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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High beams/roadside parking lamps
1 High beams
2 Headlamp flasher
3 Roadside parking lamps
Roadside parking lamps, left or rightThere is an additional option of
switching on the lamps on the side of the car fa ...
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
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Buckling the belt
Make sure you hear the latch plate engage in the
belt buckle. ...
