BMW 3 Series Coupe

Overview

It’s hard to describe that feeling when everything is perfect. Take the wheel of the BMW 3 Series Coupé and you will get a unique opportunity to experience that feeling for yourself. An embodiment of timeless beauty, this car now comes with even more efficient engines, more elegant looks and a completely new headlight design. Dynamism and elegance work seamlessly together to provide a truly unforgettable driving experience.

In athletics, it is not the strongest, biggest and heaviest competitor who wins. To reach the top, you need a combination of technique, power and endurance. This is where the BMW 3 Series Coupé excels. A balanced front-rear weight distribution and powerful engines were the top priorities for our engineers as they strived to set a new benchmark. Having a perfect weight distribution ensures precise cornering. Powerful, responsive engines make for exhilarating acceleration. Take the 3 Series Coupé, for example. Despite having the same power output as its predecessor, the six-cylinder, high-precision direct injection petrol engine now achieves far more miles to the gallon over the combined cycle. Engine design is at the heart of the

BMW Efficient Dynamics.

The Coupe’s Xenon headlights feature four brilliant white LED corona rings which lend the daytime running lights an unmistakeable contemporary look. The rear light clusters also feature LED light bars making the BMW 3 Series Coupé stand out from the crowd.

An important prerequisite for the most exhilarating drive is superior roadholding. This is why the lightweight chassis has been designed to perfectly complement the engine. For an even more responsive drive, the BMW 3 Series Coupé is also available with an optional seven-speed Double Clutch Transmission (DCT), enabling gearshifts without any interruption of power, for faster acceleration. The way all the controls work perfectly with each other is something you sense immediately – in the precision of the optional Active Steering, through the lack of vibration and, above all, from the feeling of being truly connected to the road.

Sporting elegance defines the exterior of the BMW 3 Series Coupé. It begins with the extended characteristic kidney grille with Chrome rim, the short overhangs and the long bonnet. The low roof line and the distinctive shoulder line flow effortlessly through to the stylish rear. Powerful sculpted surfaces and elegant contours throughout combine to create typical BMW dynamism.

Perhaps the best thing about driving the BMW 3 Series Coupé is the feeling of relaxation it delivers. It is not just the supremely stiff passenger cell that will make you feel reassuringly safe. A comprehensive airbag system and active head restraints play their part in allowing you to enjoy the exhilarating performance without a care in the world.

BMW Efficient Dynamics

BMW was one of the first manufacturers to pursue the goal of efficient driving technologies, as a part of our multiple award-winning sustainable strategy. BMW Efficient Dynamics represents the most comprehensive package of innovative technologies for reducing fuel consumption and emissions – while simultaneously increasing driving dynamics – that is currently in standard production. With it, BMW has been able to reduce to CO2 emissions of its entire fleet by approximately 30% since 1995. 31 models produce less than 140g of CO2 per kilometre, and BMW has already rolled out more than two million vehicles equipped with EfficientDynamics. BMW intends to achieve a further 25% reduction by 2020.

BMW EfficientDynamics – Takes so little, yet gives so much.

Through tireless research, BMW is producing innovations for the energy efficient mobility of the future. BMW EfficientDynamics technologies interact perfectly to reduce fuel consumption and CO2 emissions while maximising performance and dynamism. Less fuel, more driving pleasure – seeming paradox that BMW has resolved once and for all. For the benefit of the environment and the enjoyment of the driver.

Auto Start-Stop.

Switches the engine off without affecting other functions whenever the car comes to a rest, at traffic lights for example, saving fuel and reducing emissions. The engine is restarted automatically within a fraction of a second.

Brake Energy Regeneration.

The alternator disengages automatically when the battery is fully charged, only re-engaging when the battery needs charging. This reduces the demands on the engine, reducing fuel consumption and emissions. In addition, when the car is braking or coasting, the system automatically engages the alternator to charge the battery, recycling energy that would otherwise be wasted.

Electric Power Steering.

The electric power steering support only uses energy as needed to assist steering. When a Steering wheel is static, for example when driving on a straight road, the electric motor is inactive.

Optimum Shift Indicator.

Timely gear shifts are one of the effective ways to save fuel. A small visual display on the vehicle’s instrument panel shows the optimum gear for a more fuel-efficient driving style.

There are engines and there are BMW engines. A BMW engine delivers a characteristically smooth, compelling and free-revving response, yet it’s also remarkably fuel efficient. Auto Start-Stop, fitted on all four-cylinder models with a six-speed manual transmission, switches off the engine when power isn’t needed, such as traffic lights or in a tailback. Whichever engine you choose, Brake Energy Regeneration enables the car’s battery to recharge between periods of deceleration – when, for instance, you take your foot off the throttle as you approach traffic lights. These innovations, collectively known as EfficientDynamics at BMW, serve just one purpose: to make every BMW as satisfying to own as it is to drive.