5 Series Touring

BMW World and European Debuts for the BMW 5 Series Touring model at the Geneva Motor Show!

The new 5 Series Sports Wagon adds yet another feature typical of BMW - flexibility - to the outstanding attributes of sporting performance, supremacy, and elegance already boasted by the new 5 Series Sedan.

The reason, quite simply, is that the new five-door model offers BMW's proverbial flexibility in everyday use in addition to the outstanding dynamics of its four-door Sedan counterpart. With its luggage compartment variable in size from 500-1650 liters the Sports Wagon caters for virtually all transport requirements. More...

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MINI Convertible

The MINI Convertible makes its world debut at the Geneva Motor Show!

Now the long period of waiting is finally coming to an end: A very special version of the MINI is making its world debut at the Geneva Motor Show, injecting a fresh breeze into the world of motoring - the new MINI Convertible. Introducing this versatile four-seater, MINI is combining the distinctive pleasure of driving an open car with the unique enjoyment you can only feel at the wheel of a genuine MINI.

Combining supreme fun with practical value

The MINI Convertible is a fully-fledged four-seater clearly standing out from the start as a genuine MINI regardless of whether the roof is up or down.

For the design features and proportions so characteristic of the MINI have been consistently carried over to the MINI Convertible: The steeply raked windscreen and the optimum seating position enjoyed by the driver ensure an unforgettable open-air experience also when driving with the roof down.

So the new model version leaves no doubt that motoring pleasure is an outstanding factor on all four seats of this uniquely popular cult car.

Clearly, the MINI Convertible boasts a clever all-round concept with supreme function and optimum use of space available. More...

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5 Series Diesels

The BMW 525d Diesel Sedan (not available in the USA) is Dynamic, Efficient, and Refined.

The most advanced common rail technology, four-valve technology of the highest standard, a VNT turbocharger, and EU4 exhaust technology are the highlights of the new straight-six featured in the BMW 525d Sedan. Displacing 2,497 cc, this engine develops maximum output of 130 kW/177 bhp at 4,000 rpm, with maximum torque of 400 Nm/295 lb-ft maintained all the way between 2,000 and 2,750 rpm.

The BMW 525d Sedan (525d automatic) accelerates to 100 km/h in just 8.1 (8.3) seconds, with top speed of 230 (227) km/h (143/141 mph) coming in sixth gear conceived on the automatic transmission version as an active overdrive, economy gear.

Multi-Stage Turbocharging in the BMW 535d

BMW is once again setting a new standard in passenger car diesel engine technology, the leadership of the brand being borne out yet again by the 3.0-liter six-cylinder diesel with multi-stage turbocharging scheduled to enter the market in both the Sedan and Sports Wagon as of autumn 2004 in the 535d.

Maximum output is 200 kW (or 272 bhp)

But the incomparable driving characteristics of this engine on the road are even more impressive, two-stage turbocharger technology providing a torque level of 500 Newton-meters or 369 lb-ft at just 1,200 rpm and peaking at 560 Newton-meters or 413 lb-ft at 2,000 rpm.

Acceleration to 100 km/h in a mere 6.6 seconds

Introducing two-stage turbocharger technology, BMW's engineers have succeeded for the first time in eliminating that typical "turbo gap" when setting off or accelerating from low speeds, thus avoiding a drawback of virtually all conventional turbo engines. In practice this means very powerful and forceful acceleration from all engine speeds. And it goes without saying that this high-performance diesel meets all the demanding EU4 emission standards.

645Ci Convertible

The European Debut of the BMW 645Ci 6 Series Convertible

The presentation of the new BMW 645Ci Convertible in Geneva marks yet another European debut. Introducing this dream convertible, BMW is returning to the luxury segment of the four-seater high-end convertible market.

The most outstanding features of the car are its thrilling design, awe-inspiring technology, and top athletic performance. Through its innovative fin-design roof, the 6 Series Convertible retains its coupe-like, elegant look also with the roof closed. At the same time the vertical, fully retracting rear window offers fresh air motoring enjoyment quite unique in the world of motoring. And last but of course not least, the prize-winning 4.4-liter 8-cylinder ensures the right kind of superior performance appropriate in a car of this caliber.

BMW X3

The new BMW X3 will certainly be yet another highlight at the Geneva Motor Show.

Representing the first premium offer in the Sports Activity Vehicle segment beneath the BMW X5, the BMW X3 first hit the headlines in its world debut with a 3.0-liter engine and now sees the introduction of the straight-six 2.5-liter in the X3 2.5i marking the performance potential and practical value of this new, unique model series.

Maximum output of 141 kW (192 bhp) and peak torque of 245 Newton-meters (181 lb-ft) ensure truly outstanding performance wherever you go, combined with moderate fuel consumption of only 11.2 liters/100 km (25.2 mpg Imp).

BMW's innovative, intelligent xDrive all-wheel drive system spreads out engine power and torque infinitely and fully variably between the front and rear axle, providing particular benefits, for example, in fast and dynamic bends where xDrive is able to feed optimum power and torque to the wheels at all times, significantly minimizing any under- or oversteer in the process.

The result is a substantial increase in agility, driving pleasure and safety, xDrive at the same time offering much better traction on rough or slippery surfaces by immediately feeding drive power to the wheels with good surface grip as soon as one of the wheels threatens to spin.

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