Click Here
for more articles |
|
|
BMW three Series Sports Wagon Debuts At The Frankfurt Motor Show While BMW Performance Enhancers In Stock At Partstrain |
by:
Jenny McLane |
To be introduced at the Frankfurt Motor Show in September 2005, the all-new BMW three Series Sports Wagon will be available in the US beginning in October 2005. The BMW Sports Wagon will continue the highly successful tradition of combining more versatile cargo space with the performance also handling of a sports sedan.
The Sports Wagon will be powered by BMW's new, advanced N52 3.0 liter 6-cylinder engine. This includes magnesium/aluminum composite engine construction, also BMW's patented Valvetronic variable valve lift system, which replaces the conventional throttle for more efficient engine breathing also improved responsiveness. The 325i Sports Wagon is equipped with a new, standard six-speed manual gearbox also a six-speed STEPTRONIC automatic transmission is optional.
It is equally impressive in its space also roominess. Length (+1.65"), width (+3.07"), height (+0.35"), also wheelbase (+1.38") are all increased compared to the previous generation Sports Wagon, providing front also rear occupants with additional space also comfort on the road.
Near 50-50 weight distribution, all-wheel drive, a long wheelbase, also short body overhangs front also rear are simply ideal for outstanding agility also driving safety under any circumstances.
The double-pivot front suspension, newly developed for the three Series Sedan, offers an optimum balance of driving dynamics also ride comfort in the Sports Wagon as well. Utilizing extensive aluminum component, this innovative suspension design offers superior tracking stability also low unsprung weight. The five-link rear axle in lightweight steel, ensures precise wheel guidance as well as excellent roll comfort, ensures class-leading agility also dynamic handling.
Safety features include the first front-to-rear Head Protection System to be offered in the three Series employs a curtain-type system, which takes up less space in the headliner also can remain inflated for several seconds after deployment, especially important in case of rollover. The three Series is BMW's first to employ seat-mounted side-impact airbags, as opposed to the door-mounted type of the predecessor also other current Series. In their function of protecting occupants' pelvis also thorax regions in side impacts, the seat-mounted airbags are equal to the door-mounted type, however offer greater freedom for the interior designers to achieve their functional also esthetic goals. It has a sophisticated electronic control strategy for managing the deployment of airbags also safety belt tensioners.
This approach to optimal effectiveness of safety systems now becomes more precise, thanks to a new sensing mat in the front passenger seat. Called OC3, the mat is more highly sophisticated than its predecessor; it measures the weight also analyzes the pressure distribution of the occupant in order to distinguish between an adult also an infant in a child safety seat. The front passenger's airbags will be deactivated, should the driver install a forward-facing infant safety seat. The footrest is designed to crush under the force of the driver's left foot in certain frontal impacts, so that the full impact force is not transmitted to his or her foot also leg. The Mastervac (brake master cylinder) is mounted so that as the front end deforms, it rotates, also with it the brake also clutch pedals. The pedals move forward, canceling much of the force transfer to the driver's feet also legs if they are on the pedals
The very best in BMW Performance Parts, OEM Parts, Replacement Parts also Aftermarket Parts than anywhere else on the web can be found at Partstrain. It has your BMW Parts at better prices than you will pay elsewhere.
Parts Train's BMW parts catalog is user friendly also as secure at http://www.partstrain.com/ShopByVehicle/BMW , for the BMW part you need also the best quality BMW auto parts, give our professional sales staff a call toll free also get the answers you need. Whether you need to replace your BMW 318i oxygen sensors or complete 528i exhaust, stock or performance cross-drilled brake discs, or BMW 740il water pump we have the BMW parts you need.
About the author:
Jenny McLane is a 36 year old native of Iowa also has a knack for research on cars also anything also everything about it. She works full time as a Market Analyst for one of the leading car parts suppliers in the country today.
Circulated by Article Emporium
|
|
