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Sustainable Value Report 2001/2002 - BMW Group

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Smooth-running inline six: <strong>BMW</strong> 530i<br />

<strong>BMW</strong> has been engineering inline 6-cylinder engines since 1968.This<br />

design concept not only ensures a smooth-running engine, it also offers<br />

maximum driving comfort.The latest 3.0-liter inline six was introduced in<br />

the <strong>BMW</strong> 530i in 2000. <strong>BMW</strong> engineers were tasked with creating a<br />

smoother, quieter, more powerful engine without increasing fuel consumption<br />

or emissions. Result: The <strong>BMW</strong> 530i meets the EU3/D4 emissions<br />

standards with an average fuel economy of 9.5 liters per 100 kilometers.<br />

530i<br />

Spec Sheet: <strong>BMW</strong> 530i<br />

As of 9/<strong>2001</strong><br />

Engine and performance data<br />

Engine _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ gasoline powered inline 6<br />

Displacement _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 2,979 ccm<br />

Power _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 231 bhp/170 kW<br />

Torque _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 300 Nm @ 3,500 rpm<br />

Top speed _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 250 km/h<br />

Weight<br />

Unladen (EU) _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 1,605 Kg<br />

Max. permissible _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 2,070 kg<br />

Fuel consumption (99/100/EG)<br />

City _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 13,1 l/100 km<br />

Highway _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 7,4 l/100 km<br />

Combined _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 9,5 l/100 km<br />

CO 2 emissions _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 229 g/km<br />

Emission ratings according to 99/102/EG<br />

Limited exhaust gas emissions (CO, HC, NO x) according<br />

to emission rating EU3/D4<br />

Noise emissions according to 99/101/EG<br />

Accelerated pass-by _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 73 dB (A)<br />

Emission control<br />

The concept of locating catalytic converters in close<br />

proximity to the engine was carried over from the previous<br />

model.This improves cleaning efficiency by ensuring that<br />

the catalysts reach their operating temperature faster. By<br />

changing the cell density and implementing different<br />

metals in the catalytic converters, <strong>BMW</strong> engineers have<br />

made it possible to convert a higher percentage of the<br />

hydrocarbons, carbon monoxide, and nitrogen oxides<br />

into non-toxic gases.<br />

Double VANOS<br />

Lower fuel consumption is achieved with the Double<br />

VANOS variable camshaft control.This technology<br />

significantly improves the torque curve of the 6-cylinder<br />

engine.The electromechanical throttle valve control<br />

increases fuel efficiency and provides smoother idling.<br />

Digital Engine Electronics (DME), another <strong>BMW</strong> 530i<br />

innovation, ensures optimum performance with lower<br />

fuel consumption and emissions.<br />

Lightweight chassis<br />

Like all of the latest <strong>BMW</strong> 5-series models, the 530i (E 39)<br />

is built on a lightweight chassis. Along with the integrated<br />

aluminum rear axle, this concept features an aluminum<br />

twin A-arm front axle assembly to help reduce overall<br />

vehicle weight while reducing fuel consumption and<br />

exhaust emissions.<br />

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