[Centurion]

Originally Posted by Merc1

Whats with all the hood bulges lately. Decoration or part of the European pedestrian regulations?

M

Decoration, quite similar to the hood bulges on the GINA concept.

[dr Dunkel]

I wonder when they will show us the M-sport version.

[Centurion]

Originally Posted by dr Dunkel

I wonder when they will show us the M-sport version.

In 7 days. Time never stand still??

[dr Dunkel]

Originally Posted by Centurion

In 7 days. Time never stand still??

Ah, so I guess we will see the pictures within a couple of days then...

Never stand still... I hope that little trick was a first time trial and error. Hourglass in Moscow... eat my shorts. Could they not just have told the rest of the world it was yesterdays news and just a display of typical new-money Russian braoqueness...

[Centurion]

Originally Posted by dr Dunkel

Never stand still... I hope that little trick was a first time trial and error. Hourglass in Moscow... eat my shorts. Could they not just have told the rest of the world it was yesterdays news and just a display of typical new-money Russian braoqueness...

Haha yeah the car should have been in a black/gold Fabergé egg encrusted with Swarowsky Crystals and such.

[ABCD]

I like it more now.

[EMpower]

Originally Posted by EnI

Nope.

US market gets additional 335d 3.0L I6 diesel twin-turbo with 265hp, while Europe gets additional 320xd (so I4 diesel with xDrive), and 330d 3.0L I6 diesel single-turbo gets a power boost to 245hp.

Does the 335d gets the xDrive?

[Bartek Sikorski]

Extensive press release:

It is the epitome of sporty flair in its segment and for years it has maintained the leading position as the mostly widely sold premium vehicle in the world. Now the BMW 3 Series sets out to extend its lead even further. Specific design modifications, a further refined interior design, the new generation of the optional operating concept BMW iDrive, new services provided by BMW ConnectedDrive, a revised range of engines and innovations in the areas of drive technology, safety and comfort make both the new BMW 3 Series Saloon and the new BMW 3 Series Touring more attractive than ever before. With rear-wheel drive, harmonious axle load distribution, outstanding steering precision and highly sophisticated chassis technology, the BMW 3 Series sets unsurpassed standards for driving dynamics in its segment. More than ever before, this unique driving pleasure can now be combined with an awareness of economy and minimised pollutant emissions. Thanks to BMW EfficientDynamics the new BMW 3 Series achieves significantly lower fuel consumption and exhaust emission levels with each of the ten engine variations available than those of the relevant competitors in the premium segment.

The new features in the powertrain field include the further optimised electronically controlled all-wheel drive system BMW xDrive. This intelligent all-wheel drive system which variably distributes the drive force between front and rear wheels to enhance driving dynamics as well as ride stability
and traction can now be combined with five engine types. The new BMW 320d xDrive is available as a Saloon and Touring model. Another new feature for both body versions: the BMW 318d – by far the most efficient vehicle of its category with an average fuel consumption of just 4.7 litres per 100 kilometres – is now also available with a 6-speed automatic transmission. Parallel to the market launch of the new BMW 3 Series Saloon and the new BMW 3 Series Touring, a new 7-speed sports automatic transmission with double clutch will be presented for the Coupé and the Convertible of the series. This allows further improved acceleration figures in the models BMW 335i Coupé and BMW 335i Convertible, and combines this added dynamic performance – as compared to the standard 6-speed manual transmission – with the comfort features of an automatic transmission. The 7-speed sports automatic transmission with double clutch shifts without interrupting traction. New design accentuations for a sporty, elegant appearance. With striking design accentuations to the front section, the side perspective and the rear, the dynamic character of the new BMW 3 Series Saloon has been given additional emphasis, while the new BMW 3 Series Touring enhances its sporty, elegant profile with new visual features which are recognisable from all perspectives. Front section with bold shapes and an emphasis of width.
The front view of the Saloon and Touring models of the new BMW 3 Series is characterised by a clear emphasis of vehicle width. The characteristic brand look of the double circular headlights is underscored by means of chrome tubes, and their corona rings can now also be used in the BMW 3 Series Saloon and the Touring model with optional bi-xenon headlamps as daytime running lights. The light sources of the direction indicators have a ribbed structure and LED direction indicator lights are installed in conjunction with the optional bi-xenon headlamps.

Side view with elegantly elongated lines. Powerfully taut surfaces and striking character lines dominate the side view of the new BMW 3 Series. The contour edges of the side skirts have been set higher and modelled in a more distinctive fashion. Another new feature is the exterior mirrors with two distinctive character lines, echoing the interplay between the convex and concave shaping of the surfaces. The mirrors also offer an enlarged field of vision.

The rear: sporty and tight with a new lighting design.
Greater emphasis of the vehicle’s power and sporty character likewise characterises the rear view of the new BMW 3 Series. To achieve this effect, the rear bumpers, rear lights and luggage compartment handle have been completely redesigned. The dual section rear lights are now structured according to the characteristic BMW L shape. The two LED rear light clusters and the direction indicators in LED technology are designed to create a striking, high-quality appearance.

The widened track of the new BMW 3 Series especially contributes to its powerful appearance. Depending on the model, the track of the rear axle has been widened by up to 24 millimetres by means of a new wheel carrier
and other modified details.

High-quality materials and optimised ergonomics in the interior. The modern, high-quality interior of the BMW 3 Series has been further enhanced by means of specific modifications in the selection of materials and surface design. Here the modern design concept is also applied, with its convex-concave surfaces, sporty elegance and technology-oriented aesthetic style.
Premiere for the new generation of the operating concept BMW iDrive.
The operating system BMW iDrive is optionally available in the new BMW 3 Series for the activation and control of entertainment, information, navigation and telecommunications functions, whether standard or optional. The new generation of iDrive is available in conjunction with the optional navigation system Professional. What is more, the new iDrive supports multi-mode operation by voice entry. With the new iDrive generation, BMW extends its lead over comparable systems made by other manufacturers in terms of display quality and intuitive operation. Using the four direct selection buttons grouped around the Controller, it is especially easy to switch spontaneously between CD, radio, telephone and navigation functions. The functional bookmarks are supplemented with three control buttons.

Control Display with high-resolution graphics and variable layout.
The new iDrive in the BMW 3 Series is presented with a 8.8 inch Control Display whose dimensions surpass all graphic displays available to date in the automobile field. With its high image resolution it offers significant improve-ment in the display of detailed graphics. The structure of the user menu
also makes it easier to locate desired functions. All functions controllable by iDrive are listed in the starter menu.

Hard drive for audio files and navigation system.
The features of the navigation system Professional include a hard drive integrated in the vehicle. The storage medium with a capacity of 80 GB provides outstandingly fast access to digital maps for navigation purposes and can also be used for an extensive collection of music files. The system
enables music files to be transferred to the hard drive from a CD, MP3 player or USB stick.

World premiere for unlimited internet use inside the vehicle.
BMW ConnectedDrive makes BMW the first automobile manufacturer in the world to enable unlimited use of the internet inside the vehicle when stationary. Internet access is available for the new BMW 3 Series as a special equip-ment option at attractive flat-rate conditions. The transfer of data is based on EDGE technology (Enhanced Data Rates for GSM Evolution), which unlike UMTS offers full geographical coverage and is three to four times faster than the mobile phone standard GPRS. The basis for internet use in the vehicle is provided by the further developed functions of iDrive. By pushing the Controller in different directions, the mouse can be moved across the web page shown in the Control Display.

BMW ConnectedDrive with extended range.
As a dynamic concept, BMW ConnectedDrive offers the products BMW Assist, BMW Online, BMW TeleServices and BMW Tracking, depending on the country in question. At the same time BMW ConnectedDrive is designed for the ongoing further development of services to increase mobility and information convenience. The Enhanced Emergency Call with automatic positioning and remote control functions are examples of safety-related options which are already available, extending the lead of BMW ConnectedDrive over the competition.

The new BMW 3 Series:
the engine of success for BMW EfficientDynamics. With its further optimised engine range, the new BMW 3 Series further extends its leading position in the segment in terms of driving dynamics and economy. With all engine types, both the Saloon and the Touring model boast superior fuel consumption and exhaust emission levels than those of their competitors of comparable output.

Depending on the model-specific constellation, the new BMW 3 Series features the latest measures for increased efficiency. All petrol and diesel engines available for the new BMW 3 Series represent the state of the art in engine development. What is more, an extremely wide spectrum of efficiency-promoting measures has been applied within the engine environ-ment so as to further reduce fuel consumption and exhaust emissions.

This includes Brake Energy Regeneration, Auto Start/Stop Function, Shift Point Display, the needs-oriented control of auxiliary units, electro-mechanical power steering, tyres with reduced rolling resistance and Automatic Air Intake Flaps. With the comprehensive application of these technologies in what is the most successful BMW model series in terms of sales figures, the development strategy BMW EfficientDynamics achieves an especially broad impact.

New 6-cylinder diesel engine in the BMW 330d.
In accordance with BMW EfficientDynamics, every new BMW offers increased driving dynamics in combination with reduced fuel consumption and exhaust emission levels as compared to its respective predecessor model. An especially striking example of this is the BMW 330d. Its 3.0 litre all-aluminium engine has common rail injection of the third generation, whose piezo injectors operate at a pressure or up to 1,800 bar, and a turbocharger with variable turbine geometry. The new diesel engine achieves its maximum output of 180 kW/245 bhp at an engine speed of 4,000 rpm, while its maximum torque of 520 Nm is available from 1,750 to 3,000 rpm. The new BMW 330d accelerates in 6.1 seconds from zero to 100 km/h, its maxi-mum speed is electronically cut off at 250 km/h. The average fuel consumption of the new BMW 330d according to the EU test cycle is 5.7 litres per 100 kilometres, its CO2 level is 152 grams per kilometre.

BMW BluePerformance technology: prepared for the exhaust gas norm EU 6.
The new BMW 330d is fitted as standard with a diesel particulate filter and an oxidation catalytic converter. Thanks to the innovations applied to the new 6-cylinder engine, it significantly undercuts the thresholds set for the exhaust gas norm EU 5. In the oxidation catalytic converter, hydrocarbons and carbon monoxide are converted to water and carbon dioxide. For further reduction of nitrogen oxides in exhaust emissions, a NOX-storage catalytic converter can be integrated in the exhaust gas treatment system of the new 6-cylinder diesel engine, in addition to the oxidation catalytic converter. In the optional configuration with BMW BluePerformance technology, the new BMW 330d even meets the requirements for classification according to the future exhaust gas norm EU 6. Like the new BMW 6-cylinder diesel engines, the engines of the models BMW 320d and BMW 318d also meet the requirements of the exhaust gas norm EU 5 as standard. Their 4-cylinder diesel engines have been modified in a number of details, and the further reduction of exhaust emission levels has been implemented so as to have no impact on fuel consumption and the acoustic properties of the engines:
Engine selection: the greatest variety and highest level of efficiency in the segment.

The ideal combination of driving fun and efficiency also characterises the other engines available for the new BMW 3 Series. Spontaneously responding, high-torque 6-cylinder and 4-cylinder diesel engines, powerful and high-revving 4-cylinder petrol engines and the 6-cylinder in-line petrol engine well-known for its unique refinement and dynamic power delivery form a portfolio which is unequalled in the segment of the BMW 3 Series. With five petrol engines and five diesel engines, the new BMW 3 Series offers the most extensive range in its segment. When it comes to both petrol and diesel power units, customers have the choice of four 4-cylinder and three 6-cylinder engines. The output range extends from 105 kW/143 bhp in the 4-cylinder models BMW 318i and BMW 318d to a 225 kW/306 bhp in-line 6-cylinder engine in the BMW 335i. All engines are available for both the BMW 3 Series Saloon and the Touring model, and all are combined with the latest BMW EfficientDynamics measures in the environment of the engine, as suits the specific model configuration. Each of the ten engine types thus has a more favourable relationship between driving dynamics and economy as compared to competitor vehicles of similar output.

As one of a number of features which are unique within the competitive field, all petrol engines are fitted with High Precision Injection and all diesel engines combine an all-aluminium crankcase, turbo charging and common rail direct injection of the third generation. The BMW 335i is especially dynamic, accelerating in just 5.6 seconds from zero to 100 km/h. The outright leader in terms of efficiency in the entire vehicle segment is the BMW 318d with an average fuel consumption in the EU test cycle of 4.7 litres per 100 kilometres and a CO2 emission level of 123 grams per kilometre.

Optimised all-wheel drive system BMW xDrive – now for the BMW 320d xDrive too.
The new BMW 3 Series also presents a further expanded selection of engine types for combination with the intelligent all-wheel drive system BMW xDrive. For the first time it is possible to fit 4-cylinder models of this series with xDrive. The new BMW 320d xDrive combines outstanding efficiency with superior properties in terms of driving dynamics and traction. Both for the Saloon and the Touring of the new BMW 3 Series it is now possible to combine three petrol engines and two diesel engines with the intelligent all-wheel drive system BMW xDrive. The models in question now bear the designations BMW 335i xDrive, BMW 330i xDrive, BMW 325i xDrive, BMW 330d xDrive and BMW 320d xDrive.

The electronically controlled permanent all-wheel drive system BMW xDrive offers an incomparable level of comfort, traction and agility over all surfaces due to its flexible distribution of drive torque between the front and rear axles. In order to ensure especially precise control, the computer unit of the drive stability regulation system Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) and that of xDrive are networked with each other in the Integrated Chassis Management (ICM). With these capabilities, xDrive supports driving dynamics because it identifies any tendency to oversteer or understeer early on and counteracts effectively.

Superior chassis technology, Active Steering as an option.
The new BMW 3 Series has the most sophisticated chassis technology in ts segment. At the rear axle there is a five-link construction which is adapted to the needs of the especially high-power and high-torque engines. The front axle of the BMW 3 Series also reflects a unique standard of engineering. The dual-arm tension strut axle with stabiliser is largely made of aluminium.
The standard equipment also includes an electro-mechanical steering system with integrated Servotronic function for speed-related steering support.
Active Steering is also optionally available: here, steering transmission is adapted to road speed.

Optimised occupant protection with crash-active headrests. The safety concept of the new BMW 3 Series is based on a solid body structure, the selective application of high-strength steel types and special deformation elements which divert and absorb impact energy. In addition there are six airbags, 3-point automatic belts and headrests on all seats to offer occupants optimum protection. What is more, ISOFIX children’s seat mounts on the rear seats are a standard feature. The front seats of the new BMW 3 Series are fitted as standard with crash-active headrests which significantly reduce the risk of injury to the cervical spine in the event of an impact. Controlled by the vehicle’s safety electronics system, this feature ensures that in the event of a rear-on collision the front section of the headrest is moved forward by up to 60 millimetres and upwards by as much as 40 millimetres. This reduces the distance between headrest and head, thus increasing the stabilising and securing function of the headrest.

A contribution to active safety is made by the new generation of adaptive headlight, optionally available in conjunction with bi-xenon headlamps. It guarantees illumination of the road surface when taking a corner. Here the swivel direction of the headlamps is derived from the steering angle, the
yaw rate and the road speed of the vehicle. At low speeds the turning light is activated. This function is performed by one of the two inside headlamps, depending on the direction. Before each turning manoeuvre, the light cone is turned specifically in the appropriate direction to illuminate the road ahead.
Best heating and climate comfort in the segment.

In the area of comfort fittings, too, the new BMW 3 Series has a range of optimised features to offer. The further developed heating and air conditioning technology ensures that the interior maintains the desired temperature throughout the year. The new BMW 3 Series has the most high-performance heating and cooling system in its category. Within one minute the entire interior air volume can be completely exchanged three times. In spite of the outstandingly high air through-flow rate, excellent acoustics are ensured by means of a flow optimisation function in the unit and its feed lines and by means of an air outlet positioned at the centre of the instrument panel. A 2-zone air conditioning system is optionally available with individual temperature controls for the driver and front passenger.
• New accentuation of dynamic lines.
• New headlamps and rear lights.
• Interior with improved ergonomics and elegant chrome look.

In its appearance, the new BMW 3 Series is more dynamic than ever before – muscular all round and with athletically taut surfaces. Flat and bursting with performance potential, the BMW 3 Series squats on the asphalt with its widened track. The modifications to the front, side and rear are like a single brushstroke. Its distinctive, arrow-like character lines running together on the engine compartment lid and the strikingly modelled front apron give the BMW 3 Series an exciting sense of power and an especially strong 3-dimensional effect.

More striking sense of breadth and presence from the front.
With its distinctive lines at the front and rear emphasising its span width, the BMW 3 Series now has an even sportier look. At the front apron, the new width orientation is reflected in the outer air inlets which trace an upward sweep towards the outside, visually highlighting the wide track. The more powerfully three-dimensionally modelled, dynamic upward sweep running from below and above the central air inlet into the sides contributes to the enhanced three-dimensional effect of the BMW 3 Series. The central inlet has been further enlarged. The widened track of the new BMW 3 Series especially contributes to its powerful appearance. Depending on the model, the track of the rear axle has been widened by up to 24 millimetres by means of a new wheel carrier and other modified details.

Two additional character lines on the engine compartment lid point like arrows, surrounding the BMW emblem and reinforcing the muscular effect of the convex-concave surfaces. Compared to the predecessor model, the double kidney is now deeper: it appears as a self-contained element with the upper chrome bands giving way to a complete chrome surround which turns fascinatingly within itself. The dual section kidney grille has also been given new contour edges.

Technical-looking headlamp design symbolising the product personality.
The side direction indicators show a new graphic, chrome-coloured rib structure. In its oblique orientation it further enhances vehicle’s impression of width. The characteristic brand look of the dual circular headlights now also comes into its own in the BMW 3 Series Saloon and the Touring due to the use of the corona rings as daytime running lights – in conjunction with bi-xenon headlamps. With halogen headlamps the corona rings act as parking lights.

Side silhouette markedly flat.
In the BMW 3 Series the longitudinally emphasised design of the sides is dominated by powerfully spread areas and three character lines. These have the effect of visually stretching the vehicle. The first character line runs back from the front wheels via the side skirt to the rear, where it tapers off just before the rear wheel arches in the surrounding spaces. It is now more strikingly modelled and placed at a higher level. Both in the rear and the front apron the side skirt line has been extended, giving the vehicle a more elongated look.

The second character line is the bead typical of every BMW which runs from the upper area of the front wheel arches in a very three-dimensional inter-pretation almost as far as the rear lights. The third character line runs as a fine, fascinatingly precise shoulder line almost as far as the rear. The innovative side mirrors are new, with their two distinctive character lines in which the dynamic interplay of the convex and concave surfaces once again appears.

New interpretation of the L-shaped rear light clusters.
The dual section rear light clusters in both the Saloon and the Touring model are entirely new but display the characteristic BMW L shape: they are now more horizontal in orientation. With the exception of a small rectangular area reserved for the reverse lights they are monochrome and appear as a single entity. As with the front headlamps they are horizontally subdivided. The rows of tail lights and the direction indicators, both with LED technology, create an attractive three-dimensional effect.

The rear lights form a harmonious whole with the new lines at the rear which highlight the width of the vehicle and its solid stance. At the side skirts there are two lines tracing a double band which stretch to the sides of the vehicle.
This not only emphasises the effect of width but also harmoniously connects the rear to the sides, making the BMW 3 Series tighter, lighter and sportier from the rear perspective.

Interior: refinement in materials, surfaces and colours.
The modern, high-quality interior of the BMW 3 Series has been further enhanced with specific modifications to material selection and surface design. Crucial operating elements such as the iDrive Controller, air conditioning and audio controls have been further refined in their visual and haptic properties. Fresh, modern colours round off the high-quality ambience.

All in all, the modern design concept is echoed in the interior with its generous impression, convex-concave surfaces, sporty elegance and technology-oriented aesthetic style. The leitmotif of the twisting band likewise dominates the interior, here creating a sense of lightness and spirited dynamism.

Elegant points of brilliance.
Discreet refinements are to seen in a number of control elements well as in the cockpit instruments of the new BMW 3 Series. The premium character of the series is underscored in certain details by means of high-quality materials and a harmonious design. Matted chrome shimmers on the start/stop button, the rotary knobs for the air conditioning and the light control panel.
The BMW lettering on the newly designed entry sills is in chrome gloss with high-quality steel inserts. The needles of the tachometer and speedometer convey maximum precision with their elegant, filigree design, projecting slightly beyond the centre. The high-quality design of the chrome-surround instruments is underscored by means of a finer chronoscale.

The ergonomically optimised iDrive Controller matches the chrome details with a matted precious metal surface. The control unit is now smaller and is supplemented with a number of function buttons. These are grouped around the iDrive Controller, affording swift and direct access to the most important menu items of the iDrive system.

In addition to this, the central console offers a larger storage compartment. Alongside an AUX-IN socket and a power socket there is a special recess in which a customary MP3 player can be conveniently stored without slipping. The design of the armrests in the door panels has also been ergonomically optimised. The operating panel for the window lifts and mirror adjustment has been moved back two centimetres on the driver’s side so as to enable even more comfortable access.

Contemporary range of individualisation options.
With high-quality materials and expressive colours, the driver can express his individual personality in many ways when selecting an interior. In terms of individual upholstery design there are a total of eleven colours available for the seat covers in Dakota leather including the three new colours Oyster, Saddle Brown and Red Brown. The new range includes gloss-finish decor strips in Diamond Black and Space Grey as well as the finishes fine-grain brushed aluminium and walnut with horizontal grain.

Twelve paint finishes are available for the exterior. The program now also includes metallic finishes in the colours Space Grey, Bluewater and Tasman. In addition there are nine optionally available light alloy rims, six of which have a new sporty spoke design.
• New in-line 6-cylinder diesel engine in the BMW 330d.
• Exhaust emissions reduction in accordance with EU 5, also EU 6 as an optional extra.
• A wide range of BMW EfficientDynamics measures in the BMW 3 Series achieve maximum breadth of effect in CO2 reduction.

The engine versions of the new BMW 3 Series have the lowest fuel consumption and exhaust emission levels as compared to their respective competitors. Frequently this leading position in the area of efficiency goes hand in hand with a significantly higher level of driving dynamics, too. The latest example of this is the newly developed in-line 6-cylinder diesel engine. The power unit of the new BMW 330d has an output of 80 kW/245 bhp, 10 kW more than its predecessor engine, not only with a seven per cent reduction in fuel consumption at the same time but also offering the option of BMW BluePerformance technology – with no impact on output and fuel consumption – to meet the requirements for the exhaust gas norm EU 6 which will does come into force until 2014.

As usual with BMW, Brake Energy Regeneration, Shift Point Display, active aerodynamics and needs-related control of the auxiliary units are also part of the standard equipment of the new BMW 330d. In the BMW 3 Series – the most successful BMW model series in terms of numbers of vehicles sold – a particularly large number of customers benefit from these and other current BMW EfficientDynamics measures. In this way, the extensive introduction of efficiency-enhancing technology in the BMW 3 Series reaches the widest number of customers.

The new BMW 330d: increased output, reduced fuel consumption, lower levels of exhaust emissions.
With the new BMW 330d the benchmark in this segment has been raised even higher. Its 3.0 litre all-aluminium engine has common rail injection of the third generation whose piezo injectors operate at a pressure of up to 1,800 bar, and a turbocharger with variable turbine geometry. It is fitted
as standard with a diesel particulate filter and an oxidation catalytic converter. The new diesel power unit reaches its maximum output of 180 kW/245 bhp at an engine speed of 4,000 rpm, its maximum torque of 520 Nm is available from 1,750 to 3,000 rpm. The new BMW 330d accelerates in 6.1 seconds from zero to 100 km/h, its maximum speed is electronically limited to 250 km/h.

In the EU test cycle, the new BMW 330d has an average fuel consumption of 5.7 litres per 100 kilometres. Its CO2 level is 152 grams per kilometre.
The optimised output and fuel consumption levels are the result of a fundamental reworking of the 6-cylinder engine. In its overall design, in many of its individual components and in the arrangement of its auxiliary units the engine of the new BMW 330d is fundamentally different from its predecessor. The capacity of 2,993 cc has been maintained, however. The newly developed crankcase is made of a high-strength aluminium-silicon alloy. Newly sized crankshaft bearings and big end bearings reduce frictional losses while at the same time increasing both output and torque. The crankshaft has been given even greater rigidity in the interests of higher output. The combustion chambers have been redesigned and the height of the cylinder head reduced. The vertical arrangement of the valves together with a newly regulated air intake ensures especially clean combustion with a low level of untreated emissions. For the first time in a 6-cylinder-diesel engine, ceramic spark plugs are used which improve starting properties as well as fuel consumption and exhaust emission levels during the warm-up phase.

Reduced weight, preparation for enhanced pedestrian protection.
With a weight of 185 kilograms, the new 6-cylinder diesel weighs five kilograms less than its predecessor. This weight optimisation not only contributes to the efficiency of the vehicles powered by this engine but also increases their agility. With its compact design, low height, a new cylinder head cover, an intake silencer which can be deformed in height and the shift of the chain drive to the back of the engine, the new diesel also contributes to the fulfilment of future requirements in relation to pedestrian protection.
With a similar geometry to that of the 4-cylinder diesel, the auxiliary units of the generator, power steering pump and air conditioning compressor are placed at the left-hand side of the engine. Since all auxiliary units are driven by a single belt, no second belt level is required. This also further enhances the efficiency of the engine since it avoids frictional losses.

Common rail direct injection with new piezo injectors and higher pressure.
The injection system was specially developed for the new 6-cylinder and ensures precisely measured and controlled fuel supply. It is based on common rail direct injection of the third generation, already well established in BMW’s 6-cylinder and 4-cylinder engines, with further developed and centrally located piezo injectors and now operating at a maximum pressure of 1,800 bar.
The high-pressure pump, the feed and injection lines of the rail pressure sensor and the pressure regulation valve have also been renewed as compared to the previous version of the system.

The new engine management system is characterised by increased computing power and larger memory capacity. Among other things, this enables it to tackle the complex control tasks required to fulfil the EU 6 exhaust gas norm. The engine management system draws its data from a large number of sensors such as those in the engine block, the cylinder head, the cooling system and the injection system, the oil circulation system, the exhaust manifold, the air intake system, the exhaust gas recycling system and the area of the exhaust system.

Turbocharger with optimised control function.
Another further developed feature as compared to the predecessor engine also enhances the effectiveness of the exhaust gas turbocharger in the new 6-cylinder diesel. The turbine geometry adjustment function can now be controlled with even greater precision in relation to load and output require-ments. This ensures a spontaneous response at low engine speeds as well as a high level of power density under full throttle. Modified compressor and turbine wheels give the turbocharging process enhanced thermodynamic properties.

The newly conceived exhaust gas recycling system includes a duct integrated in the cylinder head, a newly arranged feed line to the air intake system and an especially effective cooling system. The performance-optimised high-quality steel radiator is positioned at the front of the engine and fitted with a bypass shutter which limits pollutant emissions during the warm-up phase. The quantity and temperature of exhaust gas admixture can be determined precisely according to the engine operating point and engine temperature. This means that hydrocarbon, carbon monoxide and nitrogen oxide emissions are reduced inside the engine, while a high level of smooth running and refinement is guaranteed at all times. Additional temperature reduction is brought about by ducts in the cylinder head. The cooling effect thereby created additionally reinforces the reduction of the combustion temperature in the combustion chambers which in turn reduces the proportion of nitrogen oxide.

Diesel particulate filter and catalytic converter in a shared casing. As standard, the new BMW 330d is fitted with a diesel particulate filter and an oxidation catalytic converter. The exhaust gas purification units are housed in a shared casing which is located immediately behind the engine. The diesel particulate filter systems used by BMW achieve a filter rate of over 99 per cent, as confirmed by the Federal Environment Agency. This means that the concentration of particles in the exhaust emission of BMW diesel vehicles is at a similar level to that of ambient air.

Thanks to the innovations of the 6-cylinder engine, this engine significantly undercuts the threshold levels set for the exhaust gas norm EU 5. As well as reducing diesel particles, the exhaust gas purification system also cuts down hydrocarbons and carbon monoxide highly effectively. The diesel particulate filter operates maintenance-free and without the use of additives. Regeneration phases are required at regular intervals and are triggered by means of post-injection activated by the engine management system. With its highly sophisti-cated control technology, the exhaust gas purification system automatically ensures its own optimum operating state. As long ago as 2004, BMW was the first manufacturer worldwide to offer maintenance-free diesel particulate filters, as well as taking on a leading role in the standard fitting of all diesel models with a filter system.

Pioneering: BMW BluePerformance diesel engine with EU 6 technology.
In the oxidation catalytic converter, hydrocarbons and carbon monoxide are converted to water and carbon dioxide. For further reduction of nitrogen oxides in the exhaust gas, an NOX storage catalytic converter can also be integrated in the exhaust gas treatment system of the new 6-cylinder diesel engine – in addition to the oxidation catalytic converter. In the optional configuration with BMW BluePerformance technology, the new BMW 330d even meets the conditions for a rating in accordance with the future exhaust gas norm EU 6.

The coating of the NOX storage catalytic converters consists of platinum, palladium and rhodium. The catalysis produced by these precious metals causes the nitrogen monoxide and nitrogen dioxide to bond with the barium carbonate elements installed in the catalytic converter, enabling these substances to be stored in the form of barium nitrate. By running the engine on a higher proportion of fuel for short periods of time – activated by post-injection – these nitrates can be completely combusted. The sulphur oxides caused by the combustion of diesel fuel are eliminated in the same way. Optimised exhaust gas purification in the 4-cylinder-diesel engines too.
Like the new BMW 6-cylinder diesel, the engines of the BMW 320d and BMW 318d also fulfil the requirements of the exhaust gas norm EU 5 as standard. Their 4-cylinder diesel engines have been modified in a series of details, with the reduction of exhaust emission levels being realised without any influence on the output, fuel consumption and acoustic properties of the power units. By optimising the combustion and exhaust gas recycling processes, even the untreated emissions generated by combustion are signifi-cantly reduced. A high-pressure cooling unit ensures effective temperature reduction and an electrically controlled valve precisely measures the exhaust gas recycling process. The control data is acquired by means of a temperature and exhaust gas pressure sensor.

In addition, the effectiveness of exhaust gas after-treatment has been further enhanced. New precious metal coatings for the diesel particulate filter and the oxidation catalytic converter enable even more intensive conversion or storage of hydrocarbons, carbon monoxide, nitrogen oxides and diesel particles.

BMW EfficientDynamics: as standard in every BMW 3 Series.
In the new BMW 3 Series the latest efficiency-enhancing measures are applied in configurations which are specific to each model. Without exception, the petrol engines are fitted with direct injection of the second generation. The system – known as High Precision Injection - consists of two piezo injectors which precisely measure fuel injection, being placed centrally between the valves and immediately adjacent to the spark plugs. This means that a measur-able reduction of fuel consumption is guaranteed even in everyday traffic. The 4-cylinder petrol engines of the models BMW 320i and BMW 318i and the in-line 6-cylinder with Twin Turbo Technology in the BMW 335i have an aluminium crankcase. In the 6-cylinder naturally aspirated engines of the BMW 330i and the BMW 325i there is also a magnesium-aluminium compound crankcase. This construction is an additional 24 per cent lighter than a comparable aluminium casing.

The weight-optimised aluminium construction is also characteristic of the diesel engines in the BMW 3 Series. What is more, both the 6-cylinder and the 4-cylinder diesel engines have common rail direct injection of the third generation to supply fuel. Turbochargers with variable intake geometry
and Variable Twin Turbo Technology in the BMW 335d ensure a sporty driving performance with an outstandingly high level of efficiency.

Standard for all models of the BMW 3 Series:
Brake Energy Regeneration.
As a supplement to the engine-based optimisation measures, the efficiency-enhancing measures in the engine support components form part of the standard equipment of each individual model as relevant. For example, all variations of the BMW 3 Series are fitted with Brake Energy Regeneration using intelligent generator regulation. Here the generation of electrical current for the vehicle power supply is focused on coasting and braking phases. In this way, the generator is relieved during acceleration phases so as to provide more drive power.

Auto Start/Stop Function and Shift Point Display.
In the manual transmission version of the BMW 3 Series with 4-cylinder engine, Auto Start/Stop Function enhances efficiency in urban traffic particularly. When the driver puts the gear lever into neutral and removes his foot from the clutch, the engine management system automatically shuts down the engine. When stopping at a set of traffic lights, for example, fuel consumption drops to zero. To restart the engine, it is sufficient to activate the clutch pedal – the engine is instantly reactivated without any further intervention on the part of the driver.

During travel, too, the engine management system provides support in using fuel as efficiently as possibly. By means of Shift Point Display, an arrow symbol which lights up in the instrument panel and indicates the optimum gear, the driver is shown the ideal moment to change gear from the point of view of fuel economy.

Reducing fuel consumption by controlling the auxiliary units.
Additional model-specific measures to save fuel are put into effect without the driver’s influence. These include active control of the air intake flaps in the radiator grille. When the engine has lower cooling requirements, the flaps are closed: this results in a measurable improvement in aerodynamics and therefore a further reduction in fuel consumption.

What is more, numerous auxiliary units are operated on a needs only basis so as to save energy. For example, the electro-mechanical power steering system EPS with integrated Servotronic function is only supplied with energy when steering power support is actually required or desired. The electrical coolant pump is likewise only powered when it is actually needed, depending on engine speed and temperature. With a power consumption of 200 watts it only uses about a tenth of the energy required by conventional pumps.
Efficiency is further enhanced by means of the air conditioning belt drive which is fitted with a coupling device. When the air conditioning is switched off, the compressor is automatically decoupled. In this way the drag torque of the compressor is reduced to a minimum, thereby further increasing the efficiency of the engine. What is more, all versions of the new BMW 3 Series are fitted as standard with Runflat tyres which have reduced rolling resistance. Including the models BMW 320d Coupé and BMW 320d Convertible, six models of the BMW 3 Series have a maximum CO2 output level of 140 g/km. Their unique character derives from the fact that this exemplary fuel economy and reduction of exhaust emissions is combined with superior driving dynamics.
• Five petrol engines and five diesel engines to choose from.
• Superior dynamic performance and the highest level of efficiency in the segment.
• 6-speed automatic transmission now also available for the BMW 318d.
With five petrol engines and five diesel engines, the new BMW 3 Series Saloon and the new BMW 3 Series Touring offer the most extensive range of engines in the segment. Both with the petrol and diesel versions, customers can choose between two 4-cylinder and three 6-cylinder engines. The output spectrum ranges from 105 kW/143 bhp in the 4-cylinder-models BMW 318i and BMW 318d to 225 kW/306 bhp in the in-line 6-cylindere engine of the BMW 335i. All engines are available for both the BMW 3 Series Saloon and the Touring model and are combined with the latest BMW EfficientDynamics measures in a model-specific configuration in each case.

All petrol engines with High Precision Injection.
The range of petrol engines for the new BMW 3 Series includes three in-line 6-cylinder power units with a capacity of 3.0 litres and two 2-litre 4-cylinder engines. The most important feature these five engines have in common is petrol direct injection of the second generation. In contrast to direct injection of the first generation, High Precision Injection provides clearly measurable fuel consumption benefits in everyday driving, too. This is achieved by means of new injectors which are located between the valves and inject the fuel immediately adjacent to the spark plug. This positioning – which was realised by BMW engine developers in spite of limited space – is the requirement for the new jet-guided combustion process. This results in an especially precise injection process without the fuel loss associated with wall sprinkling which is typical of conventional processes.

The piezo injectors carry the fuel at a pressure of up to 200 bar into the cylinders, guaranteeing an especially fine carburetion process. The injection quantities are precisely adapted to power requirements, including optimised pre-injection and post-injection. With this innovation, the engineers have not only successfully increased the efficiency of the engine, they have also improved its response.

The top model: BMW 335i with 6-cylinder and Twin Turbo.
In the top model of the BMW 3 Series, the BMW 335i, High Precision Injection is combined with an aluminium crankcase and Twin Turbo charging. The combination of two turbochargers, each supplying three cylinders with com-pressed air, results in a level of spontaneity which is exemplary among
turbo engines. The key advantages of these comparatively small turbines is the low level of drag torque when accelerating. The turbo lag typical of conventional engines of this kind is thus eliminated entirely. The output curve of this turbo engine is the same as the power delivery of a naturally aspirated engine of significantly higher capacity, though avoiding the drawback of increased weight.

This engine – already three times winner of the international “Engine of the Year” award, including once again in 2008 – generates an output of 225 kW/306 bhp at an engine speed of 5,800 rpm from a capacity of 2,979 cubic centi-metres. The maximum torque of 400 Nm is available between 1,300 and 5,000 rpm. Thanks to this power delivery, both the BMW 335i Saloon and the BMW 335i Touring move into the sports car domain of 5.6 and 5.7 seconds respectively for the acceleration from zero to 100 km/h. The maximum speed of both models is electronically cut off at 250 km/h. The engine’s fuel consumption level of 9.1 litres per 100 kilometres in the EU test cycle (BMW 335i Touring: 9.3 litres) – moderate for this