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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Attractive supplements to the program of external paint finishes, light
alloy wheel and leather trim
The program of external paint finishes for the new BMW X6 consists of two
non-metallic and eight metallic colours, including Marrakech Brown metallic,
Orion Silver metallic and Midnight Blue metal ...
Towing other vehicles
General information
Light towing vehicle
Your vehicle must not be lighter than the
vehicle being towed; otherwise, it will not be
possible to control vehicle response.◀
Attaching the to ...
LATCH child restraint fixing system
LATCH: Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren.
Coupe: rear seats
The anchor points for the lower LATCH anchors are located behind the labeled
protective caps.
Convertible: rear seats
To inst ...
