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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Warning of people in danger
If the system detects a person in the defined
area in front of the vehicle and if there is the danger
of a collision with this person, a warning
symbol appears in the Control Display and
Hea ...
Tilting the glass sunroof
Push switch upward briefly.
▷ Closed roof is tilted open.
▷ The opened roof closes until
it is in its tilted position. The
sliding visor stays completely
open. ...
Vehicle equipment
All standard, country-specific and optional
equipment that is offered in the model series is
described in this chapter. Therefore, equipment
is also described that is not available in a vehicle, ...
