Monday, June 21, 2010
so nice..
BMW ..a great name to Luxuary..
Established on March 7, 1916, BMW (Bayerische Motoren Werke GmbH) has now became one of the major automobile manufacturers in the international market.

The company is a worldwide manufacturer of high performance premium cars and motorcycles, and is known for classic BMW luxury cars and BMW motorsports cars. It is the parent company of Rolls-Royce Motor Cars, and also owns and produces the MINI brand.
BMW started operating in India in the year 2006. It has its sales subsidiary in Delhi region, and an assembly plant for BMW series cars, namely BMW 5 and BMW 3 series, in Chennai. Since inception, BMW India has stood its ground in a fiercely competitive market, delivered strong growth performance and achieved an unchallenged market leadership in the luxury car segment in 2009.
| BMW X1 the Cheapest Car to launch in India by end of 2010.. |

BMW planning to introduce the X1 low budget car in Indian Market by End of 2010.
BMW Xi will be the smallest SUV which will be powered by 2.0 liter diesel, rear wheel and with 4 wheel drive and its roughly 230 horsepower,7-speed automated manual transmission

,front and rear ventilated disc brakes,4-wheel ABS,emergency braking assist.
BMW X1 will be manufacture in Chennai plant only and its based on 3 series and it being brought in as a CKD.
BMW X1 will cost Rs. 24 Lakh which is lower price than BMW 320d corporate.
2010 BMW 5 Series Specifications
| Chassis | |
| Brakes | Four-wheel ABS (w/ Brake Assist) |
| Brakes (Front) | Ventilated disc brakes |
| Brakes (Rear) | Ventilated disc brakes |
| Wheels | Alloy |
| Tires Front | P225/50R17 |
| Tires Rear | P225/50R17 |
| Front Suspension | Independent front struts. Stabilizer bar. Coil-over system. |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link rear suspension. Stabilizer bar. Coil-over system. |
| Drivetrain | |
| Layout | Front-engine, RWD |
| Transmission | 6 Speed Manual |
| Engine | |
| Type: | 4.8L V8 |
| Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 |
| Bore X Stroke | 3.66x3.48 |
| Engine & Transmission | |
| Displacement cu in (cc): | 4, 395 cc |
| Power bhp (kW) at RPM: | 300 kW/407 hp from 5, 500–6,400 rpm |
| Torque lb-ft (Nm) at RPM: | 600 Nm/442 lb-ft from 1,750–4,500 rpm |
| Exterior | |
| Length | 191.1 in |
| Height | 57.8 in |
| Curb Weight | 3946 lbs |
Base Price: 2010 BMW 5 Series: $70,000