BMW parts Catalogue

BMW cars are produced by the German company of the same name. It is a part of the BMW Group. The company was founded in 1916. Nowadays, it specializes in the production of cars and motorcycles.

Technical features of BMW vehicles

• 6-, 8- or 12-cylinder TwinPower Turbo petrol engines. They are equipped with the TwinScroll turbocharger, Common Rail and Double-VANOS systems. The latter controls the opening and closing of intake and exhaust valves in accordance with engine rotation speed. These power units have a high power output and low fuel consumption. For example, it can reach up to 530 hp. The first such engines were installed on 5-door liftbacks of the 5 Series Gran Turismo F07 in 2009. Nowadays, you can find them on saloons of the 7 Series, the G11 and G12.
• Steptronic 8-speed manumatic gearbox. It adjusts to the user’s individual driving style. The Launch Control option allows starting at maximum allowable engine rpm. Almost all modern cars of the make are equipped with such a gearbox.
• xDrive intelligent all-wheel drive system. It distributes torque between the axles and immediately reacts to changes in road conditions. The 3 Series E30 325i saloon was the first car equipped with xDrive. This version was unveiled in 1985 at the International Motor Show Germany. Nowadays the system is available for many BMW cars, for example the saloons of the 5 Series, G30.
• Executive Drive Pro adaptive pneumatic suspension. Due to active anti-roll bars, parameters of the chassis are adjusted in accordance with road conditions. Adjustments can be performed both automatically and manually. Cars of the 6 and 7 Series come equipped with such a pneumatic suspension.

Design features

The main design idea consists of using minimalistic lines to create the most expressive car body silhouette possible. Nonetheless, the characteristic features of classic BMW cars are still recognizable in the appearance of the X7 iPerformance concept car unveiled at the Geneva International Motor Show in 2018. In particular, it preserved the curved silhouette of the rear body pillars designed back in 1961. Modern cars have larger air inlets, a protruding radiator grille, and massive bumpers. The Ambient Light cabin lighting underlines luxurious decorations. A panoramic roof with LEDs located along the perimeter is available for 7 Series models.

Safety systems in BMW models

The ConnectedDrive system is offered for most cars of the brand starting from 2014. Having detected a collision risk, it automatically returns seat backs to the upright position and closes the windows and sunroof. If a road accident happens, the system contacts rescue services automatically.

Many cars are equipped with the Driving Assistant Professional system. It is responsible for keeping a chosen lane, and it activates side impact protection in case of an emergency. The Parking Assistant Plus system uses an around-view camera to analyze the situation and warns about obstacles in dangerous proximity. Special laser headlights exclude the possibility of blinding the drivers of oncoming vehicles in high beam mode and have a cornering light function.

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