, steering, S tronic, exhaust flap and the adaptive light (optional).</div>
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The Audi RS Q3 comes standard in Germany with 19-inch wheels, with 20-inch wheels available as an option. The front brake discs, which measure 365 millimeters (14.4 in) in diameter, have a weight-saving wave design and are gripped by black eight-piston calipers bearing RS logos. The electronic stabilization control offers a Sport mode and can also be deactivated entirely.</div>
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Sharp visual accents demonstrate the potential of the new Audi RS Q3. The Singleframe grille - with a matt aluminum-look frame and high-gloss black honeycomb grille - has been redesigned, and a quattro logo adorns the air intake in the front bumper. The aluminum roof rails, long RS roof spoiler, updated LED taillights and xenon headlights, the modified rear bumper and the long, elliptical exhaust tailpipe complete the dynamic look. Four appearance packages, two each in matt aluminum-look and glossy black, provide for further customization. Sepang Blue pearl effect is available as an exclusive exterior color.</div>
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The dynamic line is echoed in the car's interior. The sport seats with embossed RS Q3 logos are covered in a combination of black Alcantara and leather, with Fine Nappa leather and Fine Nappa leather with diamond quilting available as options. High-gloss black, bright red and subtle aluminum applications set additional accents. The inlays come standard in black piano lacquer, and optionally in aluminum or carbon.</div>
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The instrument cluster has gray dials with white numbers and red needles; the multifunction steering wheel is flattened at the bottom. The color DIS display shows the boost pressure, oil temperature and a lap timer in a separate RS menu. The Audi RS Q3 also comes standard with the parking system plus, MMI radio, Audi sound system, sport seats and deluxe automatic air conditioning. The base price in Germany for the generously appointed new top model is 56,600 euros. LED headlights, among other features, are standard. Deliveries of the RS Q3 will begin in the first quarter of 2015.<br />
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<b>Source:<a href="http://netcarshow.com/">netcarshow.com</a></b></div>
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Dynamics in a new top form - Audi has honed the RS7 Sportback. The large five-door coupé comes with new LED headlights and even more enhanced infotainment features. With 412 kW (560 hp) and 700 Nm (516.3 lb-ft) of torque, its 4.0 TFSI engine provides for an impressive driving performance at a fuel consumption rate of only 9.5 liters per 100 kilometers (24.8 US mpg) with 221 grams CO2 per kilometer (355.7 g/mi).</div>
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"The Audi RS7 Sportback confirms the reputation of the RS models as the superior, top athletes of our brand," states Prof. Dr. Ulrich Hackenberg, Member of the Board of Management for Technical Development of AUDI AG. "The combination of a powerful four‑liter V8 engine with cylinder on demand technology, quattro drive and intelligent lightweight design makes the RS7 Sportback an outstanding piece of sports equipment for any fan of dynamic and yet efficient driving."</div>
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Even at first glance, the Audi RS7 Sportback reveals its dynamic character - the long engine hood, the sporty and flowing C‑pillars and the sharply sloping rear end form an aesthetic overall impression. New design details add striking touches. They include the Singleframe grille with the black honeycomb typical of RS models, with the corners now even sharper and more distinctive. Three optional packages - matt aluminum, gloss black and carbon - make the look of the RS7 Sportback even more distinctive. The central front air inlet bears the quattro lettering. Slight modifications have also been made to the bumper, with its distinctive air inlets.</div>
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The headlights, also adapted to the new Singleframe, come with LED technology as a standard feature. On request, Audi provides the headlights with the innovative Matrix LED technology, available exclusively on the RS7 Sportback with additionally darkened trims. This offer also includes turn signals with dynamic display at the front. At the rear they are generally standard. The tail lights also have a new interior design. New to the paint finishes are the colors Floret Silver, metallic; Glacier White, metallic; Mythos Black, metallic and Sepang Blue, pearl effect.</div>
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In the elegant black interior, dominated by the RS sport seats, the designers have discreetly revised the instrument cluster: the air outlet controls of the vent nozzles, the shift paddles behind the steering wheel and the quattro emblem on the instrument panel. The standard MMI navigation plus with MMI touch now uses the modular infotainment platform of the latest generation; its highlight is an efficient graphics processor from Audi's partner, Nvidia.</div>
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The 4.0 TFSI in the revised Audi RS7 Sportback provides as before 412 kW (560 hp), with a constant 700 Nm (516.3 lb‑ft) of torque at engine speeds between 1,750 and 5,500 rpm. The engine catapults the five‑door coupé from 0 to 100 km/h (62.1 mph) in 3.9 seconds; the optional dynamics packages allow top speeds of 280 and 305 km/h (174.0 and 189.5 mph), respectively. In the ECE cycle however, the resonant V8 bi‑turbo needs only 9.5 liters of fuel per 100 kilometers (24.8 US mpg) with 221 grams CO2 per kilometer (355.7 g/mi). A key factor in this efficiency is the cylinder on demand (COD) system, which can shut down four cylinders during partial load operation.</div>
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An eight‑speed tiptronic tuned for sporty performance, with a tall eight gear, directs the power of the eight‑cylinder engine to the quattro permanent all‑wheel drive. On request, Audi will combine quattro all‑wheel drive with the optional sport differential on the rear axle.</div>
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The RS adaptive air suspension, together with adaptive damping, standard on the RS7 Sportback, lowers the body by 20 millimeters (0.8 in); its control is incorporated in the Audi drive select driving dynamics system. Audi offers the tauter RS sport suspension plus with Dynamic Ride Control (DRC) as an alternative. A further option is dynamic steering, with its continuously variable steering ratio.</div>
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The revised Audi RS7 Sportback is fitted with 20‑inch forged lightweight alloy wheels as a standard feature; 21‑inch cast aluminum wheels in three color versions are optionally available. The four internally ventilated brake disks have a weight‑saving wave design; alternatively Audi installs carbon fiber-ceramic disks. Electronic Stabilization Control (ESC) has a Sport mode that can be deactivated altogether if need be.</div>
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The Audi RS7 Sportback can be ordered in Germany from the 3rd quarter 2014. Its base price is €113,300.<br />
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<b>Source:<a href="http://netcarshow.com/">netcarshow.com</a></b></div>
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The winner in the business class has just gotten better - Audi has thoroughly updated the A6 family. New engines, transmissions and headlights, plus a new infotainment system make the Sedan and Avant more efficient, more powerful, more attractive and more sophisticated than ever. The versatile A6 allroad quattro and the S6, S6 Avant and RS6 sport models are also packed with numerous new features.</div>
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"With the new Audi A6, we are writing the next chapter in an excellent success story. It represents innovative technology and Audi's premium claim," says Prof. Dr. Ulrich Hackenberg, Board Member for Technical Development at AUDI AG. "The Audi A6 sets new standards in many technical fields: the lightweight body containing many aluminum components, the powerful and highly efficient engines, the sporty chassis and the advanced assistance and multimedia systems."</div>
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Sharp lines, emphasized horizontals, athletically taut surfaces - the design of the A6 models epitomizes precision and sporty elegance. It was carefully honed as part of the model refresh, with changes made to the Singleframe grille, the headlights, air inlets, bumpers, side sills, rear lights and tailpipes. Audi optionally offers headlights with LED technology or Matrix LED technology, combined with dynamic turn signals.</div>
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Thanks to its intelligent composite construction concept, the body is extremely rigid and safe. Numerous components of aluminum and hot-shaped steel form the backbone of a systematic lightweight construction concept. The new A6 1.8 TFSI has a curb weight (without driver) of just 1,535 kilograms (3384.1 lb). Vibrational comfort is excellent; cabin noise is extremely low.</div>
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The sinewy style of the exterior is echoed in the car's spacious interior. Every detail documents the uncompromising level of quality familiar to Audi drivers. Elegant colors and carefully selected materials emphasize the cultivated atmosphere. The new Audi design selection in the interior colors flint gray (A6 models) and salsa red (S6) address particularly discerning customers.</div>
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The front seats are available with optional ventilation and massage functions; the controls are simple. The MMI radio operating system and deluxe automatic air conditioning are standard. The luggage compartment of the Audi A6 Avant offers between 565 and 1,680 liters (20.0 and 59.3 cu ft) of space and many practical features. An optional sensor-controlled automatic tailgate combined with a power luggage compartment cover makes loading even easier.</div>
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The new A6 models are also way ahead of the competition when it comes to infotainment, with configurations ranging up to MMI navigation plus with MMI touch. The top-of-the-line navigation system with the power-retractable eight‑inch monitor is now based on a new technology platform that uses the fast Tegra 30 graphics chip from Audi's partner Nvidia. The supplemental module Audi connect transfers data via the fast LTE standard and brings tailored online services into the car, including new media streaming apps.</div>
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The range of driver assistance systems is also extremely attractive, topped by adaptive cruise control with stop & go function. Audi side assist, which uses radar to check behind the car when changing lanes, works closely together with Audi active lane assist, which prevents unintended lane changes. The night vision assistant now includes even more functions, and the Audi pre sense basic safety system is standard. Important information can be called up via the optional head‑up display.</div>
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The engine lineup for the new A6 and A6 Avant includes three TFSI units with output ranging between 140 kW (190 hp) and 245 kW (333 hp) and five TDI units ranging from 110 kW (150 hp) to 240 kW (326 hp). All engines comply with the limits of the Euro 6 emission standard, and their CO2 emissions have been reduced by as much as 22 percent. At Audi, the most efficient gasoline and diesel engines bear the "ultra" label. Combined with the all‑new S tronic transmission, the 1.8 TFSI ultra consumes just 5.7 liters of fuel per 100 kilometers (41.3 US mpg), corresponding to 133 grams CO2 per kilometer (214 g/mi). The 2.0 TDI ultra with 110 kW (150 hp) achieves the extremely low consumption figure - with no restrictions with respect to equipment - of 4.2 liters of fuel per 100 kilometers (56.0 US mpg) corresponding to 109 grams CO2 per kilometer (175.4 g/mi).</div>
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The top gasoline engine, the 3.0 TFSI, has been comprehensively revised. The engine developers have also completely redesigned numerous aspects of the 3.0 TDI clean diesel, which is available with either 160 kW (218 hp) or 200 KW (272 hp). The 3.0 TDI clean diesel biturbo produces 235 kW (320 hp). Another version with 240 kW (326 hp), which can be boosted briefly to 255 kW (346 hp), powers the A6 3.0 TDI competition and A6 Avant 3.0 TDI competition special‑edition models, with which Audi is celebrating the 25 years of TDI technology.</div>
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The high‑performance diesel is paired with an eight‑speed tiptronic. All other engine variants work together with either a newly designed six‑speed manual transmission that is particularly lightweight and low-friction, or a seven‑speed S tronic. In the versions with front-wheel drive, a fully redeveloped dual-clutch transmission replaces the multitronic. In engine configurations starting at 200 kW (272 hp), quattro permanent all‑wheel drive can be supplemented with the sport differential, which actively distributes power between the rear wheels.</div>
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The chassis with its sophisticated wheel suspensions also combines supreme comfort with sporty handling. The Audi drive select dynamic handling system is standard, and Audi offers a choice of two sport suspensions and adaptive air suspension as options. In the A6 Avant 2.0 TDI ultra with 140 kW (190 hp), the springs are made of glass fiber-reinforced polymer (GFRP) - an Audi innovation that saves approximately 4.4 kilograms (9.7 lb) of weight, reduces fuel consumption and improves both driving precision and vibrational comfort. The wheels measure between 17 and 20 inches in the diagonal.</div>
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The new Audi A6 allroad quattro, which is based on the A6 Avant, features a raised body and stainless steel linings that encapsulate the underside of the front and rear ends. The design is robust and masculine, with vertical slats in the Singleframe grille. There are four 3.0‑liter, V6 engines from which to choose - the 3.0 TFSI and three versions of the 3.0 TDI. The adaptive air suspension is standard.</div>
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The new Audi S6 and the S6 Avant are sports cars for everyday. The 4.0 TFSI, a biturbo V8 producing 331 kW (450 hp), accelerates the Sedan from 0 to 100 km/h (62.1 mph) in 4.4 seconds. The S6 Avant completes the sprint in 4.6 seconds. Average fuel consumption is just 9.2 liters per 100 kilometers (25.6 US mpg) in the Sedan and 9.4 liters (25.0 US mpg) in the Avant, the equivalent of 214 and 219 grams CO2 per kilometer (344 and 352.4 g/mi), respectively. This efficiency is due in large part to the cylinder on demand (COD) system, which only activates four of the eight cylinders when under part load.</div>
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Standard equipment in the new Audi S6 and S6 Avant includes quattro permanent all‑wheel drive and the adaptive air suspension, which lowers the body by 20 millimeters (0.8 in). Matt black brake calipers grip the front discs mounted behind the 19‑inch wheels.</div>
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The dynamic top model of the new A6 family is the Audi RS6 Avant. The high-performance sports car for everyday driving and recreation accelerates to 100 km/h (62.1 mph) in 3.9 seconds and reaches a top speed of 305 km/h (189.5 mph). Its 4.0 TFSI engine produces 412 kW (560 hp), yet consumes on average just 9.6 liters of fuel per 100 kilometers (24.5 US mpg, corresponding to 223 grams CO2 per kilometer (358.9 g/mi). The COD system is also largely responsible for this efficiency.</div>
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An eight‑speed tiptronic transfers the power from the biturbo V8. The standard quattro drivetrain uses a center differential with a higher locking rate. The RS adaptive air suspension lowers the body by 20 millimeters (0.8 in). Audi offers the taut RS sport suspension with Dynamic Ride Control (DRC) as an option. The large brake discs feature a weight-saving wave design, and the wheels measure 20 inches in diameter. 21‑inch wheels are available as an option.</div>
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Delivery of the new Audi A6 family will begin in fall 2014. The base price in Germany for the Sedan with the 1.8 TFSI will be €38,400; the A6 Avant 1.8 TFSI begins at €40,900 and the A6 allroad quattro 3.0 TDI at €56,650. The Audi S6 is priced at €75,400, and the Audi RS6 Avant lists for €108,900.<br />
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The 2015 RS5 Coupe Sport edition features distinctive and sporty design elements on the interior and exterior. The vehicle's already compelling RS-specific performance design is accentuated with 20'' 5-V-spoke design wheels and red brake calipers, and is available in Daytona Gray pearl effect, Nardo gray and multiple Audi exclusive paint colors (optional) that are complemented by Crimson Red Fine Nappa leather interior accents.</div>
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The Audi RS5 features a high-revving 4.2-liter V8 and a seven-speed S tronic transmission with launch control program. The 4.2 liter, naturally aspirated FSI engine delivers 450 horsepower and 317 lb-ft of torque to propel the RS5 from 0 to 60 in just 4.5 seconds and an electronically-governed top speed of 174 mph.</div>
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The 7-speed S tronic® transmission helps ensure rapid and sure shifts while the quattro permanent all-wheel drive system provides exceptional grip and features a crown-gear center differential to send power to the front and rear axle. The crown-gear center differential operates in conjunction with electronic torque vectoring as a perfect complement to the quattro drivetrain. The sport-tuned suspension renders the body 0.8 inches lower than that of the Audi A5.</div>
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The RS5 Coupe Sport edition is developed by the Audi performance division, quattro GmbH. A total of 75 units will be produced with a starting MSRP of $87,575. Optional exclusive paint colors are available to suit customer tastes.<br />
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Audi of America announces the debut of the powerful 2015 R8 competition at the 2014 Los Angeles Auto Show. The R8 competition redefines the iconic R8 as the pinnacle of Audi performance with 570 hp and racing-inspired, lightweight matte carbon elements.</div>
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"The limited-edition Audi R8 competition is the closest road car to our R8 LMS ultra race car that has won virtually every race around the world," said Scott Keogh, President, Audi of America. "It is designed for the driving enthusiast and we're excited to bring 60 units as a limited-edition to the U.S."</div>
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The high-performance R8 competition features a 570hp 5.2L V10 mated exclusively to a seven-speed S tronic and a sport exhaust system with black high-gloss tailpipes. This combination results in a 0-60 mph time of 3.2 seconds and a top speed of 199 mph, making it the fastest R8 ever offered.</div>
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The R8 competition is engineered to push the limits, sharing the same naturally aspirated V10 FSI engine as the Audi R8 LMS race car which has won Daytona and Nuerburgring 24 hour races as well as all other major GT races around the globe. The award-winning GT-engine represents the pinnacle of durability, requiring its first major service after approximately 13,000 miles under race conditions or approximately one full race season. Competitor engines require a major service after one 24 hour race.</div>
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Further enhancing the unmistakable Audi R8 competition design are striking matte carbon exterior elements consisting of a fixed rear spoiler, engine bay, mirror housings, flics, side blades, front spoiler and rear diffusor. The combination of the carbon elements lower the weight of the R8 competition and also provide greater downforce. Gloss black wheels with 305 cross-section rear tires and ceramic brakes with anodized red brake calipers provide a stunning contrast to the matte carbon fiber elements. Inside, drivers will find a matte carbon fiber treatment including the center console and illuminated "R8 competition" door sill inlays. The R8 competition is an Audi exclusive line vehicle, which allows the driver to pair a variety of interior and exterior colors and choose from a selection of wheel finishes for a striking look designed to meet driver needs and tastes.</div>
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A total of 60 units will be produced at the R8 production facility in Neckarsulm, Germany. Customers can begin ordering the Audi R8 competition as of early November 2014 with deliveries expected as of the beginning of 2015.<br />
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419 kW (570 hp), from 0 to 100 km/h (62.1 mph) in 3.4 seconds: The Audi R8 LMX (12.9 liters of fuel per 100 kilometers [18.2 US mpg]; 299 grams CO2 per kilometer [481.2 g/mile]) offers breathtaking performance and groundbreaking technology. The limited-edition car is the first production car in the world to come equipped with laser high beams. The R8 LMX will debut on the streets in the summer of 2014.</div>
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Audi is the leader in developing automotive lighting technology. In 2008, the Audi R8 became the first production car in the world to boast all‑LED headlights; this was followed in 2012 by dynamic turn signals. Audi launched a new chapter in automotive lighting with the Matrix LED headlights, which debuted in the updated A8 in 2013. Now the brand with the four rings is igniting the next stage in the R8 LMX: the laser spot for the high beams. It increases the range substantially, which is ideal for a supercar like the R8 LMX.</div>
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The Audi engineers work very closely with their racing colleagues on the development of lighting technologies. The combination of LED and laser high beams, for example, will be used for the first time on the new Audi R18 e‑tron quattro at the 24 Hours of Le Mans on June 14 and 15. The premium brand is thus continuing its tradition of using racing to test new technologies destined for production.</div>
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"Audi has long dominated the most important 24-hour race. In addition to the outstanding TDI drive technology, a maximum light yield gives our pilots a major advantage, and with night racing in particular is a key factor to our success," says Prof. Dr. Ulrich Hackenberg. "The transfer of the laser headlight to the Audi R8 LMX underscores our leading position in lighting technology. The safety benefit this provides to the customer truly represents Vorsprung durch Technik," says AUDI AG's Board Member for Development.</div>
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With the new laser high beams, one laser module per headlight generates a cone of light with twice the range of the all‑LED headlight. Each module comprises four high‑power laser diodes. With a diameter of just 300 micrometers, these generate a blue laser beam with a wavelength of 450 nanometers. A phosphor converter transforms this into roadworthy white light with a color temperature of 5,500 Kelvin - ideal conditions for the human eye that enable the driver to recognize contrast more easily and help prevent fatigue. The laser spot, which is active at speeds of 60 km/h (37.3 mph) and above, supplements the LED high beam in the R8 LMX and greatly enhances visibility and safety. An intelligent camera‑based sensor system detects other road users and actively adjusts the light pattern to exclude them.</div>
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The Audi R8 (14,9 - 12,4 l/100 km [15.8 - 19.0 US mpg]; 349 - 289 g CO2 per km [561.7 - 465.1 g/mile]) is the dynamic, top‑of‑the‑line Audi model. Its high-revving, mid‑mounted engine, double wishbone suspension and ASF (Audi Space Frame) aluminum body are closely based on racing. The Audi R8 LMX is available as a coupe with a production run limited to 99 vehicles. With 419 kW (570 hp) and 540 Nm (398.3 lb‑ft) of torque, its 5.2 liter, V10 engine accelerates the car from 0 to 100 km/h (62.1 mph) in just 3.4 seconds. Top speed is 320 km/h (198.8 mph), and average consumption is 12.9 liters of fuel per 100 kilometers (299 grams CO2 per kilometer) [18.2 US mpg/481.2 g/mile]. A compact, seven‑speed S tronic transfers the power to the quattro permanent all‑wheel drive system. 19‑inch wheels are combined with carbon‑fiber ceramic brake discs, which up front measure 380 millimeters (15.0 in) in diameter. Red anodized brake calipers shine behind the exclusive designer wheels. The R8 LMX is shod with 235/35 R 19 tires up front and 305/30 R 19 tires at the rear.</div>
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The new top model also sends out a clear visual signal with its Audi exclusive customized paint finish in Ara Blue, crystal effect. A large, fixed rear spoiler increases the downforce on the rear axle. Like the front spoiler lip, the flics on the sides, the engine compartment cover, the exterior mirror housings, the sideblades, the rear wing and the diffuser, it is made of carbon fiber‑reinforced polymer (CFRP) with a matte finish. The Singleframe grille, the air inlet grilles up front and the outlet grille at the rear are finished in titanium gray. The sport exhaust system has high-gloss black tailpipes.</div>
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The dynamic lines carry over into the black interior, which also features blue accents. The folding bucket seats are covered in Fine Nappa leather with Sepang Blue diamond pattern. The backrest covers are finished in Ara Blue. Sepang Blue stitching provides subtle contrasts, including on the parking brake lever, the center tunnel console, the steering wheel and the instrument cowl. The black Alcantara headlining and black Fine Nappa leather door trim panels take up the Sepang Blue diamond pattern of the bucket seats.</div>
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Subtle details round out the interior. Matte carbon is used on the covers of the center tunnel console and the parking brake lever, on the inlays in the doors and the arc around the cockpit. Illuminated aluminum inlays bearing the limited-edition number are integrated into the CFRP door sill trims. Fine Nappa leather adorns the selector lever for the S tronic and the knee pads; the floor mats have black piping and Sepang Blue stitching.</div>
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The Audi R8 LMX will take to the streets in the summer of 2014. The base price in Germany is €210,000.<br />
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<b>Source:<a href="http://netcarshow.com/">netcarshow.com</a></b></div>
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Audi is again running in front. As one of the first automobile manufacturers to do so at the beginning of the 2015 season, the brand with the four rings is presenting a race car that already meets the requirements of the new GT3 regulations to be introduced in 2016. The new Audi R8 LMS is lighter and safer than ever before. It features even more race car technology, clearly improved aerodynamics and, as a result, provides customers with an efficient concept.</div>
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Back in spring of 2014, Audi began testing the new R8 LMS that is following in big footsteps. The track record of the first generation of the Audi R8 LMS reflects 26 GT3 Championship wins between 2009 and 2014, plus 23 titles in other classifications and seven overall victories in 24-hour races. In 2015, customers around the world are again relying on the success model from Neckarsulm of which the company has sold more than 130 cars worldwide since 2009.</div>
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The first racing commitments of the new R8 LMS such as the 24-hour races at the Nürburgring (May 16/17, 2015) and at Spa (July 25/26, 2015) have already been scheduled. quattro GmbH that develops and assembles the race cars will begin to take customer orders in the second half of the year and is planning to deliver the first models of the second generation by the end of 2015.<br />
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At the same time, on presenting the successor model, Audi is preparing for the promising future of GT3 racing and plays a pioneering role in the process. The new Audi R8 LMS clearly surpasses the safety requirements of the regulations to be introduced in 2016. Thanks to a modified structure of the front end and a CFRP crash element at the rear that is being used for the first time the GT3 race car meets the crash test requirements that apply to the much lighter Le Mans prototypes (LMP) such as the Audi R18 e-tron quattro. The Audi Protection Seat PS 1 that will also be used in the R8 LMS in the future has been setting seating technology standards in the LMP class for years. It is connected to the chassis for increased stiffness. A quickly adjustable foot lever system and a height and length adjustable safety steering column allow versatile adjustment to the various drivers. A rescue opening in the roof as used in DTM race touring cars is now being introduced in a GT3 race car for the first time as well. After an accident, it allows the driver's helmet to be lifted in a way that avoids straining the spinal column.</div>
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Audi systematically leverages its lightweight design expertise in the new Audi R8 LMS. Despite the additional weight resulting from the above innovations the base weight of the race car has been reduced from 1,250 to 1,225 kilograms. The intelligent material mix of aluminum in the Audi Space Frame (ASF), a structural CFRP component and the steel roll cage alone make the chassis about 30 kilograms lighter - now weighing 252 kilograms. At the same time, the torsional stiffness of the stressed frame has increased by 39 percent.</div>
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Although the material mix in a race car is more complex, Audi has managed to integrate the manufacturing process for production and race cars even more closely than before. In a new manufacturing facility at the Böllinger Höfe industrial park in Heilbronn, quattro GmbH produces both variants in combination. Although the race car, for example, is fitted with aluminum cast joints and a steel roll cage the racing chassis of the Audi R8 LMS remains integrated in the basic production process up to and including the stages of roof assembly and cathodic dip painting (CDP), which is a form of priming. Following these production steps, the race cars are completed in Heilbronn-Biberach.</div>
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Audi uses production parts in the new Audi R8 LMS whenever this makes sense in racing from a technical and economic point of view. For example, the V10 engine with 5.2 liters of displacement and a power output of up to 430 kW (585 hp) leaves the same line as the production unit. It remains nearly unchanged and, with a scheduled rebuild interval of 20,000 kilometers, stets standards in racing. The engineers use modified or completely new assemblies whenever this is required in racing by the regulations or by the clearly higher loads that occur in competitive conditions. The production ASF chassis, for instance, is modified whereas the completely new bodywork is made of CFRP. The suspensions now use wishbones strictly designed for racing for the first time and the six-speed transmission with paddle shifters is a completely new development as well. It is significantly lighter than its predecessor while its efficiency has increased because the previous drop gear system has been eliminated. The new MS 6.4 electronics include engine electronics, traction control and software for the electro-hydraulic gearshift. The powerful processor enables higher processing speeds that result in faster responses. A power box is another new feature. It replaces the traditional fuse box and makes it possible to define individual loads and scenarios.</div>
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The new aerodynamic concept of the Audi R8 LMS for the first time includes a fully lined underfloor and a conceptually integrated rear diffusor. As a result, the dimensions of the rear wing can be reduced without a corresponding increase of aerodynamic drag. The wheel wells, which are open rearwards via a larger cross-section, contribute to improved airflow. The airflow rate and cooling area of the radiator at the front have increased by ten percent to handle maximum outside air temperatures. In order to improve the race drivers' ability to concentrate on their tasks, fresh air circulation in the cockpit has been improved. At a speed of 200 km/h, the airflow rate is 250 liters per second. Audi has achieved these improvements despite the significantly higher constraints imposed on aerodynamics design by the 2016 regulations.<br />
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<b>Source:<a href="http://netcarshow.com/">netcarshow.com</a></b></div>
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Since its market launch in fall 2011, the Q3 model series has been a successful model for the Audi brand. But Audi is also constantly improving good and successful models. The new Audi Q3 and RS Q3 models not only feature a refreshed design, they also boast a number of technical innovations.</div>
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The engine lineup for the Audi Q3 comprises three TFSI units and three TDI clean diesel four-cylinder units. Displacement ranges from 1.4 to 2.0 liters and output from 88 kW (120 hp) to 162 kW (220 hp). All are turbocharged, direct-injection units and comply with the limits of the Euro 6 emission standard. With the help of sophisticated thermal management, they quickly come up to operating temperature following a cold start.</div>
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Compared with the previous model, performance is even better and CO2 emissions have been reduced by up to 17 percent (2.0 TDI manual FWD). The 1.4 TFSI COD and the 2.0 TDI clean diesel with 110 kW (150 PS) bear the "ultra" badge as proof of their extraordinary efficiency. Audi models with the name affix "ultra" attain best values in fuel consumption and emissions as the result of a considerable technological input and are the most fuel-efficient automobiles in their segment. The start-stop system is standard with all variants. When braking, it deactivates the engine shortly before the car comes to a stop.<br />
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<b>ultra: the 1.4 TFSI COD</b></div>
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The 1.4 TFSI COD is an example of Audi's rightsizing strategy. Displacing just 1,395 cc (bore x stroke 74.5 x 80.0 millimeters [2.9 x 3.1 in]), it produces a powerful 110 kW (150 hp) and 250 Nm (184.4 lb-ft) of torque, which is available between 1,500 and 3,500 rpm. Equipped with the manual transmission, the Audi Q3 1.4 TFSI ultra accelerates in 9.2 seconds from 0 to 100 km/h (62.1 mph) and reaches a top speed of 204 km/h (126.8 mph).</div>
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With 17-inch tires optimized for fuel consumption, its NEDC consumption is just 5.5 liters per 100 Kilometers (42.8 US mpg), corresponding to 127 grams CO2 per kilometer (204.4 g/mi). With the optional six-speed S tronic, these values are 5.8 liters per 100 kilometers and 134 g CO2 per kilometer (40.6 US mpg and 215.7 g/mi). The standard sprint takes 8.9 seconds, and top speed is 204 km/h (126.8 mph).</div>
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The 1.4 TFSI COD, which with its aluminum crankcase weighs barely more than 110 kilograms (242.5 lb), features the highly innovative cylinder on demand (COD) system, which when driven moderately reduces fuel consumption by up to 20 percent. At low to moderate load and engine speed, it deactivates cylinders two and three by closing the valves and shutting off fuel injection. The engine runs as a two-cylinder engine until the driver presses down harder on the gas pedal. The operating points in the active cylinders are displaced toward higher loads, increasing efficiency. The extremely well-balanced engine remains very smooth.</div>
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<b>Sporty: the 2.0 TFSI</b></div>
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The 2.0 TFSI is available in two variants, with numerous engineering features documenting Audi's high-end competence. These include the additional indirect injection supplementing the direct injection of the FSI, the Audi valvelift system to adjust the valve stroke on the exhaust side and particularly effective thermal management, which uses a rotary valve module and an exhaust manifold integrated into the cylinder head. Displacement is 1,984 cc (bore x stroke 82.5 x 92.8 millimeters [3.2 x 3.7 in]).</div>
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Even in the version with 132 kW (180 hp) and 320 Nm (236.0 lb-ft), the latter between 1,400 and 3,900 rpm, the two-liter is a sporty engine. In combination with the manual transmission and front-wheel drive (quattro all-wheel drive), it accelerates the Audi Q3 in 8.3 (7.6) seconds from a standstill to highway speed (62.1 mph). Top speed is 217 km/h (134.8 mph). The 2.0 TFSI consumes on average just 6.7 (6.9) liters of fuel per 100 kilometers (35.1 [34.1] US mpg) with 152 [160] grams CO2 per kilometer (244.6 [257.5] g/mi) (all values provisional). These same figures for the Q3 2.0 TFSI with seven-speed S tronic and quattro all-wheel drive are 7.6 seconds, 217 km/h (142.84 mph), 6.5 liters per 100 kilometers (36.2 US mpg) and 149 g per kilometer (239.34g/mi).</div>
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The top version of the 2.0 TFSI produces 162 kW (220 hp), with 350 Nm (258.1 lb‑ft) of torque available between 1,500 and 4,400 rpm. Power in this case is transferred via a seven-speed S tronic and quattro permanent all-wheel drive. The figures document the superiority of this combination of technologies: 0 to 100 km/h (62.1 mph) in 6.4 seconds; top speed 233 km/h (144.8 mph); NEDC consumption 6.6 liters per 100 kilometers (35.6 US mpg), corresponding to 152 g CO2 per kilometer (244.6 g/mi).</div>
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<b>Highly efficient: the 2.0 TDI</b></div>
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The diesel engines are three versions of the 2.0 TDI clean diesel, which Audi offers with various outputs. It displaces 1,968 cc (bore x stroke 81.0 x 95.5 millimeters (3.2 x 3.8 in) and features minimal internal friction. Among the technologies used are two balance shafts in the crankcase, a thermal management system with separate coolant pumps for the cylinder block and head, a common rail injection system with a max. pressure of 2,000 bar and a turbocharger with adjustable vanes. The cylinder head features a rotated valve star. As a result, the intake and exhaust valves appear to be arranged one behind the other when viewed from the induction pipe connection. Each camshaft thus actuates one intake and one exhaust valve per cylinder.</div>
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The 2.0 TDI clean diesel shares two other solutions with the 1.4 TFSI - the separate valve drive module and the intercooler integrated into the intake manifold. A complex emission control system enables compliance with the Euro 6 standard. Nitrogen oxides are reduced in the particulate filter, to which the required SCR coating has been applied (SCR = selective catalytic reduction).</div>
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The 1.4 TFSI ultra is joined by a particularly efficient ultra variant of the 2.0 TDI engine. Equipped with a manual transmission and front-wheel drive, it produces 110 kW (150 hp) and 340 Nm (250.8 lb-ft). Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h (62.1 mph) takes 9.6 seconds, and top speed is 204 km/h (126.8 mph). Fuel consumption is 4.4 liters per 100 kilometers (53.5 US mpg), a CO2 equivalent of 114 grams per kilometer (183.5 g/mi).</div>
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<b>The 2.0 TDI clean diesel with 110 kW (150 hp) and 340 Nm (250.8 lb-ft)</b></div>
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(between 1,750 and 2,800 rpm) will also be available at launch with a choice of two versions of quattro all-wheel drive: quattro all-wheel drive and manual transmission, and quattro all-wheel drive and seven-speed S tronic. The figures with manual transmission and S tronic, respectively: 9.3/9.3 seconds, 204/204 km/h (126.8 mph), 4.9/5.1 liters per 100 kilometers (48.0/46.1 US mpg) and 129/132 grams CO2 per kilometer (207.6/212.4 g/mi).</div>
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The most powerful TDI in the Audi Q3 produces 135 kW (184 hp). Its torque plateau of 380 Nm (280.3 lb-ft) extends from 1,800 to 3,250 rpm. Here, too, Audi offers the three variants front-wheel drive and manual transmission (provisional values), quattro all-wheel drive and manual transmission, and quattro all-wheel drive and seven-speed S tronic. The figures: 0 to 100 km/h (62.1 mph) in 8.3/7.9/7.9 seconds; top speed 219/219/219 km/h (136.1 mph); NEDC consumption 5.0/5.2/5.1 liters per 100 kilometers (47.0/45.2/46.1 US mpg); CO2 emissions 131/137/134 grams per kilometer (210.8/220.5/215.7 g/mi).</div>
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The new Audi Q3 is available with two different transmissions: the six-speed manual and the S tronic with either six or seven speeds. Their lower gears are sportily short, whereas the highest gear is tall to reduce engine speed and fuel consumption. The manual transmission, which enables easy and precise gear changes with short throws, has a particularly lightweight magnesium case.</div>
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<b>Lightning-fast: the S tronic</b></div>
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The S tronic comprises two transmission sections configured similarly to a manual transmission. The two multi-plate clutches are arranged radially, one above the other. The large, outer K1 clutch transfers the engine's power via a solid shaft to the gear wheels for gears one, three and five (in the case of the seven-speed S tronic, to gear seven as well). A hollow shaft rotates around the solid shaft. It is connected to the second, smaller K2 clutch, which controls the gear wheels for the gears two, four and six, as well as reverse gear.</div>
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While driving, only one transmission section is coupled to the engine at any given time, but both are continually active. For example, when the driver accelerates in third gear, the fourth gear is already engaged in the second transmission section. The shifting process takes place by switching clutches; this happens in just a few hundredths of a second with no detectable interruption of propulsive power. Gear changes are so fast and smooth as to be barely noticeable.</div>
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Audi Q3 drivers can operate the compact dual-clutch transmission themselves using the selector lever or the optional shift paddles on the steering wheel. Automatic operation offers a choice between the modes S and D. If the Audi drive select dynamic handling system (standard with the lines design and sport) is set to efficiency mode, the S tronic switches into freewheeling mode when coasting and allows the engine to idle in order to save fuel.</div>
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<b>Traction: quattro permanent all-wheel drive</b></div>
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quattro permanent all-wheel drive makes the compact premium SUV even sportier, safer and more stable. The heart of this system is the new fifth-generation, hydraulically-actuated, electronically-controlled multi-plate clutch that debuted in the S1. To achieve a more balanced axle load distribution, the clutch is located on the end of the prop shaft, in front of the rear axle differential.</div>
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During normal driving, most of the engine's power is sent to the front wheels. If traction decreases there, the multi-plate clutch can transfer torque steplessly to the rear axle in just a few milliseconds by forcing the packages of plates together via controlled action. A pressure reservoir helps the electric pump to develop the oil pressure.</div>
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The chassis of the redesigned Audi Q3 combines agile handling with supreme safety, and comprehensive fine-tuning has enhanced comfort even further. The McPherson front suspension has 1,571 millimeter (61.9 in) track. The lower wishbones and the subframe are made of forged and cast aluminum, respectively - a solution that greatly benefits the weight distribution between the front and rear axles. This is approximately 58:42; the exact ratio depends on the engine and drivetrain.</div>
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<b>Straight tracking: the electromechanical steering</b></div>
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The rack-and-pinion power steering uses a highly efficient electric motor that continuously reduces boost as speed increases. The steering also works in conjunction with the optional Audi active lane assist and park assist.</div>
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The four-link rear suspension has a track of 1,575 (62.0 in), and just like the front suspension includes a stabilizer bar. The trailing links absorb propulsive and braking forces. Their bearings are relatively large in the interest of rolling comfort. On the other hand, the three transverse links of each wheel are rigidly joined to the steel subframe; they are responsible for absorbing lateral forces. All links are made of high-strength steels; the wheel carriers are aluminum.</div>
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With its high ground clearance, the Audi Q3 also remains composed when driven off-road. With the S line sport suspension, which features tauter springs, dampers and bearings, the body is 20 millimeters (0.8 in) lower. It is available on its own or as part of the S line sport package.</div>
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<b>Personalized: Audi drive select</b></div>
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The Audi drive select dynamic handling system (standard with the design and sport lines) allows the driver to switch between the modes comfort, auto, dynamic and efficiency at the push of a button. The system accesses the accelerator and power steering. The optional modules S tronic and the chassis with damper control can also be integrated into the system.</div>
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With the DCC (Dynamic Chassis Control) dampers, an electrically actuated proportional valve regulates the flow of oil into the piston. A fast computer manages its function as appropriate for the condition of the road, the driver's style and the mode selected in Audi drive select. A large cross-section allows for comfortable rolling; a small cross-section connects the car tightly to the road. Steering response becomes even more precise; the specific stabilization of the wheels makes self-steering and braking behavior even more neutral and safe.</div>
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The lineup for the Audi Q3 comprises 16 models of wheels, including seven new ones. For most engine variants, size 6.5 J x 16 wheels with 215/65 tires are standard. The top models use the sizes 7 J x 17 and 235/55. The design and sport lines, as well as the Audi exclusive design package and the S line sport package including additional wheels measuring 17 and 18 inches in diameter. 19 and 20-inch wheels are optionally available. All tires feature low rolling resistance, and a tire pressure indicator is standard.</div>
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The brake system brings the compact premium SUV reliably to a stop. All engine variants feature vented front discs measuring 312 millimeters (12.3 in) in diameter. The developers increased the size of the solid discs on the rear axle of the new Audi Q3 from 282 to 300 millimeters (11.1 to 11.8 in). The electromechanical parking brake is integrated into the rear brake system. The latest evolution of the ESC electronic stabilization control is even more sensitive and versatile.</div>
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<b>Handling: torque vectoring</b></div>
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The Audi Q3 marks the first time that the standard electronic stabilization control (ESC) can be deactivated in two stages. An ESC off-road mode in the Q3 provides for optimal traction off the beaten track. This adjusts certain functions, such as ABS and the electronic differential lock (EDL), and the control function optimized for the surface.</div>
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The torque vectoring, which is also making its Q-model debut in the Q3, has also been thoroughly updated. Low friction values, such as those occurring on wet roads or snow, are given much greater consideration in the control strategy for front-wheel and quattro all-wheel drive vehicles. This results in optimized handling with maximum tracking accuracy when cornering.</div>
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Before understeer can occur, finely metered brake torque is applied imperceptibly to the inner wheels. If power is being applied, the excess torque flows to the outside wheel. This redistribution of torque results in more precise turn-in in corners and sharp bends. This expanded ESC functionality works together with the multi-plate clutch to minimize understeer within handling limits. Handling thus becomes more precise, agile and stable.</div>
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When ESC is completely deactivated, certain stabilization interventions - including torque vectoring and the electronic differential lock (EDL) remain active in the interest of precise control of the vehicle.</div>
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<b>Helpful: trailer stabilization and hill-descent assist</b></div>
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Another useful feature is trailer stabilization. For the first time ever in Q-family vehicles, Audi has supplemented this with automatic trailer detection. External factors such as a shifted load, side winds or uneven road surfaces are used to detect swerving trailers more reliably and sooner. Targeted ESC braking interventions and engine torque reductions are then used to stabilize the trailer.</div>
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All versions of the Audi Q3 come equipped with hill-start assist, which uses the electromechanical parking brake. It holds the brake pressure for a brief time after the driver steps off of the brake pedal. The optional hill-descent assist controls the speed of the compact premium SUV between 2 and 30 km/h (1.2 and 18.6 mph) when going downhill, and keeps it almost constant on virtually any surface without blocking the wheels and without any intervention on the part of the driver to ensure a safe descent.</div>
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The new Audi Q3 has a strong and confident road stance. The coupe-like roofline and sharply sloped D-pillars give the silhouette an expressive and sporty look. As with its predecessor, the dimensions are compact. The length is 4,388 millimeters (14.4 ft); width 1,831 millimeters (6.0 ft); height (minus antenna) is 1,590 millimeters (5.2 ft): and the wheelbase 2,603 millimeters (8.5 ft).</div>
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Dominating horizontal lines up front and in the rear underscore the width and make the Audi Q3 distinctive and expressive. The sculpted Singleframe grille is the defining element of the front of the car. Its enlarged top corners extend to the headlights. In the redesigned bumper, honeycomb grilles and struts in the air intakes, which are framed by sharp edges. A front splitter extends forward below the flat, center intake.</div>
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Another change to the front end are the newly structured headlights. Xenon plus units with LED daytime running lights and all-weather lights are now standard. Audi also offers LED headlights with a distinctive LED daytime running light contour running around the headlight. In this variant, 27 particularly energy-efficient light-emitting diodes provide the lighting functions. Both headlights can be supplemented with the high-beam assistant.</div>
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The defining element when viewing the Audi Q3 from the side is the flowing, coupe-like, early-sloping roof that tapers into a flat D-pillar. On the body of the vehicle, sharply drawn lines border powerfully taut surfaces. The body to greenhouse ratio of two-thirds to one-third is typical of Audi's sporty design language. The tornado line below the windows forms an elegant light-refracting edge, and the side sills are more prominent. The wheel wells are strongly defined; the wheel arches boldly offset.</div>
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At the rear, the sculpted, wrap-around tailgate - a characteristic feature of the Audi Q models - amplifies the sense of width. An underbody guard caps the bottom of the rear end. The 2.0 TFSI with 162 kW (220 hp) has two separate tailpipes on the left and right; the other engine variants have dual tailpipes on the left. All have chrome tips. Both the diffuser and the large, undivided taillights - another characteristic of the Q models - have been redesigned.</div>
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The taillights come standard with halogen lamps, with LED technology available as an option. In combination with the LED headlights, the taillights also feature dynamic turn signals. Their individual light-emitting diodes are activated sequentially in blocks. The light moves in the direction the driver is turning, thus sending an unmistakable signal. The standard adaptive brake light pulses at a frequency of four Hertz and warns trailing drivers in the event of hard braking.</div>
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New shades have found their way to the color palette of the redesigned Audi Q3: Hainan Blue metallic, Cuvée Silver metallic and Utopia Blue metallic. These join the standard finishes Cortina White and Brilliant Black as well as additional optional colors, such as Floret Silver metallic, Glacier White metallic, Misano Red pearl effect, Monsoon Gray metallic, Mythos Black metallic and Tundra Brown metallic. Audi offers the color Daytona Gray pearl effect at a price savings in combination with the S line sport package.</div>
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There is a choice of three variants for the wheel arches, the sill strips and the underbody guard. These elements come standard in black; they are finished in a contrasting color with the design line and in the body color with the sport line. As exterior features, both lines offer exclusive 17-inch wheels, the gloss package around the windows and anodized aluminum roof rails.</div>
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There are also new equipment packages for the new Audi Q3: the S line sport package and the S line exterior package. The design line with the Audi exclusive design package and the Audi exclusive exterior design package is debuting with the launch of the Q3. All of the packages include different combinations of features such as special door entry sills, a stainless steel loading sill protector, and 17 and 18-inch wheels. With the Audi exclusive exterior design package, the sills on the body have a unique look; with the S line exterior package, the bumpers and diffuser feature a special design.</div>
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<b>Body</b></div>
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The body of the Audi Q3 is the foundation for the balanced handling, the quiet cabin and safety. Weighing roughly 300 kilograms (661.4 lb), it plays a major role in the lightweight construction concept for the compact premium SUV. The Audi Q3 1.4 TFSI has a curb weight (without driver) of just 1,385 kilograms (3,053.4 lb).</div>
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<b>Lightweight construction: hot-shaped steel and aluminum</b></div>
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Topping the materials pyramid are hot-shaped steels. They are first heated in a furnace to more than 900 degrees Celsius (1,652.0 degrees Fahrenheit) and then cooled to around 200 degrees Celsius (392.0 degrees Fahrenheit) in a water-cooled pressing die. This change in temperature makes them extremely strong. They require relatively thin wall thickness and are accordingly lightweight. Making up 13 percent of the body, hot-shaped steels are the backbone of the occupant cell. They are used in the transition to the front end, at the center tunnel, in large areas of the roof frame, for the interior sills and for the B-pillars.</div>
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The engine hood and wrap-around tailgate of the Audi Q3 are made of aluminum. They weigh only 8.8 and 10.8 kilograms (19.4 and 23.8 lb), respectively - nearly 50 percent less than corresponding parts of steel sheet. The engine hood is secured to the body by two releases. This enables a design with relatively low sheet thicknesses yet high geometrical stability.</div>
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Torsion rings in the area of the rear seats and the tailgate opening make significant contributions to stiffness and vibrational comfort. Bulkheads and creases break up large cavities and steady large sheet metal surfaces. Sophisticated gaskets run around the doors and windows.</div>
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Audi also offers an acoustic windshield with a noise-damping intermediate film as an option. Dark privacy glazing is available for the rear windows.</div>
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The redesigned Audi Q3 is also state-of-the-art when it comes to passive safety. In the event of a frontal collision, the subframes of the front axle, the longitudinal members and two additional members under the fenders dissipate energy. If the other vehicle involved in the collision comes from the side, the ultra-high-strength B-pillars offer outstanding protection. Two cross-members reinforce the floor structure. The longitudinal members absorb energy in the event of a rear-end collision.</div>
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The compact premium SUV comes standard with two front airbags, thorax-pelvis side airbags in the backs of the front seats and curtain head airbags. Pyrotechnic belt tensioners up front, belt force limiters, Isofix child seat attachment points in the rear and the integrated Audi head restraint system round out the package. Rear side airbags are available as an option.</div>
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The base version of the Audi Q3 boasts a drag coefficient of 0.32 and has a frontal area of 2.44 m2 (26.3 sq ft). The low lift at the axles ensures good stability at high speed. The large spoiler above the rear window extends the roof contour by 32 centimeters (12.6 in). Two aero strips to the left and right of the window form lateral spoiler lips. Many additional body details contribute to the good aerodynamics and aeroacoustics. A plastic underbody liner provides for aerodynamic air flow, and cooling air flows virtually loss-free through the engine compartment.</div>
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The sporty design language of exterior carries over into the interior of the redesigned Audi Q3. The wrap-around, a feature from the large Audi model series, is an elegant arc between the front doors below the windshield. The broad center console is asymmetrical and inclined toward the driver.</div>
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<b>Comfortable: the seats</b></div>
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The standard front seats are height-adjustable. Audi will upgrade these upon request with power lumbar supports, seat heating and power adjustments. The sport seats (standard from sport line upwards and with the Audi exclusive design package) feature length and pitch-adjustable cushions.</div>
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Comfortably shaped and upholstered, the rear seats offer a pleasantly upright seating position. Their head restraints can be lowered far enough so as not to impair the view in the rearview mirror. The stepless door stops are very helpful when getting in or out. Practical storage is available at every seat and Audi also offers a special storage package.</div>
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<b>Clear: steering wheel and displays</b></div>
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There are numerous steering wheels from which to choose depending on the trim line and design package - with three or four spokes, with different coverings and contrasting stitching, with multi-function buttons and with shift paddles. The largely, clearly marked dial instruments behind the steering wheel can be read quickly and safely. Located in the field between them is the optional driver information system (DIS) with white or color display (standard with sport and design). One of its functions is the efficiency program, which gives the driver tips for efficient driving; another is the rest recommendation function.</div>
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The premium character of the Audi Q3 is manifested in every detail of the interior. Typical examples are the 6.5 or 7.0-inch monitor (standard with MMI radio and above). It is recessed into the instrument panel. When you tap on its top edge, it glides upwards with a gentle, steady motion. A high-gloss black frame encircles the screen.</div>
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<b>Even more polish: fine interior details</b></div>
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The update brought a number of new touches to the interior of the compact premium SUV. New chrome clasps now adorn areas such as the user interface for the MMI radio or navigation system. The sport line comes standard with decorative inlays in Micrometallic silver. The alternatives, some of which are included in the design lines and packages, range from aluminum Tangent silver or bronze to walnut, piano lacquer and matt brushed aluminum.</div>
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The center armrest, the door panels and seat covers are available in six colors - black (also in S line sport package), chestnut brown, stone gray, pistachio beige, chennai brown (also in Audi exclusive design package) and rotor gray (optional in S line sport package). The customer can choose upholstery in a number of fabrics and the leathers Milano, Fine Nappa and Pearl Nappa, the latter in combination with Alcantara or cloth. Another alternative is the partial leather package.</div>
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<b>Variable: the luggage compartment</b></div>
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The Audi Q3 offers plenty of space in the luggage compartment because the shock absorbers, which are separate from the compact coil springs, are far to the outside in the body. Standard capacity is 460 liters (16.2 cu ft), and with the seatbacks folded down 1,365 liters (48.2 cu ft). The new extensible luggage compartment cover is as practical as it is convenient. Audi also offers a power tailgate as an option. If the customer ordered the convenience key, the tailgate has two buttons. One closes the tailgate while the other then locks the entire car.</div>
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The luggage compartment comes standard with four lashing points. Additional options, such as two hooks, a small supplemental storage compartment, a reversible luggage compartment floor, a reversible floor mat and a luggage compartment package, allow many items to be transported safely. Another option is the through-loading facility, which can be supplemented with ski/snowboard bag. The optional trailer hitch has a swiveling ball neck. The Audi Q3 has a maximum towing capacity of up to two metric tons, depending on the engine.</div>
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<b>Individual and helpful: Audi Genuine Accessories</b></div>
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The Audi Genuine Accessories range includes carriers for bikes, skis, kayaks and other sports equipment, plus a folding passenger seat for transporting long items. A new product is the Q3 camping tent, which can be set up in minutes and fastened to the vehicle's open tailgate. One person with nothing more than an air pump can set up the entire tent in just three minutes.</div>
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Another four minutes is all it takes to connect the tent to the Q3 via the open rear hatch. The vehicle interior/luggage compartment and the tent can be used simultaneously. This makes unpleasant activities such as loading and unloading during bad weather significantly more pleasant. The Q3 camping tent is also suitable for rough weather. Secured to the ground with eight camping pegs, it can withstand winds of up to 70 km/h (43.5 mph). The tent is modular, comprising the main tent, a mosquito-proof inner tent, tent floor, sun shade and a car-specific connection kit for the tailgate. All of the modules are separable. It will be available in late 2014 with prices starting at 1,390 euros.</div>
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<b>Infotainment and Audi connect</b></div>
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Audi offers a modular range of infotainment components for the new Audi Q3. The standard Audi radio offers a CD drive, an Aux-in connection and eight speakers. The MMI radio - the first optional module - features the MMI operating logic from the large Audi model series. The fold-out color monitor with 6.5-inch display, a memory card reader and an audio tuner with phase diversity are standard here.</div>
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The MMI radio can be combined with the optional connectivity package, including navigation system preparation. The customer can activate the system at any time; the navigation data are stored on an SDHC card. The connectivity package also includes a Bluetooth interface and the Audi music interface (AMI) for the easy connection of a mobile player. The navigation package is another alternative offering the same content, but with the navigation function already activated.</div>
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<b>Intuitive: MMI navigation plus</b></div>
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At the top of the infotainment range is MMI navigation plus. Its rotary pushbutton can be rocked like a joystick, which makes many functions even more convenient. The 7.0-inch monitor displays the graphics and the navigation map in 3D. The hard disk can store 20 GB of music data. Two card readers, the Audi music interface (AMI), a Bluetooth interface and a DVD drive round out the comprehensive list of equipment.</div>
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The ideal complement to MMI navigation plus is Audi connect including car phone, which connects the Audi Q3 to the Internet. Passengers can use the integrated to WiFi hotspot to surf or e-mail, while the driver can enjoy the tailored services from Audi connect. These include the web radio Audi music stream, online traffic information, and navigation with Google Earth and Google Street View.</div>
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<b>Audio experience: the sound systems</b></div>
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Hi-fi fans can choose between two sound systems - the Audi sound systems and the Bose surround sound system. With the second system, a ten-channel, 465 watt amplifier drives 14 speakers, including a subwoofer. It uses a microphone to analyze intrusive noises and adjusts playback accordingly. If MMI navigation plus is on board, the system can reproduce 5.1 surround sound. The top-of-the-line system is also a visual treat thanks to the frames of the bass/mid-range speakers in the doors, which form elegant rings of white light.</div>
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Supplemental components include a six-disc CD changer, a dual tuner for digital radio reception, a digital TV tuner and the Audi phone box. With the MMI radio and above, a highly flexible MOST bus (Media Oriented Systems Transport) is used to network all of these infotainment modules. The controllers are arranged in a ring and interconnected using fiber-optic cables.</div>
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<b>Driver assistance systems</b></div>
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The assistance systems are further testimony to the special position the Audi Q3 occupies in the compact premium SUV segment. The secondary collision brake assist is standard. It prevents the car from rolling in an uncontrolled manner or causing a secondary collision following a crash.</div>
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The optional Audi side assist activates at speeds above 30 km/h (18.6 mph). Two radar sensors at the rear of the car observe what is going on behind it. If there is a vehicle in the blind spot or rapidly approaching from the rear, a yellow LED indicator in the outside mirror's housing lights up. If the driver nevertheless activates the turn signal to change lanes, the indicator become brighter and flashes multiple times.</div>
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Audi active lane assist activates at approximately 65 km/h (40.4 mph). Its video camera detects the lane markings in front of the car. If the Audi Q3 approaches a detected line without the turn signal being activated, the system helps the driver to steer back into the lane by intervening gently in the steering. The driver uses the MMI to determine whether steering wheel vibration should also be used. If both Audi active lane assist and Audi side assist are on board, the latter warns of all vehicles considered to be critical as soon as the driver approaches a detected lane marking and threatens to leave the lane.</div>
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The camera-based traffic sign recognition system indicates speed limit signs - and now also no-passing signs - including digital signs and many supplemental signs. The driver sees them as graphics on the display of the DIS. If the Q3 is equipped with Audi active lane assist and MMI navigation plus, the traffic sign recognition system is included in the package.</div>
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Several systems are available to make parking easier in the Audi Q3; the top of the line is the park assist system with 360° display. When the car is driving at a moderate speed, its lateral ultrasonic sensors scan the environment and indicate suitable parallel and perpendicular parking spots. If the driver wants to park in one of them, he or she puts the car in reverse. The system then takes over the steering; the driver only has to accelerate, switch gears, brake and monitor the parking process.</div>
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Park assist will maneuver forward and backward multiple times, if necessary. The system provides similar assistance when leaving parallel parking spaces. Its sensors can also detect obstacles to the side of the car and present them on the MMI monitor. The park assist system with 360° display and parking system plus can be supplemented with a reversing camera.</div>
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<b>Equipment</b></div>
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Even the base version of the redesigned Audi Q3 is coming to the German market with a generous list of standard equipment. It includes xenon plus headlights with LED daytime running lights, air conditioning, an electromechanical parking brake, height-adjustable front seats, radio-controlled central locking system and the Audi radio. Also included as standard are 16-inch alloy wheels, a comprehensive package of retention systems, Isofix attachment points in the rear, hill-start assist, black roof rails, luggage compartment cover and exterior mirrors with LED turn signals.</div>
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<b>Freedom of choice: the new trim lines</b></div>
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Eye-catching exterior elements of the design trim line are the 17-inch wheels, contrasting paint finish and the silver roof rails. The loading sill protector is made of stainless steel; aluminum inserts adorn the door entry sills while aluminum inlays dress up the interior. The driver information system (DIS), Audi drive select, leather steering wheel and power-adjustable lumbar supports complete the equipment list. Many of the controls shine with an aluminum-look finish.</div>
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The sport line is similar in scope; there are differences in the design of the wheels and the steering wheel, however. Add-on parts are painted in the body color; sport seats are standard. The Audi exclusive design package (includes sport seats) and the S line sport package are focused primarily on subtle exterior and interior details; both include 18-inch wheels.</div>
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<b>Luxurious options: panoramic glass roof and LED headlights</b></div>
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Much of the optional equipment for the Audi Q3 comes directly from the luxury class. These include the panoramic glass roof, LED headlights, dynamic turn signals and the high-beam assistant. Privacy glazing and a noise-damping windshield further increase comfort in the cabin. The range of alloy wheels includes sizes up to 20 inches; the S line sport suspension improves handling. Featuring damper control the suspension is extremely flexible.</div>
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Further options are the convenience key, hill-descent assist, alarm system, cruise control, deluxe two-zone automatic air conditioning, rear side airbags and the driver information system with color display. The LED interior lighting package allows the interior to glow. The seats can be upgraded with heating, power adjustment and a center armrest with a storage compartment. There are also a number of steering wheels from which to choose; shift paddles for S tronic are optional.</div>
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Clever options make the Audi Q3 even more practical. These include the power tailgate, rear seat through-loading facility including a center armrest, ski and snowboard bag, storage and luggage compartment package, reversible floor mat and a reversible luggage compartment floor. A trailer hitch expands the range of possible uses for the compact premium SUV even further. The accessories program includes a wide range of features, including a camping tent.</div>
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The optional infotainment systems are also extremely attractive. They begin with the MMI radio, which already includes a fold-out monitor, and extend through the connectivity package to MMI navigation plus and the Bose Surround Sound system. The module Audi connect including car phone connects the Audi Q3 to the Internet and the online services from Audi; the Audi phone box connects the cell phone to the automobile antenna.</div>
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The range of driver assistance systems also goes beyond what is usually found in this segment. Audi side assist supports the driver when changing lanes, and Audi active lane assist helps to maintain the lane. The camera-based traffic sign recognition system alerts the driver to important traffic signs, and there are also multiple parking solutions available.</div>
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Sales of the redesigned Q3, which Audi builds at its Martorell plant outside Barcelona, Spain, will begin in February 2015. Its base price is 29,600 euros.</div>
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<b>Source:<a href="http://netcarshow.com/">netcarshow.com</a></b></div>
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Among the highlights of Audi's 2015 CES presence is the hybrid-powered Audi prologue piloted driving showcar which was purpose-built for CES.</div>
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The Audi prologue piloted driving showcar expresses progressive technology in its entire character. Its brightly lit interior fuses the car's architecture with the display and control concept to create a novel unit. The entire front of the instrument is executed as a three-part touch display. Add to this an innovative, ultrathin and flexible OLED (organic light-emitting diode) display.</div>
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The showcar's hybrid powertrain has a muscular 4.0 TFSI working together with a powerful e-motor. System power output of 505 kW (677 hp) and a combined torque of both engines of 950 Nm (700.7 lb-ft) enable the Audi prologue piloted driving to accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h (62.1 mph) in 3.5 seconds. Its CO2 emissions are 185 g/km (297.7 g/mi).</div>
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A design with dynamic elegance and the latest high end technologies: The Audi prologue Avant show car with its stretched roof which the brand is presenting at the 2015 Geneva Motor Show gives a look into the future - with the new and emotion filled design language that Audi has initiated with its study in the coupé, the prologue.</div>
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<b>A glance into the future</b></div>
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In November 2014 at the Los Angeles Motorshow, Audi presented the Audi prologue concept car, giving a look to the brand's future design language. Only four months later, the premium manufacturer is showing a variant of its visionary concept at the Geneva Motor Show. The Audi prologue Avant combines dynamics, form and function in a perfect synthesis. With a length of 5.11 meters (16.8 ft) and a width of 1.97 meters (6.5 ft), the five-door car with its pioneering body concept positions itself clearly in the luxury class. At the same time, it offers unmistakeable sportiness and variability. Technology is becoming an experience, both outside and inside: The driver and up to three passengers can enjoy a luxurious interior and are digitally connected thanks to a state‑of‑the‑art infotainment architecture and connect technology.<br />
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The luxurious interior is kept in dark shades. Here as well, the show car offers a new experience: The straight‑lined architecture forms one whole with its display and control concept. The consistent front of the dashboard is composed of three touch displays. Moreover, the driver and up to three passengers can establish a digital communication via two OLED‑displays made from organic LEDs. The extremely slim, detachable OLED displays in the rear - a spin-off of the Audi tablet from the new Audi Q7 - provide passengers with on-demand information and entertainment.</div>
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The Audi prologue Avant uses technology which is close to series production. It is equipped with the plug‑in hybrid drive from the Audi Q7 e‑tron quattro which achieves even higher performance in the show car. 335 kW (455 hp) of system power output by the 3.0 TDI engine and the electric motor in combination make the car sprint from 0 to 100 km/h (62.1 mph) in 5.1 seconds. The purely electric range is 54 kilometers (33.6 mi). The chassis is equipped with adaptive air suspension and the dynamic all‑wheel‑drive steering system - thus combining comfort, sportiness, handling and stability on a new performance level.</div>
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<b>A glance into the future: the Audi prologue Avant</b></div>
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Progressive elegance, high variability and high-end technology with a length of 5.11 meters (16.8 ft): The large five-door car with its stretched roof continues with the design language that Audi has initiated with its coupé study, the prologue, giving a look into the future.</div>
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"With our show car for Geneva, we now translate the design language of the Audi prologue into a new, dynamic and stretched form. We are merging it with a concept of high variability", says Board Member for Technical Development, Prof. Dr. Ulrich Hackenberg. "The Audi prologue Avant is progressive, emotion-filled and versatile, it reflects Audi's technological competence and quality claim perfectly."</div>
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The brand with the four rings stands for sportiness, lightweight construction and the permanent all-wheel-drive quattro. The Audi prologue Avant brings progressive technology into a new form. The large five-door car with its stretched roof and extremely flat D-pillars combines power and flowing elegance. Its design reflects the Audi quattro genes.</div>
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In the interior, as well, the show car captivates the driver with innovative solutions - the architecture forms a new whole with its display and control concept. The driver and the passengers are digitally connected with one another. The continuous front of the dashboard consists of three touch displays, a major part of control and communication between the driver and the co-driver as well as passengers in the rear is realized by two OLED‑displays (Organic Light Emitting Diodes).</div>
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The Audi prologue Avant uses the plug-in hybrid drive of the Audi Q7 e-tron quattro at a higher development level. The 3.0 TDI engine and the electric motor together output 335 kW (455 hp) of system performance and 750 Nm (553.2 lb-ft) of system torque. With this performance, the show car accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h (62.1 mph) in 5.1 seconds. The dynamic all-wheel-drive steering system with which the rear wheels can be inclined by up to five degrees provides good handling and high drive stability.</div>
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<b>Audi prologue Avant: the concept</b></div>
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"With the Audi prologue, the prototype meter of our new design language, we have clearly pointed the way in esthetics. Now we are going one step further by presenting a concept which combines esthetics, dynamics and function in a fascinating way" - this is how Marc Lichte describes the character of the Audi prologue Avant. "The progressive body design expresses our technological competence and reveals the values which render our brand unique: sportiness, high-quality, progressiveness."</div>
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At a glance, the new show car can be recognized to be an Audi - with its athletic build, taut surfaces and sharp edges. The Audi prologue Avant picks up on the tradition of the extraordinary design and space concepts, for example, of the proto Avant from 1982, and re-interprets this design. With a length of 5.11 meters (16.8 ft), a wheelbase of 3.04 meters (10.0 ft), a width of 1.97 meters (6.5 ft) and a height of 1.4 meters (4.6 ft), the Audi prologue Avant is a little larger than the two-door coupé Audi prologue. Four individual seats, four doors and a large tailgate round off the concept.</div>
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<b>Wide and flat: the front</b></div>
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The Singleframe grille organically integrated into the car body dominates the show car's low front. It is positioned lower and is designed much wider than in current production models. Its cross ribs made from brushed aluminum present a new variant of the e-tron look, providing a closed visual appearance. Towards the sides, they are slightly bent and forked.</div>
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The headlamps underline the character of the show car - light-weight, dynamic and elegant. Shaped like wide, flat wedges, the headlamps are located with their tips above the Singleframe. They present the high-resolution Matrix Laser technology - the latest light innovation by Audi opens up new opportunities in design and technology. The light is decomposed into a high number of tiny pixels, resulting in virtually unlimited distribution possibilities.</div>
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The upper and side edges of the characteristic air inlets are accentuated using additional light guides which in combination with daytime driving light give the Audi prologue Avant a new light signature.</div>
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<b>Strong flow: the side view</b></div>
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A long front-section and a roof dome falling down early and continuing towards the rear above extremely flat D-pillars - the side view of the show car conveys an athletic effect. Its proportions are balanced off, emphasizing the front and the rear wheel alike - and give an indication of the Audi quattro genes.</div>
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The wide, folded-out shoulders above the four wheels are inspired by the "blisters" of the Audi proto quattro dating back to the eighties. However, they were not just added on top with separate contours but have been smoothly integrated into the architecture. The shoulders swing smoothly over the wheels. The front shoulder carries on the edge of the engine hood, thus making it appear even longer. The long rear door emphasizes the luxury class character of the show car.</div>
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The wheel houses are strongly vaulting out and carry wide wheel mirrors, thus visually reducing the metal volume of the flanks. They surround the mighty 22-inch wheels carrying size 285/30 tires. Their five arms with the edged, sharp-angled spokes present a further development of today's rotor design.</div>
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In each and every detail, the 5.11 meter (16.8 ft) long Audi prologue Avant embodies the progressive beauty of Audi technology. The dark blue paintcoat in fusion blue underlines the elegance of the show car in a subtle way. The outside rear-view mirrors are small sculptures made from aluminum, the window channel strips unostentatiously integrate the sensor surfaces towards the door opening. As soon as the driver touches the illuminated surfaces, electric motors will open the handle-less doors.</div>
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A frame made from polished and matt aluminum surrounds the side windows. The rear fenders of the show car accommodate the charge socket for electric charging on the left side, the fuel filler flap for diesel fuel on the right side. By the press of a button in the interior, the cover flaps will open electrically, retracting into the body.</div>
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<b>Dynamic: the rear</b></div>
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The flowing rear moving in strongly on the side is one of the most attractive views of the show car. The flatly arranged D-pillars sweep elegantly into the rear body shoulder which forms the edge of the luggage compartment lid and surrounds the entire rear section. The rear section itself is leaning forward in the direction of travel like a yacht - pushing off the car before it even starts moving.</div>
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The rear lamp strip runs across the full width of the car, thus combining the LED rear lamps. They consist of 3D glass which has a sculptural effect. At their bottom end, the rear light draws a wavy contour. Deep inside the lamps lies the brake light - when it becomes active, it appears to approach the viewer. The different design levels and the change between two-dimensional and three-dimensional effects give the rear lamps an entirely new dynamic.</div>
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As a logical continuation of the side sills, a sporty apron completes the rear section towards the bottom. On either side it integrates flat horizontally split openings with a wedge-shaped cut. The exhaust gas of the TDI engine comes out through the upper ones, the bottom ones with their struts are evocative of the Singleframe grille - this solution symbolizes the e-tron concept of the show car: combustion engine and electric motor in one car.</div>
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The spacious interior of the Audi prologue Avant has the character of a luxurious lounge. Sinewy taut, calmly flowing lines and slender geometric bodies convey a feeling of expanse, lightness and tranquility. The long center console with its pass-through also appears to hover, as do the slender front seats, whose rails are mounted on the tunnel and side sills.</div>
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The instrument panel stretches horizontally from one side to the other, thus creating a wide impression in the interior. It lowers itself towards the driver and the co-driver on two levels. The upper level, like a roof, lies over the Audi virtual cockpit future and the wide air vents. It forms part of the wrap‑around encompassing the interior and luggage compartment like a horizon.</div>
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<b>Both rear passengers can enjoy individual seats with a spacious ambience.</b></div>
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All of the interior details demonstrate Audi's high-quality design and uncompromising claim. A perforated trim panel covers the air vent; it moves down as soon as the air conditioning is set higher. The newly designed flat shift‑by‑wire selector lever for the eight-speed tiptronic is smoothly integrated in the center console.</div>
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The elegant design architecture of the Audi prologue Avant show car blends in with a game-changing, new display and control concept enabling digital interaction between the driver and his passengers. Across its full width, the front of the dashboard is designed as a display surface which integrates three touch displays. Massive aluminum frames surround the two driver-faced displays left and right of the steering wheel. The left one serves to control the assist functions, the right one is for multimedia management.</div>
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The front passenger faces a widescreen display that is integrated into the full surface of the instrument panel; it is used to configure entertainment features individually and conveniently. With a wiping movement, the front passenger can send media content such as music playlists to the right driver display or navigation data to the Audi virtual cockpit behind the steering wheel.</div>
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On the console of the center tunnel, there is another display for text entry, air conditioning and infotainment designed for the driver. It consists primarily of an extremely thin, bendable OLED film (OLED: organic light emitting diodes), and it displays extremely sharp images that are rich in contrast. When inactive, the OLED display is in a flat retracted position; as soon as the vehicle is started, it moves up at an angle. The curved display ensures a constant ergonomic distance to the driver's hand, his wrist calmly resting on the eight‑speed tiptronic selector lever.</div>
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Within the driver's field of view lies the Audi virtual cockpit future. High-resolution displays and three mirrors generate a virtual visual stage with three levels. In the navigation view, for instance, the first level presents information that is important for driving; levels two and three generate the depth effect in the cockpit. Thanks to this staggered approach, information is structured better and is easier to grasp. According to driving style, content and colors will change in the Audi virtual cockpit future - when driving tempers unleash, for instance, the display changes to sport mode.</div>
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The rear passengers in the Audi prologue Avant use a flexible OLED display integrated in the center console which due to its bendable structure adapts its angle to the rear seat backrests' angle of inclination. Using this display, settings such as seat adjustment, climate control, audio/video and ambient values can be controlled in the back of the car. Moreover, passengers can exchange data with the driver. When inactive, the OLED display lies flat in the center console. As soon as rear passengers get into the car, it moves up at an angle. As with the OLED display in the front of the car, the curved display in the rear also ensures a constant and ergonomically ideal distance to the passenger's hand.</div>
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When the audio system is active, a sound spoiler moves out of the rear wheelhouse panelings, homogenously distributing music in the interior in high-end quality.</div>
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Another infotainment feature are the two Audi tablets - a further development of the Audi tablet in the new Audi Q7. These are mounted to the backrests of the front seats - also with OLED technology, and highly slender and slightly curved. The tablets can be unclipped and then be operated outside of the car.</div>
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From the moment of getting into the Audi prologue Avant, the driver and the passengers can experience first-class comfort. The "butler" - an innovative, intelligent software program - identifies them based on their smartphones and adjusts the seats and climate control system according to their preferences. The system also makes suggestions for music and route planning based on the owner's preferences. Cell phones can be placed in the two Easy Slot systems integrated in the center tunnel console. There they are linked up with the vehicle infotainment system and inductively charged.</div>
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Colors and materials in the Audi prologue Avant emphasize the impression of comfort and sporty elegance. The upper instrument panel is colored in lifestyle blue, the bottom instrument panel, the seats and the carpet are designed in elegant sarder brown color.</div>
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In the interior, aluminum trim elements add powerful visual highlights. The spokes of the steering wheel, the frames of the driver displays, the door inserts and the mountings and switches of the seats are made from that material. On the wrap-around, the doors and the center tunnel console, they create a contrast with the panels out of open-pore, dark ash wood veneer.</div>
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Various surfaces such as the seats, dashboard and center tunnel console are upholstered with the very natural Unikat leather. A generously dimensioned strip of Alcantara leather leads the eyes from the door inserts over the armrests back and into the luggage compartment. Artfully designed perforations in the seat center line are evocative of the Singleframe grille bars.</div>
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The plug-in hybrid drive of the Audi prologue Avant is almost identical to the powertrain in the Audi Q7 e-tron quattro which will be launched in summer 2015. The 3.0 TDI engine installed in the Audi prologue Avant outputs a maximum of 260 kW (353 hp), a powerful electric motor integrated in the eight-speed tiptronic contributes up to 100 kW. System output is 335 kW (455 hp), while system torque is 750 Nm (553.2 lb-ft). The eight‑speed tiptronic directs engine power to the quattro permanent all-wheel drive ensuring superior drive characteristics in any situation.</div>
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The show car accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h (62.1 mph) in 5.1 seconds. Its top speed is limited to 250 km/h (155.3 mph). The Audi prologue Avant consumes an average of only 1.6 liters per 100 kilometers (147.0 US mpg) according to the NEDC standard for plug-in hybrid vehicles - corresponding to 43 grams of carbon emissions per kilometer. The lithium-ion battery pack in the rear storing 14.1 kWh of energy gives the car a range of 54 kilometers (33.6 mi) in pure electric drive mode.</div>
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With its AWC (Audi wireless charging) technology which Audi is developing for series production, the battery can also be charged inductively. AWC technology provides energy from a floor plate which is connected to the power grid and which can be embedded on or into the asphalt. This plate integrates a primary coil and an inverter (AC/AC converter). When active, this coil induces a magnetic field of alternating current. On the basis of state-of-the-art technology, Audi uses 3.6 kW of power as provided by a wall socket with a maximum of 16 amps of charging current.</div>
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The chassis of the Audi prologue Avant is also packed with high-end series production technology. The adaptive air suspension sport - an air suspension system with controlled damping - offers a wide spread between smooth power transmission and tight handling. Front and rear axles are lightweight five‑arm wishbone constructions. The 20-inch brake disks are made from carbon fiber ceramics.</div>
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The dynamic all-wheel-drive steering system resolves the classic conflict between dynamic handling and stability. The system combines a dynamic transmission steering system on the front axle with an additional steering system for the rear wheels where an electric motor actuates two tie rods.</div>
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When the driver steers at low to moderate speeds, the rear wheels turn up to five degrees in the opposite direction of the front wheels. This gives the responsiveness of the car a further boost and reduces its turning circle. At higher speeds, the Audi prologue Avant handles swerving very calmly and with superior reliability: in such a manoeuvre, the rear wheels turn in the same direction as the front wheels.<br />
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Audi A8 L Security - the high-security version of the luxury sedan - meets the highest level of criteria that apply to civilian vehicles. An array of high-security equipment features complement the armor plating. The new Audi A8 L Security is available with two outstanding engines, the 4.0 TFSI and the W12.</div>
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At 5.27 meters (17.29 ft) long and with a 3.12 meter (10.24 ft) wheelbase, the new Audi A8 L Security is a representative sedan that is, visually, barely distinguishable from the production version. And like its mainstream counterpart, its sporty, elegant design is now even more expressive: The hood, the Singleframe grille and the bumper have acquired sharper contours. The headlights have been made flatter and the LED rear lights have been modified too. The exhaust system is terminated by two large trapezoidal tailpipe trims on both sides of the tail end.</div>
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LED headlights are part of the standard specification in conjunction with the V8 engine; the W12 comes with Audi's innovative Matrix LED technology. With these headlights, the high-beam comprises 25 small, individual light-emitting diodes per unit that can be switched on and off or dimmed individually as needed. The headlight system can very precisely mask other road users out of the cone of light, without significantly reducing illumination of the road.</div>
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When developing the A8 car line, Audi included the high-security version in its plans right from the outset, resulting in an integral overall concept that is far superior to retrofit solutions. The deformation properties of all key components were investigated to ensure the new A8 L Security exhibits excellent crash behavior which also seeks to minimize the impact on the other party. Complete with its quattro permanent all-wheel drive, it is still the lightest luxury sedan in the high-security segment.</div>
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Its basis is a modified production body made largely from aluminum according to the Audi Space Frame (ASF) principle at the Neckarsulm plant, the home of the A8; as a result, it weighs roughly 40 percent less than an equivalent body made from steel. The components that are specific to this version are made by hand in a secure production zone. It takes specially trained workers about 450 hours to fit them, before the body is sent back to the plant for final assembly.</div>
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The new Audi A8 L Security has been officially certified by the German Ballistics Testing Center in Munich; it complies with the requirements of the class VR 7 ballistic protection standard in accordance with the BRV 2009 guideline. BRV stands for "Bullet Resistant Vehicles". Class VR 7 imposes the strictest criteria on civilian high-security sedans: The body panels and glazing of the passenger cell must withstand firing with NATO sub-caliber ammunition. In certain areas, the armor plating on the A8 L Security even complies with the criteria for the classes VR 9 and VR 10. Resistance to explosives is tested in accordance with the ERV 2010 guideline (Explosion Resistant Vehicles).</div>
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The high-security sedan's occupant cell, which is integrated into the body as a unitary element, features extremely tough, highly resistant materials - heat-formed armor steel, aramide fabric, ceramic, a special aluminum alloy, and multi-laminated glass. The protective materials overlap at transitions, for maximum security.</div>
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The aluminum side sills incorporate massive ballistic-proof profiles that afford increased protection against explosive weapons - an area in which the requirements have become considerably tougher in recent years. The armor-plated vehicle floor made from a special aluminum alloy has the same purpose. The new Audi A8 L Security can withstand attack by military hand grenades. Even an explosive charge, as specified in the test program, does not pose a lethal threat to passengers, as demonstrated by tests involving dummies.</div>
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For the door windows, windshield and rear window, Audi uses special glass with a splinter-inhibiting polycarbonate layer on the inside. As an option, there are electromechanical side windows that almost fully open the panes. A doorstop function holds the door in any desired position.</div>
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The communications box in the trunk of the high-security saloon is one of its central elements. It houses the control units for the vehicle and communications electronics, as well as a supplementary battery and elements of the optional components that increase passenger protection still further. The highly armor-plated communications box has comparatively lightweight ceramic doors, and its frame is made from aluminum. Special protection for the battery and fuel tank can also be supplied as an option.</div>
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The standard equipment of the new Audi A8 L Security also includes the intercom system that the passengers can use to communicate with the outside world with the windows shut. It comprises a loudspeaker in the Singleframe grille, along with microphones for the interior and for the vehicle's surroundings.</div>
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<b>Optional high-security equipment</b></div>
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Audi can supply a wide range of options to enhance protection in the new A8 L Security. These include the emergency exit system, a technology for which the brand holds the patent. If the driver or rear passenger presses a sealed switch while pulling one of the inside door handles, pyrotechnic fracture bolts in the hinges detach the door from the body so that it can then be opened with a light push.</div>
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Another feature is the fire extinguisher system, which is activated at the press of a button or by heat sensor. The extinguishing agent is supplied through pipes on the underbody from two tanks fitted in the trunk. Nozzles spray it into the wheel arches, onto the underbody and tank, and into the engine compartment.</div>
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The emergency fresh-air system operates with two pressurized cartridges housed in the protected zone. At the push of a button it supplies the interior with breathing-quality air through vents - in most cases for long enough to drive through or out of a hazard zone. The system generates overpressure inside the vehicle and thus prevents infiltration by toxic gases. Another option is the security start - a feature that allows the driver to start the engine remotely by radio signal.</div>
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Numerous additional solutions round out the offering. These include selective unlocking of doors, a smoke extractor for the interior, an LED signal system for convoy driving, pennant holder, flashing lights, a siren, a preparation for or installation of analog and digital radio networks for security authorities and organizations, a built-in phone, an accident data recorder, an additional rear camera and a heated windshield including partly heated side windows. Audi is also able to meet special requests of customers.</div>
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The interior of the new Audi A8 L Security is an elegantly styled relaxation zone offering a bespoke-standard build quality. There are two electrically adjustable individual seats in the rear. The front comfort seats, with an equally wide range of adjustment options, can also be supplied with massage and ventilation functions.</div>
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On request Audi will fit the relaxation seat - an extensively adjustable front-passenger seat with electric-control footrest, ventilation and massage function. A continuous center console with large storage compartments is also available, rounded off by the Rear Seat Entertainment with two 10.2-inch displays. Optional features such as a folding table, a cool box and auxiliary heating make for an even more pleasant trip.</div>
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The range of upholstery materials, inlays and colors available for the interior has been revised. The highlights include the new Unicum leather, which is especially natural and breathable. The range of inlays offered by Audi includes poplar brown silver and fine grain ash natural gold brown; these have a finish enhanced with silver and bronze pigments respectively. Especially discerning customers will find many other individual features in the Audi exclusive range.</div>
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For all its array of functions, the new Audi A8 L Security has a clear, easily understandable operating concept. One of its central elements is the MMI terminal on the console of the center tunnel. The driver can control a wide range of navigation and multimedia functions by character input using the large rotary pushbutton and a touchpad - the MMI touch.</div>
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There is a choice of two high-end engines for the new A8 L Security - the 4.0 TFSI and the W12 FSI; both are to Euro 6 emission standard. The eight-cylinder engine with a displacement of 3,993 cc develops 320 kW (435 hp), 11 kW (15 hp) more than in its predecessor. It delivers a 600 Nm (442.54 lb-ft) of torque to the crankshaft between 1,500 and 5,000 rpm. It accelerates the new A8 L Security from 0 to 100 km/h (62.14 mph) in 7.5 seconds. Its average fuel consumption is a modest 10.9 liters of fuel per 100 kilometers (21.58 US mpg).</div>
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The high-tech character of the V8 biturbo is manifested in numerous details, such as the twin-scroll turbo chargers that provide for the early and rapid development of torque, in the innovative thermal management and in the layout of the cylinder heads. Their intake end is on the outside and the exhaust end on the inside. The turbos and their intercooler are located in the inner V. This layout results in short gas flow paths with minimal flow losses and spontaneous response.</div>
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The twelve-cylinder engine in the new Audi A8 L Security is a naturally-aspirated power unit. Developing 368 kW (500 hp) and 625 Nm of torque (460.98 lb-ft), it propels the large high-security sedan from 0 to 100 km/h (62.14 mph) in 7.1 seconds. Its top speed is governed to 210 km/h (130.49 mph). The W12 averages 13.5 liters of fuel per 100 kilometers (17.42 US mpg). Like the eight-cylinder version, that is the best performance among its direct field of competitors.</div>
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The W12 engine, with a displacement of 6,299 cc, is notable for its extremely compact layout. Its crankcase consists of four rows of three cylinders. Two rows face each other, offset by 15 degrees, and combine to form a single, wide bank. The two cylinder banks are arranged at an angle of 72 degrees. The crankshaft has a crankpin offset of 12 degrees so that the twelve cylinders ignite in the ideal interval of 60 degrees.</div>
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On both engines, an eight-speed tiptronic with a high overall spread takes charge of the transmission. Its fully electronic control is operated from a selector lever or by paddles on the steering wheel. The quattro permanent all-wheel drive system distributes the power to all four wheels. The basic setup is sporty, with a bias towards the rear wheels; if need be, the system transmits most of the power to the axle with the better traction.</div>
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The new Audi A8 L Security provides luxuriously smooth ride comfort. Its chassis, brakes and electronic control systems have been specially developed to handle the increased weight; the strength, materials and wall thicknesses of the control arms, for example, have been redefined. The adaptive air suspension complete with controlled damping is incorporated into the driving dynamics system Audi drive select, with which the driver can vary the way a whole range of technical modules operate. As an alternative to hydraulic rack-and-pinion steering there is dynamic steering, where the ratio is adapted to the road speed.</div>
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The high-security sedan comes with forged 19-inch wheels as standard. The tires have the unconventional dimension 255/70 and the high load index 117. Polymer rings on the rims enable the vehicle to continue traveling at a maximum speed of 80 km/h (49.71 mph) even after a puncture. A direct-measurement tire pressure monitoring system is likewise standard, and Audi can supply a full-specification spare wheel as an option.</div>
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The interior of the new Audi A8 L Security presents a First Class atmosphere - as well as the luxurious seats, standard equipment items include four-zone automatic air conditioning with an ionizer, electric rear blinds, the Bose surround sound system and a TV tuner. The MMI navigation plus interprets the route in advance and transmits the data to the control units for the tiptronic, the headlights and the optional adaptive cruise control with stop & go function. Another standard feature is the parking system plus with surround view camera.</div>
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The Audi pre sense safety system can reduce the severity of accidents and their consequences in many cases. The new A8 L Security comes with the pre sense basic version as standard, complemented by the pre sense rear function, which is linked to the Audi side assist lane-change assistant. Safety and comfort can be enhanced by other systems if desired: Audi pre sense front as a component of adaptive cruise control (ACC) stop & go, night vision assistant, and Audi lane assist, which identifies lane markings.</div>
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The new Audi A8 L Security also leads the way in terms of multimedia - the standard-fit hardware component Audi connect including car phone provides Internet connectivity. The system delivers tailored online services into the car for the driver's benefit, and the passengers can connect their mobile devices to a Wi-Fi hotspot. Separate phone receivers are available as an option.</div>
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Orders can already be placed for the new Audi A8 L Security W12, with deliveries starting in the third quarter of 2014. Audi provides extensive services to support its customers and offers special training for drivers and vehicle owners.<br />
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<b>Source:<a href="http://netcarshow.com/">netcarshow.com</a></b></div>
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Impressive power and sports car driving performance - Audi is celebrating the 25th anniversary of TDI technology with a dynamic special edition model. The Audi A7 Sportback 3.0 TDI competition makes its potential clear - it delivers 240 kW (326 hp), combined with a powerful 650 Nm (479.4 lb-ft) of torque, and accelerates from zero to 100 km/h (62.1 mph) in 5.1 seconds.</div>
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The Audi A7 Sportback 3.0 TDI competition features the 3.0 TDI biturbo clean diesel with a capacity of 2,967 cc. Modifications in the charging and camshafts have boosted its power by an additional 5 kW (7 hp) compared with the standard model, to 240 kW (326 hp). When the driver accelerates in full, a boost function provides an additional 15 kW (20 hp) on top for a brief period. The maximum torque of 650 Nm (479.4 lb-ft) is available between 1,400 and 2,800 rpm. On average, the powerful and sporty-sounding V6 diesel makes do with 6.1 liters of fuel for every 100 kilometers (38.6 US mpg), which equates to CO2 emissions of 162 grams per kilometer (260.7 g/mi). The emissions rating is Euro 6.</div>
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In keeping with its dynamic character, the Audi A7 Sportback 3.0 TDI competition comes with the S line sport package, which also includes lowering the body by 20 millimeters (0.8 in). The wheels, with their five-spoke W design, have black painted sides. At 20 inches in diameter, they look very impressive; the tire dimension is 265/35. Red brake calipers and discs in 17-inch format on the front and rear axles underscore this special edition model's sporty character.</div>
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The S line exterior package and black gloss package lend the body a dynamic elegance; there are also V6 T emblems on the fenders, black exterior mirror housings and high-gloss black tailpipe trims. The special edition model is offered in Daytona Gray, Misano Red, Nardo Gray and Sepang Blue.</div>
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In the style of the S line sport package, the interior of the Audi A7 Sportback 3.0 TDI competition is designed in black. The sport seats are upholstered in fine Valcona leather in black or lunar silver and decorated with S line embossing. As an option, Audi offers the S sport seat with contrasting stitching in Misano Red or Agate Gray; in this case, the armrests are also upholstered in leather with contrast stitching. The inlays consist of aluminum and Beaufort wood in black - an especially high-grade metal/wood combination. The door sill trims feature "quattro" logos. The shift paddles behind the multifunction sport steering wheel can be used to control the eight-speed tiptronic manually.</div>
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This special edition model comes packed with all the features that have already gone into the revised A7 model series. They include LED headlights as standard as well as turn signals with dynamic display. As an option, Audi can supply the Matrix LED headlights, the even more powerful MMI Navigation plus and further developed driver assistance systems such as night vision assist.</div>
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Customers can order the Audi A7 Sportback 3.0 TDI competition starting in early August 2014; the vehicles will begin shipping in the fall. The base price is 72,000 euros.<br />
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Audi has spared no effort in revising the A7 Sportback. The spacious five-door coupe is now even more powerful and attractive - thanks to new engine configurations, new transmissions, new headlights, taillights and new infotainment systems. The new A7 Sportback combines the emotional appeal and sportiness of a coupe with the comfort of a sedan and the functional benefits of an Avant.</div>
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Back when the A7 Sportback first debuted in 2010, Audi was already setting new standards in automotive design, embracing an athletic aesthetic and elegance in grand style. Its long engine hood, sporty, flowing C‑pillars and the sharply dropping rear end create a dynamic overall impression. The revised version of the five-door model, measuring 4.97 meters (16.3 ft) in length, now has additional striking, sporty features.</div>
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The most striking changes are to the Singleframe grille, bumpers, tailpipes and headlights. LED technology is now standard; upon request, Audi can supply Matrix LED headlights, which light the road optimally without causing glare for other road users. Combined with the Matrix LED headlights, dynamic turn signals are also installed at the front; they come standard at the rear.</div>
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The body of the new Audi A7 Sportback consists primarily of aluminum and high‑tech steel grades. It is extraordinarily lightweight and designed for maximum comfort in terms of noise. The cargo space under the long, electrically driven trunk lid has a base capacity of 535 liters (18.9 cu ft). When the rear seat backs are folded down it grows to 1,390 liters (49.1 cu ft).</div>
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The sporty style of the exterior is echoed in the car's interior. The dominant element is the horizontal line surrounding the driver and passenger. The dashboard gives an impression of lightness and elegance. The new interior materials, including the aluminum/Beaufort walnut inlay and Valcona leather, are impressive for their finish. The color palette has been redesigned, offering five color options even for the seats.</div>
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The new Audi A7 Sportback is confident and relaxed to drive. The front seats can be optionally equipped with ventilation and massage functions, and there are four seat versions to choose from. The MMI radio operating system comes standard; it can be supplemented as an option with a head‑up display that projects all important information onto the windshield.</div>
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To start out, Audi is offering the new A7 Sportback with a choice of five powerful and highly efficient engines: two gasoline and three diesel units. Their power rating ranges from 160 kW (218 hp) to 245 kW (333 hp), and all of them comply with the Euro 6 emission standard. Many aspects of the 3.0 TDI clean diesel with 200 kW (272 hp) have been newly developed. In the "ultra" version with 160 kW (218 hp) and front-wheel drive, the three-liter V6 uses an average of just 4.7 liters of fuel per 100 kilometers (50.0 US mpg), corresponding to CO2 emissions of 122 grams per kilometer (196.3 g/mi). The top‑of‑the‑range engine, the 4.0 TFSI, is available in the Audi S7 Sportback. It delivers 331 kW (450 hp) of power and uses innovative COD (cylinder on demand) technology.</div>
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The 3.0 TDI biturbo clean diesel, which delivers 235 kW (320 hp), works with an eight‑speed tiptronic transmission; all other engine configurations have a seven‑speed S tronic transmission. In the versions with front‑wheel drive, the dual‑clutch transmission has been fully redeveloped, replacing the multitronic. In engine configurations starting at 200 kW (272 hp), quattro permanent all-wheel drive can be supplemented with the sport differential, which actively distributes power between the rear wheels.</div>
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The chassis, too, combines sporty precision with high comfort. The new Audi A7 Sportback features wheels with diameters ranging from 17 to 21 inches. Some engine configurations are equipped with new lightweight brakes. The power steering system features an electromechanical drive for high efficiency.</div>
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The Audi drive select dynamic handling system is standard. Options include dynamic steering, two sport suspension versions and adaptive air suspension; on the S7 Sportback, the air suspension has a firmer setup.</div>
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The new Audi A7 Sportback leads the competition in terms of infotainment. The top system, MMI Navigation plus with MMI touch, utilizes the latest generation of the modular infotainment system; its highlight is a powerful graphics processor from Audi's partner Nvidia. Touchpad control lets the driver scroll and zoom in lists and maps.</div>
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The perfect supplement to MMI Navigation plus is Audi connect, which links the five‑door coupe with the Internet via the LTE high‑speed data transmission standard. The Audi phone box connects the driver's cell phone to the car antenna for improved reception. The top of the hi-fi line is the Bang & Olufsen Advanced Sound System.</div>
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The assistance systems - including adaptive cruise control with stop & go function, the further improved night vision assistant and the Audi pre sense safety system - are also state of the art. Audi side assist and Audi active lane assist work closely together to make lane changes even safer.</div>
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The new Audi A7 Sportback will begin arriving at dealerships in late summer 2014. Its base price in Germany will be €51,300. The Audi S7 Sportback is available starting at €82,300.<br />
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<b>Source:<a href="http://netcarshow.com/">netcarshow.com</a></b></div>
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