Printing Release: BMW will unveil ii stunning signature cars at the North American International Motorcar Evidence in Detroit in Jan. The dazzling new BMW 650i Convertible will make its Earth Premiere along with the all-new BMW 1 Series One thousand Coupe, which will shift the paradigm in the small performance car category. The updated BMW one Serial Coupe and Convertible will also make their World Premieres.

BMW 6 Series Convertible
The new BMW 650i Convertible fulfils the wishes of the most discerning automotive enthusiast as The Ultimate Driving Machine® with groundbreaking luxury and crisp practiced looks. In the premium convertible market, the 650i offers the most avant-garde chassis technology as well as well-nigh innovative comfort, infotainment and safety features. A sweeping hood, aft-set passenger compartment, long wheelbase and muscular profile embody the authentication proportions of a BMW Convertible.

The new BMW 650i Convertible combines these features with a classic soft-top roof with flying buttress design. Powerfully contoured surfaces hope the anticipated BMW driving experience. The luxurious ambience of the interior is highlighted by a driver-oriented cockpit which wraps the front and rear passengers in a feeling of aesthetic security.

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The 4.4-liter V-eight engine develops a maximum 400 hp between five,500 and 6,400 rpm, and makes meridian torque of 450 lb-ft betwixt 1,750 and iv,500 rpm.

The 8-speed Sport Automatic transmission fitted to the new BMW 650i Convertible boasts a perfect blend of speed, flexibility, sportiness, and efficiency. The commuter can cull to select gears manually via shift paddles on the standard Sport leather steering wheel. Befitting The Ultimate Driving Motorcar®, the 650i Convertible will also be available with a six-speed transmission transmission.
The new 650i Convertible will go on sale in the jump of 2011 as a 2012 model for the United States.

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BMW i Series M Coupe
The M bluecoat was awarded to the 1 Series Coupe after BMW M engineers and examination drivers achieved the infrequent power delivery and the signature, most-perfect driving behavior of a BMW M automobile.

Dimensions and Structure
The new 1 Series M Coupe features a high-strength steel unibody, with unique, widened fenders and rear quarter panels to house a substantially widened track. It also features a metal roof console which saves about 35 lbs compared to BMW ane Series models equipped with a moonroof. The 2011 BMW 1 Series M Coupe, constructed as one of BMW'southward most performance-oriented vehicles in contempo years, will not be offered with a moonroof. This weight savings – at the tallest point of the vehicle – provides a corresponding drib in the center of gravity, which contributes to improved driving dynamics. It also helps maximize head room (or helmet room, every bit the example may be).

Applied science a chassis to be "faster than its engine."
Providing sure-footed responsive handling for a high-performance, powerful and luxurious coupe, while keeping mass under control, presented numerous challenges for BMW Thou'due south engineers. The result is an aluminum suspension originally conceived for the current-generation M3, and tuned specifically for this model at BMW 1000's Nurburgring Nordschleife test center. Of course, every BMW design begins with arranging major components in a way that facilitates near-perfect front/rear weight rest (51.7/48.3).

Engine and Transmission.
The heart of every BMW is the engine, and so an inline-6 with outstanding operation and complimentary-revving behavior propels the BMW 1 Series One thousand Coupe. In the 1 Series M Coupe, the BMW inline-6 engine concept is realized in its virtually up-to-date form. The twin-turbocharged, all-aluminum, 3.0-liter inline-six is characterized by instantaneous response to the accelerator pedal, fantastic sounds, and a free-revving spirit. A close ratio half-dozen-speed transmission transmission sends power to the rear wheels in the BMW 1 Series K Coupe

Innovative Aerodynamics: Air Curtains.
Consistency between class and function is crucial to engineers at BMW 1000, who seek perfect balance of various aerodynamic factors in the wind tunnel. As a event, the i Serial M Coupe has been equipped with BMW's latest aerodynamic innovation. Air curtains, used here for the commencement time in a BMW production vehicle, meliorate air flow around the cycle arches with the benefit of significantly reduced turbulence.

The 2011 BMW 1 Series Thousand Coupe will be available in limited quantities and with a express range of options at Authorized BMW Centers in Jump, 2011.

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Updated BMW i Series Coupe and Convertible
The unmistakable profile of the 2012 BMW i Series, which stand for the purest expression of BMW Deoxyribonucleic acid, is at present sharper than ever. The new design of the forepart fascia of both models includes BMW'south innovative Air Curtain that counters turbulence near the wheel arches and and then reduces the aerodynamic resistance of the vehicle. New exterior design accents have been incorporated into the headlight and tail light clusters. In the interior, new switches and controls have a more than refined look and feel. The updated one Serial Coupe and Convertible will proceed sale this Leap.

Powered by a 3.0-liter, 230 horsepower inline-6 engine that generates 200 lb-ft of torque, the 128i Coupe and Convertible feature BMW's Valvetronic throttle-less intake technology and aluminum/magnesium construction – cadre elements of BMW'due south EfficientDynamics. The 2012 BMW 135i Coupe and Convertible characteristic BMW's newest, 3.0-liter inline-half dozen engine. Equipped with a single, twin-scroll turbocharger, Loftier-pressure level direct injection and BMW's revolutionary Valvetronic throttle-less intake engineering science, the engine produces 300 horsepower and 300 lb-ft of torque.

BMW one Series Coupe.
By combining sporty rear-bicycle drive dynamics, active treatment, powerful engines and seating for 4, the 2012 1 Series Coupe continues to reinvent the niche that the legendary BMW 2002 created. Powerful engines, the rear-wheel drive typical of the brand and inspirational agility make the BMW ane Series Coupe stand up out from the crowd. Information technology possesses characteristics unique in the compact premium vehicle segment.

With these updates, the BMW i Series Coupe develops further as one of the most desirable Ultimate Driving Machines® in the business. Two versions are available: the 128i Coupe and the 135i Coupe. Each has been enhanced to meliorate convenience and comfort for the 1 Serial' quaternary model twelvemonth in the Us.

BMW one Series Convertible
For drivers whose definition of Joy includes current of air in the confront and sunshine higher up, the BMW 1 Series Convertible continues the tradition established by the iconic BMW 2002 sport sedan. The essence of such driving purity – a responsive inline-vi engine perfectly positioned within a rear-drive chassis to provide balanced, sporty dynamics – is at the centre of this meaty four-seat convertible. For the 2012 model year, 2 versions are bachelor with inline-6 power: the 128i and the 135i.

Distinctive BMW Convertible appearance
In a mere 22 seconds—even on the move at speeds up to 25 miles per hr—occupants of the ane Series Convertible can go from encapsulated condolement to pinnacle-downward exhilaration. If weather condition dictate, the electro-hydraulically-operated softtop can exist raised within the aforementioned 22 seconds, producing a distinctive silhouette enhanced by long frameless doors. The characteristic features of the BMW kidney-shaped grill, front skirt, door sills and rear skirt are identical to those of the ane Series Coupe.

The standard softtop is available in either black or taupe cloth, but it is the optional Moonlight Black version which is unique to the i Series Convertible. A distinctive feature of the 1 Series Convertible is the flared shoulder line which runs parallel to the road. This shoulder line flows from the hood past the A colonnade to the body lid, forming a surface which encompasses the entire interior, giving the impression of a boat deck.

The view from the rear is influenced by the position of the softtop: with the top lowered, completely concealed in the tail, the expect is apartment and elegant; the appearance with the top upwardly is broad shouldered. The trunk lid has an integrated spoiler chiseled into the rear finish of the car to accentuate the curt rear section. On the 135i, an boosted lip spoiler provides greater downforce on the rear end at loftier speeds.

BMW ConnectedDrive: new interface for the integration of iPhone apps.
The 2012 i Series Coupe and Convertible will be the first BMW models to offering selected iPhone applications for fifty-fifty greater integration in the vehicle. This interface for the first time allows features such equally Facebook, web radio and Twitter to be shown on the vehicle brandish and accessed using the iDrive Controller. This new as yet unmatched capability enhances the already extensive BMW ConnectedDrive package of features and sees BMW once over again underline its leading office in the field of in-auto integration technology designed to enhance both convenience and safety.

[Source: BMW ]