Intelligent lightweight design brings further reduction in fuel consumption and CO2 emissions
Use of lightweight materials has played a significant role in reducing vehicle weight and in delivering high passenger cell safety standards, combined with a significant increase in strength. At the same time, these measures also help to ensure superior driving dynamics. Intelligent lightweight design is integrated into all areas of BMW vehicle development work and into all components, from the body and engine to the suspension. Materials used include high and ultra-high tensile steels, a hot-stamped B-pillar, plastics and state-of the-art composites. Increased use of aluminium components in the engine and suspension systems has also further reduced the weight of the relevant assemblies.
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Remove attached parts following use
Remove auxiliary mirrors, roof or rear luggage
racks which are no longer required following
use.
Attached parts on the vehicle impair the aerodynamics
and increase the fuel consumption. ...
PDC Park Distance Control
The concept
In addition to the PDC Park Distance Control, the
backup camera*, can be
switched on.
PDC supports you when parking. Objects that
you are approaching slowly in front of or behind
...
Displays in the instrument cluster
Selected program
The selected program is
displayed
in the tachometer.
Program selection
Pressing the button displays a
list
of the selectable programs.
Display on the Control Display
Pr ...
