BMW Concept ActiveE - A Press Released Issued On 17th Dec 2009.

Character:

• Concept study of a purely electrically powered model based on the BMW 1 Series Coupé. The BMW Concept ActiveE

represents a consistent continuation of the research and development activities of the BMW Group relating to electromobility as part of project i. A concept which realizes CO2-free mobility in BMW style is presented.

• The BMW Concept ActiveE is the BMW Group’s second vehicle after the MINI E to be developed as part of project i. After the successful launch of the pilot project MINI E, the BMW Group announces the development of another field test of electric vehicles for private and selected fleet users. The aim is to test the use of electric drive for everyday purposes in a vehicle which offers the driving pleasure which is characteristic of BMW automobiles.

• The specific features of the BMW Concept ActiveE include rear-wheel drive as is characteristic of BMW, a powerful drive system for dynamic acceleration maneuvers and a high level of efficiency to enable the vehicle to be used for purposes which go beyond urban mobility.

• The vehicle concept also comprises an extended range of functions with a high level of practical relevance. The intelligent arrangement of the drive components makes it possible to provide four full-size seats and a luggage compartment volume of some 200 liters (7 cubic feet).

• On the way to achieving CO2-free mobility, the BMW Group continues to develop electric drive as an additional mainstay of BMW Efficient Dynamics. Electric drive provides an additional option for a lasting form of individual mobility alongside the ongoing optimization of all models with a pure combustion engine, the market launch of BMW Active Hybrid technology in serial production vehicles and the BMW Hydrogen 7 as evidence of the suitability of hydrogen drive for everyday use.


Technology:



• The BMW Concept ActiveE is powered by a new synchronous electric motor specially developed for this vehicle. Its maximum output is 125 kW/170 bhp, the maximum torque of 250 Nm / 184 lb-ft is available from standing as is typical for electric motors and remains available over an unusually broad load range.

• For the first time, electrical energy is stored in a lithium-ion battery pack developed jointly by BMW and the co-operation partner SB LiMotive especially for the BMW Concept ActiveE. A new stable temperature regulation function optimizes the battery pack’s performance.

• Other characteristics of the drive technology used in the BMW Concept ActiveE are the weight-reduced construction and the package-optimized arrangement of all components. The electric motor is completely integrated in the rear axle, the power electronics is positioned above the motor. Space is used for energy storage which in vehicles powered by a combustion engine would be taken up by the conventional drivetrain and fuel tank. With a weight of some 1,800 kilograms / 3900 lbs (unladen weight according to DIN), a low center of gravity and an axle load distribution which is typical of a BMW, the vehicle has everything it requires to provide the dynamic driving properties and agile handling in the style of the BMW 1 Series.

• Predicted driving performance figures: acceleration from zero to 60 km/h (37mph) in less than 4.5 seconds and from zero to 100 km/h (62mph) in less than 9 seconds, maximum speed: approx. 145 km/h (90 mph, electronically limited). As with the MINI E, the real-world range is expected to be about 160 km / 100 miles on a single charge, depending on conditions (FTP72 cycle range is calculated to be 240 km / 150 miles in simulation).

• Flexible charging technology enables the lithium-ion battery pack to be recharged by a conventional power outlet at public charging stations or at a special wall box. On the European grid, the battery pack can be fully charged at a high-current power outlet (50 ampere) in as little as 3 hours. In North America, using a high-current (32 ampere continuous) residential wall box, the charge time is about 4.5 hours.

• The drive components used in the BMW Concept ActiveE have been developed as part of project i. The objectives on which this is based are derived from the requirements for the serial production development of a Megacity Vehicle.

• In the BMW Concept ActiveE, new BMW ConnectedDrive services are presented which have been designed exclusively for use in an electric vehicle. This includes specific remote functions which enable the use of a mobile phone to check the charge status of the battery, search for public charging stations and activate the vehicle’s auxiliary heating and air conditioning functions.



Design:

• The BMW Concept ActiveE is based on the BMW 1 Series Coupe. It embodies a new interpretation of the agility which is characteristic of the 1 Series. For the first time, CO2-free mobility and the driving pleasure characteristic of BMW are combined for up to four vehicle occupants in an electric vehicle concept.

• There is a clearly recognizable differentiation from the serial production model of the BMW 1 Series Coupe with the body finish in Liquid White metallic, as well as graphic elements derived from printed circuits in Electric Blue on the hood, doors, roof and trunk lid, as well as the lettering “ActiveE”, “eDrive” and “EfficientDynamics” on the doors and side panels. Specific light-alloy wheel wheels, the lack of an exhaust system and blue illuminated elements such as the roof fin and charging connection highlight the special character of this electrically powered concept vehicle.

• The interior of the BMW Concept ActiveE includes specific leather seats with embossed graphic elements and blue accentuated seams as well as interior strips in Liquid White with rear-lit three-dimensional graphics. The instrument panel and the central display have been enhanced to include display items specific to electric drive. The use of innovative remote functions as part of BMW ConnectedDrive is shown with the example of a smart phone connection which is fully linked into the vehicle infotainment system.

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BMW Z3

The Z3 was introduced in 1995. It was available as 2 door roadster.
There was one models available: the 1.8. This model had the M43 four cylinder
engine from the E36 3 series. In 1996 a 1.9 was also available. This model
had a 16 valve four cylinder engine from the E36 318is. In 1997 the Z3 2.8
was introduced. It had a six cylinder engine with 193 HP. In 1998 the 1.8
received a new engine. It now had 118 HP. There was also a coupe available.
This model had a 2.8 six cylinder with 193 HP. In 1999 the 2.0 six cylinder
replaced the 1.9 four cylinder. All models received a facelift. The front was
not changed but the rear lights were changed and the car looked bigger now.
This year BMW will replace the 2.8 with the 3.0 wich has 231 HP.



BMW Colors



BMW Z3 Roadster

Color:	Number:	Year:
Alpinweiss	300	1995 - 2003
Dunkelgrün	307	1995 - 2003
Hellrot	314	1995 - 2003
Schwarz	668	1995 - 2003
Türkisgrün	326	1995 - 2003
Violettrot	328	1995 - 2003
Arktissilber Metallic	309	1995 - 2003
Atlantablau Metallic	306	1995 - 2003
Bostongrün Metallic	275	1995 - 2003
Cosmosschwarz Metallic	303	1995 - 2003
Montrealblau Metallic	297	1995 - 2003
Palmettogrün Metallic	408	1995 - 2003

BMW Specifications



BMW Z3 Coupe

Model:	Engine:	Power:	Topspeed:	Year:
Z3 2.8	M52 6 cylinder	193 HP	231 km/h	1998 - 2000
Z3 3.0	M54 6 cylinder	231 HP	250 km/h	2000 - 2003

BMW Z3 Roadster

Model:	Engine:	Power:	Topspeed:	Year:
Z3 1.8	M43 4 cylinder	115 HP	194 km/h	1995 - 1998
Z3 1.8	M44 4 cylinder	118 HP	196 km/h	1998 - 2001
Z3 1.9	M44 4 cylinder	140 HP	205 km/h	1996 - 1999
Z3 1.9	M44 4 cylinder	118 HP	197 km/h	2001 - 2003
Z3 2.0	M52 6 cylinder	150 HP	210 km/h	1999 - 2000
Z3 2.2	M54 6 cylinder	170 HP	224 km/h	2000 - 2003
Z3 2.8	M52 6 cylinder	193 HP	225 km/h	1997 - 2000
Z3 3.0	M54 6 cylinder	231 HP	240 km/h	2000 - 2003

BMW Scale Models



BMW Z3 Coupe

Model:	Color:	Manufacturer:	Scale:
Z3 2.8	Dark Green	BMW	1:18
Z3 2.8	Silver	UT Models	1:18
Z3 2.8	Dark Green Metallic	UT Models	1:18
Z3 2.8	Schwarz	BMW	1:43
Z3 2.8	Black	Schuco	1:43
Z3 2.8	Dark Blue	Schuco	1:43
Z3 2.8	Silver Metallic	Schuco	1:43
Z3 2.8	Chrome	Schuco	1:43
Z3 2.8	Hellrot	BMW	1:87
Z3 2.8	Red	Herpa	1:87
Z3 2.8	Light Green Metallic	Herpa	1:87
Z3 3.0	Dakargelb	BMW	1:18
Z3 3.0	Topasblau Metallic	BMW	1:18

BMW Z3 Roadster

Model:	Color:	Manufacturer:	Scale:
Z3 1.8	Titansilber Metallic	BMW	1:18
Z3 1.8	Topasblau Metallic	BMW	1:43
Z3 1.8	Titansilber Metallic	BMW	1:87
Z3 1.8	Red	BMW	1:87
Z3 1.8	Dark Grey Metallic	BMW	1:87
Z3 1.9	Cosmosschwarz Metallic	BMW	1:18
Z3 1.9	Red	UT Models	1:18
Z3 1.9	Silver Metallic	UT Models	1:18
Z3 1.9	Light Blue Metallic	UT Models	1:18
Z3 1.9	Silver Metallic	Minichamps	1:43
Z3 1.9	Red	Siku	1:57
Z3 1.9	Black	Siku	1:57
Z3 1.9	Blue Metallic	Maisto	1:57
Z3 1.9	Red	Matchbox	1:57
Z3 1.9	Black	Matchbox	1:57
Z3 1.9	James Bond	BMW	1:87
Z3 1.9	Dark Green	Herpa	1:87
Z3 1.9	Light Green Metallic	Herpa	1:87
Z3 2.8	Dark Green	BMW	1:18
Z3 2.8	Silver	UT Models	1:18
Z3 2.8	Light Green	UT Models	1:18
Z3 2.8	Orangina Metallic	BMW	1:43
Z3 2.8	Black	Minichamps	1:43
Z3 3.0	Topasblau Metallic	BMW	1:18
Z3 3.0	Silver	BMW	1:56
Z3 1.9 Softtop	Red	UT Models	1:18
Z3 1.9 Softtop	Dark Blue	BMW	1:43

BMW ActiveHybrid X6.

The BMW Active Hybrid X6 is the world’s first Sports Activity Coupé
with full hybrid drive offering a driving experience quite unique both in
the segment of BMW X models and in the hybrid segment as a whole. Through its combination of a V8 gasoline engine and electric drive, the BMW Active Hybrid X6 offers a significant increase in dynamic performance together with a reduction of fuel consumption and emissions by approximately 20 per cent. This joint enhancement of driving pleasure and efficiency
clearly proves that the BMW Active Hybrid X6 is a typical BMW in the hybrid segment.

BMW Active Hybrid technology offers the driver three significant options: to drive under electric power alone, to use the power of the combustion engine, or to benefit form the combination of both drive modes. Driving completely free of CO2 in the electric mode is possible up to a speed of 60 km/h or 37 mph. The combustion engine then cuts in as required (as a function of load conditions) and is automatically switched off when driving in overrun at a speed of less than 65 km/h or 40 mph.

The drive system featured in the BMW Active Hybrid X6 consists of a 300 kW/407 hp V8 power unit with BMW Twin Power Turbo Technology and two electric motors developing 67 kW/91 hp and, respectively, 63 kW/86 hp. Maximum system output is 357 kW/485 hp, peak torque is 780 Newton-metres/575 lb-ft. This makes the BMW Active Hybrid X6 the most
powerful hybrid vehicle in the world.

Through its unique balance of performance and fuel economy the BMW Active Hybrid X6 sets new standards both in the hybrid vehicle segment and in the overall market of BMW X models. Acceleration from a standstill to 100 km/h comes in 5.6 seconds. Average fuel consumption in the EU5 test cycle is 9.9 litres/100 km (equivalent to 28.5 mpg imp),
the CO2 emission rating is 231 grams/kilometer.

Electrical energy is stored in an Ni MH high-performance battery with
a capacity of 2.4 kWh. The temperature of the high-voltage battery is controlled as required and with maximum efficiency by liquid cooling interacting with the air conditioning and an external heat exchanger. Over and above the electric motors, the high-performance battery also supplies electrical energy to the power-consuming items linked to the 12-volt on-board network. The BMW ActiveHybrid X6 is equipped with electromechanical power steering and an electrical climate compressor both remaining fully functional also when the combustion engine is switched off and enhancing the overall efficiency of the vehicle to an even higher standard through their on-demand consumption and uptake of energy.

The particularly prominent Power dome on the engine lid gives the
BMW Active Hybrid X6 a very distinctive look versus the “regular”
BMW X6 as a significant visual highlight. “Active Hybrid” model designations on the tailgate trim bar and on the front doors, the designation “BMW Active Hybrid” on the door entry covers on either side, 19-inch light-alloy wheels (or, as an option, 20-inch light-alloy
wheels in aerodynamically optimised Streamline design), as well
as exterior paintwork in exclusive Blue water metallic for the first time
on a BMW X6 serve furthermore to highlight the particular character
of this unique car.

The BMW Active Hybrid X6 combines innovative drive technology with
the unique concept of a Sports Activity Coupé. The very progressive
and exclusive character of this outstanding vehicle is further underlined
by a particularly wide range of standard features as well as attractive options. The BMW ActiveHybrid X6 comes as standard with features such as comfort seats, automatic air conditioning, cruise control, the BMW Professional navigation system and Park Distance Control.
A further important feature is the electrical opening and closing function on the tailgate. Options include an extended range of nappa leather upholstery in an exclusive Ivory White/Black colour combination complete with double blue seams, a glass sliding/vent roof, a trailer towbar, as well as the complete range of BMW ConnectedDrive including innovative driver assistance systems.

The safety features offered by the BMW Active Hybrid X6 include frontal and side airbags, head airbags at the side, crash-activated headrestsat the front, runflat tyres as well as a Tyre Defect Indicator enabling the driver to monitor the pressure individually in each tyre. BMW Adaptive Headlights complete with a Bending Light function supplement the bi-xenon headlights with their daytime driving lights featured as standard.

BMW Z1

The BMW Z1 was introduced in 1987 and came available in 1988. There were only 4
colors available, although two more were added in 1991, the same year production
of this unique car ended ... The car was based on the E30 325i and shared items
like the engine and dashboard parts. Needless to say the car will be a future classic!


BMW Colors



BMW Z1

Color:	Number:	Year:
Fungelb	264	1988 - 1991
Toprot	257	1988 - 1991
Magic Violett Metallic	260	1991
Pur Blau Metallic	253	1991
Traum Schwarz Metallic	278	1988 - 1991
Ur Grün Metallic	271	1988 - 1991

BMW Specifications



BMW Z1

Model:	Engine:	Power:	Topspeed:	Year:
Z1	M20 6 cylinder	170 HP	225 km/h	1987 - 1992

BMW Scale Models



BMW Z1

Model:	Color:	Manufacturer:	Scale:
Z1	Schwarz	Minichamps	1:18
Z1	Urgrün Metallic	Minichamps (BMW)	1:18
Z1	Toprot	Minichamps (BMW)	1:43
Z1	Traumschwarz	Minichamps (BMW)	1:43
Z1	Green Metallic	Minichamps	1:43
Z1	Purple Metallic	Minichamps	1:43
Z1	Red	Schabak	1:43
Z1	Blue	Schabak	1:43
Z1	Black	Schabak	1:43
Z1	Dark Green	Schabak	1:43
Z1	Sepia	Herpa (BMW)	1:87
Z1	Red	Herpa	1:87
Z1	White	Herpa	1:87
Z1	Yellow	Herpa	1:87
Z1	Blue Metallic	Herpa	1:87
Z1	Green Metallic	Herpa	1:87
Z1 Art Car	Various	Minichamps	1:18

BMW E53 X5

The E53 X5 was the first X series available. It was introduced in 1999 and available
with a 4.4 litre V8, producing 286 HP. That same year, a 3 litre 6 cylinder with 231
horses was added. The X5 proved to be a huge succes, so in 2001 BMW added a
3 litre diesel and a 4.6is with 350 HP came available in 2002. Although not needed,
BMW thought it was time for a facelift, which came available at the end of 2003,
along with a new 4.4 litre V8, an updated 3 litre diesel and a whole new 4.8is.


BMW Colors



BMW E53 X5

Color:	Number:	Year:
Alpinweiss III	300	1999 - present
Imolarot II	405	2002 - present
Schwarz II	668	1999 - present
Carbonschwarz Metallic	416	2004 - present
Cosmosschwarz Metallic	303	1999 - 2001
Graugrün Metallic	442	1999 - 2003
Highlandgrün Metallic	A11	2003 - present
Kalaharibeige Metallic	481	2003 - present
Le Mans Blau Metallic	381	2005 - present
Nachtblau Metallic	-	2003 - present
Olivin Metallic	349	2003 - present
Orinoco Metallic	-	2003 - present
Oxfordgrün II Metallic	430	1999 - 2003
Pearlbeige Metallic	411	1999 - 2003
Saphirschwarz Metallic	475	2001 - present
Sienarot II Metallic	362	1999 - 2003
Stahlgrau Metallic	400	1999 - 2003
Sterlinggrau Metallic	472	2003 - present
Stratusgrau Metallic	440	2005 - present
Titansilber Metallic	354	1999 - present
Toledoblau Metallic	482	2003 - present
Topasblau Metallic	364	1999 - 2003

BMW Specifications



BMW X5

Model:	Engine:	Power:	Topspeed:	Year:
X5 3.0i	M54 6 cylinder	231 HP	205 km/h	1999 - present
X5 4.4i	M62 8 cylinder	286 HP	210 km/h	1999 - 2003
X5 4.4i	N63 8 cylinder	320 HP	235 km/h	2003 - present
X5 4.6is	M62 8 cylinder	350 HP	250 km/h	2002 - 2003
X5 4.8is	N63 8 cylinder	360 HP	250 km/h	2003 - present
X5 3.0d	M57 6 cylinder	184 HP	200 km/h	2001 - 2003
X5 3.0d	M57 6 cylinder	218 HP	215 km/h	2003 - present

BMW Scale Models



BMW E53 X5

Model:	Color:	Manufacturer:	Scale:
X5 4.4i	Silver	Anson	1:18
X5 4.4i	Black	Kyosho (BMW)	1:18
X5 4.4i	Titansilber	Kyosho (BMW)	1:18
X5 4.4i	Oxfordgrün	Kyosho (BMW)	1:18
X5 4.4i	Black	Minichamps	1:43
X5 4.4i	Technoviolett	Minichamps	1:43
X5 4.4i	Black	Minichamps (BMW)	1:43
X5 4.4i	Topasblau	Minichamps (BMW)	1:43
X5 4.4i	Light Blue	Matchbox (BMW)	1:56
X5 4.4i	Black	Herpa	1:87
X5 4.4i	Gold	Herpa	1:87
X5 4.4i	Stahlgrau	Herpa (BMW)	1:87
X5 4.4i	Mobile Tradition	Herpa (BMW)	1:87
X5 3.0d	Stahlgrau	Kyosho (BMW)	1:18
X5 3.0d	Graugrün	Kyosho (BMW)	1:18
X5 3.0d	Mahogani	Kyosho (BMW)	1:43
X5 3.0d	Titansilber "servicemobil"	Kyosho (BMW)	1:43
X5 3.0d	Red	Herpa (BMW)	1:87
X5 3.0d	Titansilber	Herpa (BMW)	1:87
X5 4.4i 2004	Saphirschwarz	Kyosho (BMW)	1:18
X5 4.4i 2004	Sterlinggrau	Kyosho (BMW)	1:18
X5 4.4i 2004	Titansilber	Kyosho (BMW)	1:18

The "Auto Trophy 2009" goes to the BMW X1, the BMW 1 Series Convertible and the new BMW brand campaign.

Sheer driving pleasure generates enthusiasm again and again. Two current models were able to win their respective vehicle categories in this year’s readers’ vote by the magazine “AutoZeitung”: the BMW X1 and the BMW 1 Series Convertible. What is more, the new brand campaign focusing on the characteristic feeling of joy conveyed by BMW was also awarded the “Auto Trophy 2009”. The award ceremony, held yesterday at the “Meilenwerk” in Berlin, was attended by Dr. Norbert Reithofer, Chairman of the Board of Management BMW AG, Dr. Klaus Draeger, Member of the Board of Management of BMW AG, Development and Ian Robertson, Member of the Board of Management, Sales and Marketing.

The “Auto Trophy” is one of the most important automobile awards in Germany and was awarded for the 22nd time this year. Over 104,000 readers of “AutoZeitung” participated in the vote. They chose their favourites out of 370 current models in 27 categories. The BMW X1 won the category “Off-road vehicles up to 30,000 Euros” only a few weeks after its world premiere at the International Automobile Show in Frankfurt (IAA). The BMW X1, produced at the BMW plant in Leipzig since September, brings the particular style of sheer driving pleasure peculiar to BMW X vehicles to a model in the compact segment for the first time. After a successful market launch, the vehicle’s achievement in the “Auto Trophy” 2009 comes as no surprise. “With the BMW X1 we have captured the essence of the times. Customer response to date has been outstanding,” confirmed Board Chairman Dr. Norbert Reithofer at the award ceremony.

The open-top BMW 1 Series was able to repeat its success from last year in the vehicle category “Convertibles up to 30,000 Euros”. The elegant, sporty four-seater once again impressed the public with its aesthetic appeal characteristic of BMW convertible models coupled with the agility typical of the BMW 1 Series. Not only is the engine range unique, with four petrol and three diesel power units covering an output range of 105 kW/143 bhp to 225 kW/306 bhp, the efficiency of the BMW 1 Series Convertible is also remarkable. The benchmark is primarily set in this area by the BMW 118d Convertible, which accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in 9.5 seconds and in the EU test cycle achieves an average fuel consumption of 4.9 litres over 100 kilometres and a CO2 output of 129 grams per kilometre.

The “Auto Trophy” for the BMW 1 Series Convertible was received by Head of Development Dr. Klaus Draeger from the hands of TV presenter Barbara Schöneberger and Editor-in-Chief of "AutoZeitung” Volker Koerdt. Ian Robertson, Head of Sales and Marketing, was pleased to receive the award for the “best advertising of the year”. This prize also went to BMW for the second time in succession. After the launch campaign for the BMW 1 Series Coupé in 2008, this year it was the new brand campaign which met with an especially positive response. It makes “joy” - the core value of the brand BMW - the central theme of communication. Joy is conveyed in emotional style in TV commercials, on the internet, on posters and in print advertisements. The new brand campaign is designed for consistent use worldwide: through the theme of “joy” it focuses on two main points - the efficient dynamics and the aesthetic design of BMW brand vehicles.


Source: BMW Group Press Release.