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  BMW New Class - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The BMW New Class was a line of compact sedans launched with the 1962 1500.
The upscale 2000C and 2000CS coupes were replaced by the six-cylinder BMW E9 coupes, introduced in 1969 with the 2800CS.
The 1800 was the second member of the New Class family, introduced in 1963 with a 90 hp (66 kW) 1.8 L engine.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/BMW_New_Class   (1092 words)

  
 BMW E12 - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The BMW E12 automobile platform was the basis for the 1972 through 1981 BMW 5-Series automobiles and the first platform to bear the 5-Series name: the '5' denoting BMW's fifth 'New Class' platform.
Although BMW had always located turn signal stalks on the right hand side of its steering wheels, the E12 was their first model to have the stalk on the left side.
A well-known legend is that, in an attempt to convince BMW that a better air conditioner was needed, two BMW engineers were treated to a long trip to Texas in the rear seat of a fl BMW 530i with the power windows disabled.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/BMW_E12   (824 words)

  
 20 wheels bmw
The 20 wheels bmw E12 automobile platform was the basis for the 1972 through 1981 20 wheels bmw 5-Series automobiles and the first platform to bear the 5-Series name: the '5' denoting 20 wheels bmw's fifth 'New Class' platform.
Designed as a replacement for the popular Neue Klasse (20 wheels bmw New Class) mid-sized sedan, the E12 5-Series models were smaller than the large 20 wheels bmw E3 sedan but larger than the two-door 2002 models.
This practice was revived as the Z4 replaced the aging Z3 roadster in 2003 and continues as the new 6 Series augments the existing 20 wheels bmw 5 Series.
new-bmw.chat.ru /20-wheels-bmw.html   (549 words)

  
 bmw
In 2004 bmw announced plans to make odd-numbered models sedans and estates or wagons (bmw calls its estates/wagons Touring models), while even-numbered models will be two-door coupes and cabriolets.
This convention started informally in 1976 with the introduction of the 6 Series and later continued in 1989 with the 8 Series, but died off when the latter was discontinued in 1999.
This practice was revived as the Z4 replaced the aging Z3 roadster in 2003 and continues as the new 6 Series augments the existing bmw 5 Series.
new-bmw.chat.ru   (490 words)

  
 AutoWeb - The new BMW 1 Series
BMW accident research shows that almost 80 per cent of all blowouts are detectable in advance because they are preceded by a gradual loss of pressure, this research highlighting the importance of the Tyre Puncture Warning System.
As BMW moved into the 1930s it changed the Seven-based car beyond recognition by producing the 3/20 and 303 before moving firmly into the premium segments with the 327 and 328 and, by the end of the decade, the 335.
The new BMW 1 Series is set to carry on and enhance a very rich reputation for agile spirited BMW cars that reward their drivers....
www.autoweb.com.au /cms/A_102614/newsarticle.html   (10159 words)

  
 2005 3 bmw new
The 2005 3 bmw new E12 automobile platform was the basis for the 1972 through 1981 2005 3 bmw new 5-Series automobiles and the first platform to bear the 5-Series name: the '5' denoting 2005 3 bmw new's fifth 'New Class' platform.
Designed as a replacement for the popular Neue Klasse (2005 3 bmw new New Class) mid-sized sedan, the E12 5-Series models were smaller than the large 2005 3 bmw new E3 sedan but larger than the two-door 2002 models.
This practice was revived as the Z4 replaced the aging Z3 roadster in 2003 and continues as the new 6 Series augments the existing 2005 3 bmw new 5 Series.
www-bmw.chat.ru /2005-3-bmw-new.html   (573 words)

  
 BMW World - New Class
The New Class became the new breed of stylish, sporty automobiles, setting many BMW trends in motion, including brand advertising.
Produced from 1961 to 1977, powered by the M10 engine, the New Class overlapped the introduction of the 3 Series.
Compact, stylish and sporty, the 1500 four-door sedan was the foundation for the New Class.
www.bmwworld.com /models/newclass   (570 words)

  
 2005 325ci bmw
The 2005 325ci bmw E12 automobile platform was the basis for the 1972 through 1981 2005 325ci bmw 5-Series automobiles and the first platform to bear the 5-Series name: the '5' denoting 2005 325ci bmw's fifth 'New Class' platform.
Designed as a replacement for the popular Neue Klasse (2005 325ci bmw New Class) mid-sized sedan, the E12 5-Series models were smaller than the large 2005 325ci bmw E3 sedan but larger than the two-door 2002 models.
This practice was revived as the Z4 replaced the aging Z3 roadster in 2003 and continues as the new 6 Series augments the existing 2005 325ci bmw 5 Series.
www-bmw.chat.ru /2005-325ci-bmw.html   (551 words)

  
 BMW's new GT - DTM Power
BMW is confident it has the answer to this threat in the radical coupé pictured here.
BMW is also expected to make much of its F1 experience to help sell the new car at its launch late in 2003.
As the model is developed, BMW is also rumoured to be in the process of developing an all-new V8 edition of the coupé, although this model could be as far away as 2008.
www.dtmpower.net /forum/showthread.php?t=8147   (925 words)

  
 New MB S-Class Coupe C215   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
New air-filled dampers are said to give superior low-speed ride comfort and high-speed body composure, while an electronic control system is expected to enhance the technology-laden appeal of the V12 flagship.
If you compare the centre console with the one from the new S-Class sedan W220 you will notice how different they really are as the one from the coupe shown here is one piece from the front centre armrest to the dashboard.
However, the new model is not likely to reach the UK until early 2000, which will leave plenty of potential buyers to face an agonising wait, as it is clearly a massive advance over the existing CL coupe.
www.geocities.com /MotorCity/Speedway/5350/c215.htm   (2154 words)

  
 Motoring - BMW's new Rolls Royce
BMW will take control of Rolls Royce in January 2003 and the first new Rolls Royce will also make its debut then.
BMW acquired in 1998 the rights to the Rolls-Royce marque for automotive business, whereas Volkswagen acquired the existing factory in Crewe and the marque Bentley.
To avoid any interruption in Rolls-Royce motor car business, a transition period of five years was agreed between BMW Group and Volkswagen, allowing BMW Group sufficient time for the set up of a new world manufacturing plant and head office for Rolls-Royce motor cars in the UK.
www.wheels24.co.za /Wheels24/News/0,,1369-1372_1256257,00.htm   (377 words)

  
 The New C-Class 4MATIC
Compared with the corresponding component in the models with rear-wheel drive, modifications are nec-essary owing amongst other things to the altered position of the control arms, the torsion bar stabiliser and steering, as well as the additional space required for the front axle drive shafts.
There is a choice between the 2.6-litre V6 engine in the C 240 with 125 kW/170 hp and a maximum torque of 240 Newton metres, and the 3.2-litre power unit in the C 320 which has an output of 160 kW/218 hp and devel-ops a torque of 310 Newton metres.
BMW of NA, BMW AG, Mercedes-Benz USA, DaimlerChrysler AG, Porsche Cars North America, Dr. Ing.h.c.F. Porsche AG, Volkswagen of America and Volkswagen AG and any of their respective subsidiaries.
www.germancarfans.com /news_preview.cfm/newsid/2020718.001/page/3/lang/eng/mercedes/1.html   (502 words)

  
 New Mercedes R-Class   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
According to the manufacturer, the new Mercedes AMG offers the driving experience of a thoroughbred sports car with a 0-60 time of approximately five seconds and a limited top speed of 155mph.
BMW meanwhile are extending their Msports range, which now includes a beefed up version of the cheap new BMW 1-Series.
Drivers of the new BMW 1-Series 130i M Sports will enjoy a leather steering wheel and sports seats, while a three-litre six-cylinder engine provides 265bhp to the hot hatch competitor.
www.uk-car-discount.co.uk /news/mercedes/new-mercedes-r-class.htm   (206 words)

  
 New S-Class: noblesse oblige!
The length of the saloon and limousine increase by 33 mm and 43 mm respectively, to 5,076 mm and 5,206 mm, while the wheelbase increases by 70 mm and 80 mm, to 3,035 mm (saloon) and 3,165 mm (limousine).
This new S-Class does, however, have a personality of its own, with distinctive wheel arches, tapering light units, and lines that are flowing, elegant and indeed sporty, despite its size.
Hushed atmosphere, first class stereo and even television (optional) on the onboard computer, whose excellent reception we were able to confirm despite being in mountainous surroundings.
www.viamichelin.com /viamichelin/gbr/tpl/mag4/art20051101/htm/route-classeS.htm   (1740 words)

  
 Motoring - Merc readies new S-Class
The new S-Class, which will be launced in September at the Frankfurt Motor Show, will feature a range of new petrol engine, which will include V6 and V8 petrol units.
But the biggest news is that it will also come with a 4-litre V8 diesel engine with a power output of 213 kW.
When there is the risk of an accident, the system calculates in the blink of an eye the required braking power, which is immediately supplied when the driver applies the brakes.
www.wheels24.co.za /Wheels24/News/0,,1369-1372_1689108,00.html   (601 words)

  
 BMW's New 3 Series - Forbes.com   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
BMW has unveiled details and photos of its overhauled 3 Series line, which will go on sale in the United States early next summer (possibly in May or June).
BMW has not made an announcement about the specifics of the new 3 Series' second, less-powerful six-cylinder, but a company official said in an interview that the power plant will be from a new engine family and may not be a 2.5-liter unit like the outgoing base engine.
BMW may be a German company (its headquarters are in Munich), but some of its most important operations are in the United States.
www.forbes.com /2004/11/09/cx_dl_1109vow.html   (869 words)

  
 Mercedes New S-Class revealed   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
Details of the new Mercedes S-Class have been released, and when the car goes on sale next spring it looks set to make a big impression.
Mercedes may have had to increase the size of the car simply to accommodate all the new technology that they have crammed in.
Under heavy braking the new Brake Assist PLUS system uses radar to judge the stopping distance and assist the breaking accordingly.
www.uk-car-discount.co.uk /news/mercedes/new-mercedes-s-class.htm   (236 words)

  
 New UNDISGUISED S-Class - MBCanada.com   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
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"BMW did it first, but Mercedes did it right." =) If their system is even better than Audi's MMI then there can be no more complaints.
As long as the Benz sales reps familiarize their customers with the technology/how to use before the customer leaves in their brand new S, all will be well.
www.mbcanada.com /forum/index.php?showtopic=6184&st=525   (652 words)

  
 MiniWorld drive BMW's new MINI   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
BMW couldn't have made it lighter as they had to comply with rules governing safety.
BMW cars tend not to have any significant shortcomings so are unlikely ever to rank with the great cult cars.
This car is the only new car option in its price bracket for anyone who is interested in driving.
www.miniworld.co.uk /content/minilaunch/mini.html   (501 words)

  
 BMW New Six - Psychology Central   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
The BMW New Sixes were a line of luxury six-cylinder automobiles produced from 1968 to 1977.
The series was introduced as a response to the Mercedes-Benz-dominated large luxury car class and was very important in establishing BMW's reputation as a maker of sporting, luxury sedans.
The New Sixes are the direct ancestors of the now-familiar 7-Series.
psychcentral.com /psypsych/BMW_New_Six   (530 words)

  
 Making a Dynamic Appearance in the Business Class: The New BMW 5 Series Saloon
And it is precisely here that the new 5 Series, featuring the world’s first Active Front Steering as well as active Dynamic Drive stabilisation, gives the driver the option to enjoy an unprecedented synthesis of agility, handling, and driving comfort all in one.
tyres for the new 5 Series, BMW is also enhancing the leadership of the marque in the introduction of such safety tyres with failsafe running characteristics.
Customers are able to choose their new 5 Series in five equipment variants and with four worlds of interior colours.
www.bmw.ru /english/world/news/content.asp?pageID=55&year=2003   (1398 words)

  
 just-auto.com: The Automotive Business Blog
It's an important model and a pointer to the new technology that will eventually trickle down to lower segments of the market.
I have had a couple of conversations with people this week who have already seen it and are slightly concerned that it has been given the 'Maybach treatment'.
I hope the new S-Class designers know what they are doing and that the unfortunate timing of the W140 isn't repeated.
www.just-auto.com /blogs_detail.asp?art=950&lk=rss   (316 words)

  
 New Mercedes S Class Unveiled   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
The new luxury saloon will be appearing in the showrooms of company-owned outlets and authorised dealerships as of autumn 2005.
The new S-Class is replacing a model series which is the world No. 1 in the luxury class, and of which around 485,000 have been produced since 1998.
The central operating unit is the new COMAND controller on the transmission tunnel.
www.worldcarfans.com /news.cfm?newsid=2050620.001/country/gcf   (2273 words)

  
 BMW Motorrad New Products   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
Entering the supreme class of sporting high-performance motorcycles so far dominated by Japanese manufacturers, the new BMW K 1200 S is not only BMW's fastest production motorcycle ever - it's also among the fastest motorcycles in the world.
The K 1200 S reflects a new design philosophy of creating new motorcycles with more power, lighter in weight and with increased agility.
The R1200GS BMW Motorcycle was recognized for its lean, distinctive styling, including a curved, bird-like beak and angular, jutting cylinders.
www.motorcycles.bmw.com.au /scripts/main.asp?PageID=13406&PID=42&ThumbID=15   (588 words)

  
 New BMW Claims to Redefine Compact Class
“The BMW 1 Series redefines the compact class by combining the functionality of a compact five-door hatchback with the driving pleasure associated with a BMW,” he said at the presentation.
The new series is a five-door sports hatch, 4.23 meters in length, making this new model series precisely 24 cm shorter than a 3 Series saloon.
The BMW 1 Series is equipped with numerous technical innovations not usually featured in the compact segment, such as rear wheel drive, providing best in class performance, runflat tires, two-stage break lights and optional extras that include BMW’s revolutionary iDrive Controller, sports seats, keyless access, voice-activated radio and Bluetooth technology.
www.arabnews.com /?article=57210   (387 words)

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