Audi R8 GRAND-AM Debut

Audi will participate on the prestigious GRAND-AM Rolex Sports Car Series. The said automaker will launched a powerful 480 hp GT sportscar. Teams APR Motorsport and Oryx Racing are the one who will use the said race-car.

Audi will once again try to grab the success of the previous successor – the Audi R8 LMS.

2013 MINI Roadster: Officially Launched

People who are looking for a new car that is fun and want to have a good-time cruising on the road during weekend, and at the same functional during weekdays where you will return to your work or other things that you usually do on a fast-pace life in the city.

Look no further, MINI has released their Roadster models. This would be the first time in the history that MINI will be released in the factory as convertible. The Roadster will have two engine option; a gasoline-fed and diesel-fed engine with different variants.

Here are the variant that you choose from, the difference is just from their features and functionality.

MINI John Cooper Works Roadster
Engine Type: Four-cylinder, petrol-fed, twin-turbo engine.
Displacement: 1,598/1.6liter
Horsepower: 211 hp at 6,000 rpm
Max. torque: 260 Nm at 1,850–5,600 rpm
(280 Nm/207 lb-ft with Overboost at 2,000 – 5,100 rpm).
Acceleration 0–100 km/h (62 mph): 6.5 seconds.
Top speed: 237 km/h (147 mph).

MINI Cooper S Roadster:
Engine Type: Four-cylinder, petrol-fed, twin-turbo engine.
Displacement: 1,598/1.6liter.
Horsepower: 184 hp at 5,500 rpm.
Max. torque: 240 Nm/177 lb-ft at 1,600 – 5,000 rpm
(260 Nm/192 lb-ft with Overboost at 1,730 – 4,500 rpm).
Acceleration 0–100 km/h (62 mph): 7.0 seconds. Top speed: 227 km/h (141 mph).

MINI Cooper Roadster:
Engine Type:Four-cylinder petrol engine with BMW VALVETRONIC technology.
Displacement: 1,598/1.6liter.
Horsepower: 122 hp at 6,000 rpm.
Max. torque: 160 Nm/118 lb-ft at 4,250 rpm.
Acceleration 0–100 km/h (62 mph): 9.2 seconds.
Top speed: 199 km/h (124 mph).

MINI Cooper SD Roadster:
Engine Type:Four-cylinder turbodiesel with MINI TwinPower Turbo technology.
Displacement: 1,995 cc/2.0 liter
Horsepower: 143 hp at 4,000 rpm.
Torque: 305 Nm/225 lb-ft at 1,750 – 2,700 rpm.
Acceleration 0–100 km/h (62 mph): 8.1 seconds.
Top speed: 212 km/h (132 mph).

So if you are a urban type individual who wants to unwind during weekend and maybe single, this vehicle is perfect for you. Posh and Fashion junkie, this will be your next option in buying a new car.

Here are more images of the vehicle.

2013 BMW ActiveHybrid 5: Officially Launched

This past few days the battle for the bragging rights for having a vehicle that is powerful but very fuel-efficient started. BMW, Toyota, and Lexus started their presence on that approach by showing their very impressive vehicles, and introducing new-technology and standards that other automaker kinda overlook — still busy manufacturing engine that still fully dependent on gasoline and diesel and I'm wondering what is their research and development are doing to innovate their companies.

Anyway, in terms of hybrid technology, Toyota and Lexus still have the edge; this past week, Toyota introduced TS030, their hybrid racing car and Lexus launches their luxurious hybrid, the Lexus GS450H — powerful yet efficient right?

BMW also introduced and impressed us with their vehicles that are powerful — I mean powerful —yet very efficient — I love their triple-turbo diesel variant.


And today, BMW will yet again impressed us with their official launched of the 2013 BMW ActiveHybrid 5; based on BMW Series 5 model that is fully hybrid, making it another first for the automaker.


A twin-turbo inline-six/straight-six engine layout, equipped with VALVETRONIC technolgy, 3.0 litres engine displacement, and has an output of 306hp at 5800 rpm and 400Nm of Torque; the electric motor has has an output of 55hp and 210Nm of torque. With total power output on both engine of 340hp and a torque of 340Nm you will definitely go wrong with it, because of power, fuel-efficiency, plus luxury. Data on its fuel consumption, it has a 6.4–7.0 litres/100 kilometres or 40–44 mpg imp — an impressive engine.

Other impressive fuel-efficient technology equipped in this car are the ECO mode, Start-stop function, and Coasting mode.

Start-stop function do, is when the vehicle is at full-stop, the engine will automatically turn-off, but still maintaining it climate inside using a stationary climate-control, as if the car was running; the ECO Mode supports a particularly fuel-efficient driving style and makes more frequent use of all-electric mode by modifying the characteristics of the powertrain, including the transmission, while the electrically powered convenience functions are set for optimal efficiency; and the Coasting mode do is, it shuts-down the internal-combustion engine and disconnects it from the driveshaft making fuel-efficient.

Here are the technical spec of the vehicle:

BMW ActiveHybrid 5
Body
No. of doors/seats		4 / 5
Length/width/height (unladen)	mm		4899 / 1860 / 1464
Wheelbase	mm		2968
Track, front/rear	mm		1600 / 1627
Ground clearance		141
Turning circle	m		11.95
Tank capacity	approx. l		67
Cooling system incl. heating	l		10.3
Engine oil2)	l		6.5
Weight, unladen, to DIN/EU	kg		1850 / 1925
Max load to DIN	kg		550
Max permissible weight	kg		2400
Max axle load, front/rear	kg		1140 / 1350
Max trailer load, braked (12%)/unbraked	kg		– / –
Max roof load/towbar download	kg		100 / –
Luggage comp capacity	l		375
Air drag	cd x A		0.28 x 2.35
Engine
Configuration/No. of cyls./valves		R / 6 / 4
Engine technology		BMW TwinPower Turbo technology with twin-scroll turbocharging, High Precision Direct Petrol Injection and fully variable valve control (VALVETRONIC)
Effective capacity	cm³		2979
Bore/stroke	mm		89.6 / 84.0
Compression ratio	:1		10.2
Fuel grade		min RON 91
Output	kW/hp		225 / 306
at	min–1		5800
Torque	Nm		400
at	min–1		1200-5000
Output electric motor	kW/hp		40 / 55
Torque electric motor	Nm		210
System output	kW/hp		250 / 340
System torque	Nm		450
Electrical system
Battery/Installation	Ah/–		90 +50 / luggage comp.
High-voltage battery	Wh		1350
Alternator	A/W		200 + 170 / 2800 + 2400
Driving dynamics and safety
Suspension, front		Double track control arm with separate lower track arm level, aluminium, small steering roll radius, anti-dive
Suspension, rear		Integral-V multi-arm axle, aluminium, with anti-squat and anti-dive, double acoustic separation
Brakes, front		Frame-type aluminium single-piston floating-calliper disc brakes
Diameter	mm		348 x 36 / vented
Brakes, rear		Aluminium single-piston floating-calliper disc brakes
Diameter	mm		345 x 24 / vented
Driving stability systems		Standard: DSC incl. ABS and DTC (Dynamic Traction Control), CBC (Cornering Brake Control), DBC (Dynamic Brake Control), Dry Braking function, Fading Compensation, Start-Off Assistant, optional: Dynamic Damping Control
Safety equipment		Standard: airbags for driver and front passenger, side airbags for driver and front passenger, head airbags for front and rear seats, three-point inertia-reel seatbelts on all seats with belt stopper, belt latch tensioner and belt force limiter integrated in the front seats, crash-activated head restraints at the front, crash sensors, Tyre Defect Indicator
Steering		Electric Power Steering (EPS) with Servotronic
Steering ratio, overall	:1		17.1
Tyres, front/rear		225/55 R17 97W
Rims, front/rear		8J x 17 light-alloy

BMW ConnectedDrive
Comfort		Optional: BMW Assist incl. Enquiry Service, remote-control functions, Real-Time Traffic Information, BMW TeleServices, integration of mobile devices
Infotainment		Optional: internet access, BMW Online incl. Park Info, National Info, Google Local Search, News, Real-Time Weather, BMW Routes, Office functions, Bluetooth Audio Streaming, Online Update Music Tracks, apps
Safety		Optional: Adaptive Headlights with cornering lights, variable light distribution and adaptive headlight range control, High Beam Assistant, Park Distance Control, rear-view camera, Surround View incl. Top View and Side View, BMW Night Vision with pedestrian detection, Head-Up Display, Parking Assistant, Lane Change Warning, Lane Departure Warning, Speed Limit Info, Active Protection, Advanced eCall
Transmission
Type of gearbox		Eight-speed automatic with Steptronic
Gear ratios I	:1		4.714
II	:1		3.143
III	:1		2.106
IV	:1		1.667
V	:1		1.285
VI	:1		1.000
VII	:1		0.839
VIII	:1		0.667
R	:1		3.317
Final drive	:1		2.929
Performance
(System) Power/weight ratio	kg/kW		8.2 (7.4)
Output per litre	kW/l		75.5
Acceleration 0–100 km/h	s		5.9
0–1000 m	s		25.5
in 4th gear 80–120km/h	s		–
Top speed	km/h		250
BMW EfficientDynamics
BMW EfficientDynamics standard features		BMW ActiveHybrid, Brake Energy Regeneration with energy flow and efficiency display, hybrid-specific Auto Start-Stop function, EPS (Electric Power Steering), ECO PRO mode, intelligent lightweight construction, air flap control, on-demand operation of ancillary units, climate compressor integrated in the high-voltage network, map-controlled oil pump, tyres with reduced rolling resistance
Fuel consumption EU 3)
with standard tyres: rims 8J x 17, tyres 225/55 R17 (option 2K1)
Urban	l/100km		5.7
Extra-urban	l/100km		6.7
Combined	l/100km		6.4
CO2	g/km		149
rims 8J x 18 and tyres 245/45 R18 or winter tyres (option 2AU, 2HM, 2K2, 931)
Urban	l/100km		6.1
Extra-urban	l/100km		7.3
Combined	l/100km		6.8
CO2	g/km		160
rims 8J x 18 front, 9J x 18 rear and tyres 245/45 R18 front, 275/40 R18 rear (option 2AH, 2DC, 2NC), rims 8.5J x 19 front, 9J x 19 rear and tyres 245/40 R19 front, 275/35 R19 rear (option 2K3, 2WC, 2MZ, 2ND), rims 8.5J x 20 front, 9J x 20 rear and tyres 245/35 R20 front, 275/30 R20 rear (option 2H9)
Urban	l/100km		6.2
Extra-urban	l/100km		7.4
Combined	l/100km		7.0
CO2	g/km		163
Emission rating		EU5

Here are the images of the vehicle:

So if you are looking for a powerful yet very fuel-efficient car, maybe you can look on this one.

Hope to see more of these vehicle this 2012.

2013 Lexus GS250, GS350, and GS450 officially launched - Asian Market

Yesterday, BMW launched their powerful line-up of vehicles that have an impact in automotive industry by introducing "powerful yet fuel-efficient" approach and introducing new standards in terms of technology that will leap them ahead. The introduction of "powerful yet fuel-efficient" approach is the name of the game this 2012 by the automakers. Besides BMW, Toyota also introduced that kind of approach by launching its weapon in motorsport, the TS030 Hybrid which Toyota will make another mark in the field of hybrid cars.

This week, Toyota's luxury line Lexus also launches their new vehicle line up, the new GS series. One of their model will make another mark by using the approach of "powerful yet fuel-efficient" vehicles. Their vehicles are 2013 Lexus GS250, 2013 Lexus GS350, and the introduction of a powerful hybrid GS450H.

GS models will have three variants to choose from, although having one engine spec, but it will differ from features and price package; variants are Version L, F-Sports, and I-Package.

2013 Lexus GS 250
This will be their entry level luxury-car in the GS series. It will be equipped with a 4GR-FSE, V6 layout, 2.5 displacement, and gasoline-fed engine; with an output of 200+ horsepower transferred on its rear-wheels — in short, this vehicle is a rear-wheel drive; and will have a 6-speed Automatic Transmission — Super ECT/ Super Electronically Controlled Transmission. The vehicle will be available in three variants; Version L, F-Sports, and I-Package. The F-Sports variant will introduced the Lexus Dynamic Handling system (LDH) feature that will provide cruising ability in high-speed — smells like a Hyundai Genesis sedan there, and I love to see this vehicle running in Wangan to see the technology will handle the demand of the road.


2013 Lexus GS 350
Lexus GS 350 is their mid-range vehicle for those buyers who wants a little bit more space and power. The said model will be equipped with a 2GR-FSE, 3.5 displacement, V6-layout, gasoline-fed engine; with an output of 300+ horsepower. The said vehicle will be offered in rear-wheel drive and all-wheel drive layout. The 2013 Lexus GS 350 will be available in three variants; Version L, F-Sports, and I-Package.


2013 Lexus GS 450
The GS 450 will be the high-end and flagship of the GS models. Lexus GS 450 will be powered by 2GR-FXE, 3.5 displacement, V6-layout, gasoline-fed engine, with a total output of 340+ hp and having a torque of 400+ NM on both engine and electric motor. The said vehicle will be offered in rear-wheel drive layout. The 2013 Lexus GS 450 will be available in three variants; Version L, F-Sports, and I-Package.


Other great feature of the Lexus GS series are, some of the components installed in the vehicle is made from organic materials; for example, the engine-cover for the Lexus GS250 made from bagasse (sugar cane residue after juice), its door trim are from kenaf (an annual plant of the mallow) — similar to Mercedes Benz adopting Banana materials for its A-Series models. Once again, an innovation by introducing organic materials.

The said models will be available this coming March.

2013 BMW X6 Officially Released - Asian Market

Unique - and now more exceptional than ever: the new BMW X6.



On all models that BMW launched, their latest model is definitely will be the ultimate driving machine. Power, fuel-efficient, and an introduction of new systems on the vehicle are factors why choose this model.

The BMW X6 will available in gasoline-fed and diesel-fed engine with an engine layout of straight-6 or inline-6 and V-8. On the BMW X6 gasoline-fed engine side, the varieties are; on the gasoline-fed engine, a V8 BMW X6 xDrive50i will have a power-output of 407 bhp and the straight-six or inline-six BMW X6 xDrive35i will have a 306 bhp; what I like about the diesel version of BMW X6 is that, BMW will offer twin-turbo, common-rail direct-inject engines to the consumer— fuel-efficient but powerful; it will be offered in inline-6 layout for models BMW X6 xDrive40d and BMW X6 xDrive30d, having an output of 306 bhp and 245 bhp respectively.


Now, for those BMW adrenaline-junkie out there, an M version will be offered for both diesel and gasoline engine. For the gasoline variant, the BMW X6M will have a V8 engine layout that will have a power-output of 555 bhp, it will be equipped with a 6-speed M Sport automatic transmission — compared to the other model variants that has an 8-speed sports transmission; and to be unique with the other variants, this model will be having its own suspension technology. The diesel variant of the M series is very impressive; the inline-6/straight-six BMW X6 M50d will be equipped with three-turbochargers as a standard— first in the world—and has a power-output of 381bhp, with a monstrous torque of 740NM.


And last will be the introduction of LED headlights and tailights as a standard to to all their variants, compared to the HID Xenon lights that still offers to other automakers.

So if you are thinking of buying and looking for a powerful vehicle, then look no further.

Toyota Unveils TS030 Hybrid

Toyota was the one perfected the mass-production of hybrid cars in the market by introducing Toyota Prius back in 2000, beating the Honda hybrid that time.
Audi perfected the first fuel-efficient racing car by introducing its diesel LM cars in 24hr Le-Mans, putting them to the podium. Toyota also introduced a fuel-efficient racing car on an old GT-500 Denso Toyota Supra, converting it to a hybrid. A potential winning strategy for an endurance race by minimizing the pit-stop of the race car for refuel.

Today, Toyota will again made their mark in fuel-efficiency by introducing their hybrid LM racing car that will compete in Le-Mans 24hrs; Toyota Racing's TS030 Hybrid.


The introduction of this racing car will definitely change the world of motorsports and Toyota will pioneer that.

The said car is the predecessor of iconic Toyota TS010 and TS020 which participated in Le-Mans with podium success in the 90's — The term "TS" in the codename means Toyota Sports.

The said car will be equipped with a V8 3.4-litre natural-aspirated, gasoline-fed engine combined with a hybrid system with a capacitor storage from Nisshinbo as their official partner. Also, the introduction of the THS-R— TOYOTA Hybrid System - Racing —powertrain which will deliver maximum performance and efficiency.

Below is the official technical specification of the racing car:

TS030 HYBRID
Type: Le Mans Prototype (LMP1)
Bodywork: Carbon fibre composite
Gearbox: Transversal with 6 gears sequential
Gearbox casing: Aluminium
Driveshafts: Constant velocity tripod plunge-joint driveshafts
Clutch: Multidisc
Differential: Viscous mechanical locking differential
Suspension: Independent front and rear double wishbone, pushrod-system
Springs: Torsion bars
Anti roll bars: Front and rear
Steering: Hydraulically assisted
Brakes: Dual circuit hydraulic braking system, mono-block light-alloy brake calipers front and rear
Discs: Ventilated front and rear in carbon
Rims: Magnesium forged wheels
Front rims: 14.5 x 18 inch
Rear rims: 14.5 x 18 inch
Tyres: Michelin radial
Front tyres: 36/71-18
Rear tyres: 37/71-18
Length: 4650mm
Width: 2000mm
Height: 1030mm
Fuel capacity: 73 litres
Powertrain: TOYOTA HYBRID System - Racing (THS-R)
Engine: 90° V8 normally aspirated engine
Fuel: Petrol
Engine Capacity: 3.4l
Valves: 4
Air restrictors: 1 x 43.3mm
Capacitor: Nisshinbo
Front Hybrid Motor: Aisin AW
Rear Hybrid Motor: DENSO



Drivers for this car are former F1 and Le-Man driver Alex Wurz; Le-Mans and Sebring driver Nicolas Lapierre; and Japan GT driver Kazuki Nakajima.

This will be another milestone for Toyota by introducing their official racing hybrid car.

2012-2013 BMW 316d, 318d, and 320d official technical specification

BMW released the official specification for their 2012-2013 316d, 318d and 320d models. Below are the specification of the said models.


                                                                                                                                             BMW 316d                                              BMW 318d

Body
No. of doors/seats		4 / 5		4 / 5
L/W/H 1) (unladen)	mm		4624 / 1811 / 1429		4624 / 1811 / 1429
Wheelbase	mm		2810		2810
Front/rear track	mm		1543 / 1583		1543 / 1583
Ground clearance	mm		140		140
Turning circle	m		11.3		11.3
Fuel capacity	approx. l		57		57
Cooling and heating system reservoir capacity	l		7.6 (7.7)		7.6 (7.7)
Engine oil capacity 2)	l		5.2		5.2
Weight, unladen (DIN/EU)	kg		1410 / 1485 (1430 / 1505)		1410 / 1485 (1430 / 1505)
Payload (DIN)	kg		550		550
Permitted total weight	kg		1960 (1980)		1960 (1980)
Permitted axle load, front/rear	kg		905 / 1130		905 / 1130
Permitted trailer load (12%) braked/unbraked	kg		1600 / 745		1600 / 745
Permitted roof load/trailer download	kg		75 / 75		75 / 75
Luggage compartment capacity	l		480		480
Aerodynamic drag	cc x A		0.26 x 2.20		0.26 x 2.20
Engine
Type/no. of cylinders/valves		in-line / 4 / 4		in-line / 4 / 4
Engine technology			BMW TwinPower Turbo technology with variable-geometry turbocharger, common-rail direct fuel injection with magnetic valve injectors, maximum injection pressure 1600 bar
Effective capacity	cc		1995		1995
Stroke/bore	mm		90.0 / 84.0		90.0 / 84.0
Compression ratio	:1		16.5		16.5
Fuel type		Diesel		Diesel
Output	kW/hp		85 /116		105 / 143
at rpm	min–1		4000		4000
Torque (with overboost)	Nm		260		320
at rpm	min–1		1750 – 2500		1750 – 2500
Electrical
Battery charge/location	Ah/–		90 / luggage compartment		90 / luggage compartment
Alternator current/output	A/W		180 / 2520		180 / 2520
Driving Dynamics and Safety
Front suspension			Aluminium double-joint spring-strut axle with displaced camber, small positive steering roll radius, transverse force compensation, anti-dive
Rear suspension			Five-link axle in lightweight construction
Front brakes			Single-piston swing-calliper disc brakes
Diameter	mm		4)/vented		4)/vented
Rear brakes			Single-piston swing-calliper disc brakes
Diameter	mm		4)/vented		4)/vented
Driving stability systems			As standard: DSC incl. ABS, ASC and DTC (Dynamic Traction Control), CBC Cornering Brake Control, DBC Dynamic Brake Control, brake drying function, fading compensation, start-off assist
Safety equipment			As standard: driver and front-seat passenger airbags, driver and front-seat passenger side airbags, front and rear head airbags, three-point automatic seatbelts for all seats, seatbelt tensioners and seatbelt force limiters in front seats, crash sensors, tyre defect indicator
Steering			Electromechanical rack-and-pinion power steering (EPS), optional: Servotronic function, Variable Sport Steering
Overall steering ratio	:1		15.1		15.1
Front/rear tyres		205/60 R16 92W		205/60 R16 92W
Front/rear wheels		7J x 16 steel		7J x 16 steel

Comfort			Optional: BMW Assist including information service, remote functions, Real-Time Traffic Information, BMW TeleServices, mobile device integration
Information and entertainment			Optional: Internet connectivity, BMW Online including parking information, country information, Google business search, news, real-time weather, BMW Routes, office functions, Bluetooth audio streaming, online music title update, apps
Safety			Optional: Adaptive Headlights with turning lights, variable light distribution and adaptive headlight range adjustment, high beam assistance, park distance control, rear view camera, Surround View incl. Side View and Top View, BMW Head-Up Display, cruise control with brake function, Parking Assistant, Lane Chance Warning, Lane Departure Warning with Collision Warning, speed limit and no passing information, Active Protection, extended emergency call
Transmission
Type of gearbox			6-speed manual (optional: 8-speed automatic with Steptronic)
Gear ratios I	:1		4.002 (4.714)		4.002 (4.714)
II	:1		2.109 (3.143)		2.108 (3.143)
III	:1		1.380 (2.106)		1.380 (2.106)
IV	:1		1.000 (1.667)		1.000 (1.667)
V	:1		0.781 (1.285)		0.780 (1.285)
VI	:1		0.645 (1.000)		0.645 (1.000)
VII	:1		– (0.839)		– (0.839)
VIII	:1		– (0.667)		– (0.667)
R	:1		3.647 (3.295)		3.647 (3.295)
Differential ratio	:1		3.231 (2.813)		3.231 (2.813)
Performance
Weight-to-power ratio (DIN unladen)	kg/kW		16.6 (16.8)		13.4 (13.6)
Specific power output	kW/l		42.6		52.6
Acceleration 0–100 km/h	sec.		10.9 (11.2)		9.0 (9.2)
0–1,000 m	sec.		32.1 (32.1)		29.9 (30.0)
in 4th/5th gear 80–120 km/h	sec.		9.3 / 12.5		7.5 / 9.8
Max. speed	km/h		202 (202)		212 (212)
BMW EfficientDynamics
BMW EfficientDynamics Features included as standard			Brake Energy Regeneration, electromechanical power steering, Automatic Start/Stop function, gear shift indicator (manual), ECO PRO mode, intelligent lightweight construction, on-demand operation of ancillary units, map-regulated oil pump, air flap control, Electric Power Steering (EPS), detachable a/c compressor, differential with optimized-warm-up behaviour, tyres with reduced rolling resistance
Fuel consumption (EU)3)
with standard wheels and tyres
Urban	l/100 km		5.4 ( 5.4)		5.5 (5.4)
Extra-urban	l/100 km		3.7 (3.8)		3.8 (3.9)
Total	l/100 km		4.3 (4.4)		4.4 (4.4)
CO2 emissions	g/km		114 (116)		116 (117)
with 7,5J x 16 wheels and 225/55 R16 tyres, with 7,5J x 17 wheels and 225/50 R 17 tyres, with 7,5J x 17 wheels at front, 8,5J x 17 wheels at rear and 225/50 R17 tyres at front, 255/45 R17 tyres at rear, with 8J x 18 wheels and 225/45 R18 tyres, with 8J x 18 wheels at front, 8,5J x 18 wheels at rear and 225/45 R18 tyres at front, 255/40 R18 tyres at rear, with 8J x 19 wheels at front, 8,5J x 19 wheels at rear and 225/40 R19 tyres at front, 255/35 R19 tyres at rear
Urban	l/100 km		5.5 (5.4)		5.5 (5.4)
Extra-urban	l/100 km		3.9 (3.9)		3.9 (3.9)
Combined	l/100 km		4.5 (4.4)		4.5 (4.5)
CO2 emissions	g/km		118 (117)		118 (118)
Emissions standard		EU5		EU5

BMW 320i
Body
No. of doors/seats		4 / 5
L/W/H 1) (unladen)	mm		4624 / 1811 / 1429
Wheelbase	mm		2810
Front/rear track	mm		1543 / 1583
Ground clearance	mm		140
Turning circle	m		11.3
Fuel capacity	approx. l		60
Cooling and heating system reservoir capacity	l		6.7 (7.6)
Engine oil capacity 2)	l		5.75
Weight, unladen (DIN/EU)	kg		1400 / 1475 (1420 / 1495)
Payload (DIN)	kg		550
Permitted total weight	kg		1950 (1970)
Permitted axle load, front/rear	kg		905 / 1125
Permitted trailer load (12%) braked/unbraked	kg		1600 / 695
Permitted roof load/trailer download	kg		75 / 75
Luggage compartment capacity	l		480
Aerodynamic drag	cc x A		0.29 x 2.20
Engine
Type/no. of cylinders/valves		in-line / 4 / 4
Engine technology		BMW TwinPower Turbo technology with twin-scroll turbocharger, High Precision Injection, VALVETRONIC fully variable valve control and Double-VANOS variable camshaft control
Effective capacity	cc		1997
Stroke/bore	mm		90.1 / 84.0
Compression ratio	:1		11.0
Fuel type		min. RON 91
Output	kW/hp		135 / 184
at rpm	min–1		5000
Torque (with overboost)	Nm		270
at rpm	min–1		1250 – 4500
Electrical
Battery charge/location	Ah/–		90 / luggage compartment
Alternator current/output	A/W		170 / 2380
Driving Dynamics and Safety
Front suspension		Aluminium double-joint spring-strut axle with displaced camber, small positive steering roll radius, transverse force compensation, anti-dive
Rear suspension		Five-link axle in lightweight construction
Front brakes		Single-piston swing-calliper disc brakes
Diameter	mm		4)/vented
Rear brakes		Single-piston swing-calliper disc brakes
Diameter	mm		4)/vented
Driving stability systems		As standard: DSC incl. ABS, ASC and DTC (Dynamic Traction Control), CBC Cornering Brake Control, DBC Dynamic Brake Control, brake drying function, fading compensation, start-off assist
Safety equipment		As standard: driver and front-seat passenger airbags, driver and front-seat passenger side airbags, front and rear head airbags, three-point automatic seatbelts for all seats, seatbelt tensioners and seatbelt force limiters in front seats, crash sensors, tyre defect indicator
Steering		Electromechanical rack-and-pinion power steering (EPS), optional: Servotronic function, Variable Sport Steering
Overall steering ratio	:1		15.1
Front/rear tyres		205/60 R16 92W
Front/rear wheels		7J x 16 light-alloy

Comfort		Optional: BMW Assist including information service, remote functions, Real-Time Traffic Information, BMW TeleServices, mobile device integration
Information and entertainment		Optional: Internet connectivity, BMW Online including parking information, country information, Google business search, news, real-time weather, BMW Routes, office functions, Bluetooth audio streaming, online music title update, apps
Safety		Optional: Adaptive Headlights with turning lights, variable light distribution and adaptive headlight range adjustment, high beam assistance, park distance control, rear view camera, Surround View incl. Side View and Top View, BMW Head-Up Display, cruise control with brake function, Parking Assistant, Lane Chance Warning, Lane Departure Warning with Collision Warning, speed limit and no passing information, Active Protection, extended emergency call
Transmission
Type of gearbox		6-speed manual (optional: 8-speed automatic with Steptronic)
Gear ratios I	:1		4.551 (4.714)
II	:1		2.548 (3.143)
III	:1		1.659 (2.106)
IV	:1		1.230 (1.667)
V	:1		1.000 (1.285)
VI	:1		0.830 (1.000)
VII	:1		– (0.839)
VIII	:1		– (0.667)
R	:1		4.138 (3.295)
Differential ratio	:1		3.077 (3.154)
Performance
Weight-to-power ratio (DIN unladen)	kg/kW		10.4 (10.5)
Specific power output	kW/l		67.6
Acceleration 0–100 km/h	sec.		7.3 (7.6)
0–1,000 m	sec.		27.6 (28.0)
in 4th/5th gear 80–120 km/h	sec.		7.4 / 9.0
Max. speed	km/h		235 (235)
BMW EfficientDynamics
BMW EfficientDynamics Features included as standard		Brake Energy Regeneration, electromechanical power steering, Automatic Start/Stop function, gear shift indicator (manual), ECO PRO mode, intelligent lightweight construction, on-demand operation of ancillary units, map-regulated oil pump, air flap control, differential with optimized-warm-up behaviour, tyres with reduced rolling resistance
Fuel consumption (EU)3)
with standard wheels and tyres
Urban	l/100 km		8.2 (7.7)
Extra-urban	l/100 km		4.9 (4.8)
Total	l/100 km		6.1 (5.9)
CO2 emissions	g/km		144 (138)
with 7,5J x 16 wheels and 225/55 R16 tyres, with 7,5J x 17 wheels and 225/50 R 17 tyres, with 7,5J x 17 wheels at front, 8,5J x 17 wheels at rear and 225/50 R17 tyres at front, 255/45 R17 tyres at rear, with 8J x 18 wheels and 225/45 R18 tyres, with 8J x 18 wheels at front, 8,5J x 18 wheels at rear and 225/45 R18 tyres at front, 255/40 R18 tyres at rear, with 8J x 19 wheels at front, 8,5J x 19 wheels at rear and 225/40 R19 tyres at front, 255/35 R19 tyres at rear
Urban	l/100 km		8.4 (7.9)
Extra-urban	l/100 km		5.0 (4.9)
Combined	l/100 km		6.3 (6.0)
CO2 emissions	g/km		147 (141)
Emissions standard		EU5