Sustainable Value Report 2001/2002 - BMW Group

Introducing a new standard: BMW735i
One of the engineering objectives was to create an innovative balance
between economy, comfort, driving dynamics, and safety.The new BMW
7-series that premieres at the IAA 2001 Motor Show in Frankfurt,
Germany introduces a number of innovations designed to make driving
safer, more relaxed, and environmentally compatible. One of the most
interesting innovations is the iDrive concept that combines all functions
and reduces hands-on controls to a minimum. Instead of conventional
switches and knobs on the center console, there is a control panel
for traffic telematics including a navigation system and the individually
configurable ASSIST-Online, the world’s first BMW Internet portal.
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Spec Sheet: BMW 735i
As of 9/2001
Engine and performance data
Engine _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ gasoline powered V-8
Displacement _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 3,600 ccm
Power _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 272 bhp/200 kW
Torque _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 360 Nm @ 3,700 rpm
Top speed _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 250 km/h
Weight
Unladen (EU) _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 1,935 kg
Max. permissible _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 2,440 kg
Fuel consumption (99/100/EG)
City _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 15,0 l/100 km
Highway _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 8,2 l/100 km
Combined _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 10,7 l/100 km
CO 2 emissions _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 259 g/km
Emission ratings according to 99/102/EG
Limited exhaust gas emissions (CO, HC, NO x) according
to emission rating EU4
Noise emissions according to 99/101/EG
Accelerated pass-by _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 70 dB (A)
Higher performance – lower fuel consumption
BMW 7-series technical innovations include the newgeneration
8-cylinder engines. With a 6-speed transmission,
the new V-8 engine in the BMW 735i delivers
14 percent more horsepower (272 bhp) than the
previous model. BMW engineers actually lowered the
car’s fuel consumption by the same amount (14%).
Based on EU standards, the BMW 735i averages
10.7 liters per 100 kilometers.Thanks to a number of
infinitely variable parameters including valve timing
(Double VANOS), valve lift (VALVETRONIC), and the
world’s first adjustable intake manifold length, engine
performance can be perfectly adapted to the actual
load conditions.The intelligent lightweight construction
of the new 7-series dramatically improves fuel economy.
With features including active suspension control and
electronic damping, the entire BMW 7-series chassis is
made of aluminum.
Recycling-optimized design
The new BMW 7-series complies with the most stringent
recycling standards. Many of the car’s components and
assemblies were designed for optimal recycling.This
includes the center console, rear deck ventilation, and
the engine shroud. Adding to the environmentally
compatible engineering approach is the central ignition
control for all pyrotechnic elements in the passive safety
system.The proportion of recyclates used in the car’s
plastic components was increased to 14 percent.