MINI Clubman, BMW 1 Series Coupé, BMW X6 Sports Activity Coupé et BMW M3 Coupé seront présentés en première canadienne à Montréal.

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BMW Group Canada Announces Canadian Premieres for Montreal International Auto Show.
 12/19/2007
 
 Whitby – BMW Group Canada will premiere the MINI Clubman, BMW 1 Series Coupé, BMW X6 Sports Activity Coupé and BMW M3 Coupé at the Montreal International Auto Show (MIAS) Press Day on January 17th, 2008 at Palais des congres de Montreal.
The 2008 MINI Clubman is a completely unique five-door model that will be added to the MINI line-up in February 2008. Based on a “shooting brake” concept, the Clubman features a lengthened body and roofline, two rear-opening splitdoors and a Clubdoor on the right side. Inheriting the latest-generation drivetrain, suspension and brake systems from the MINI Cooper and Cooper S hatchbacks, the MINI Cooper Clubman and MINI Cooper S Clubman naturally boast all of the driving and performance virtues that MINI is famous for.

In spring 2008, BMW Group Canada will introduce the BMW 1 Series Coupé, part of a brand new series entering North America. The first variants, the new BMW 128i and 135i Coupés will enter the Premium Compact segment with strikingly sleek, dynamic and compact dimensions combined with typical BMW class-leading performance, agility, safety and comfort. The BMW 128i Coupé is powered by BMW’s latest generation 3.0-litre inline 6-cyinder Valvetronic engine generating 230 horsepower and 200 lb-ft of torque. The BMW 135i Coupé is equipped with BMW’s remarkable twin-turbocharged 3.0-litre inline six-cylinder engine with high-precision injection, twin low-mass turbochargers and air-to-air intercooler. This remarkable engine produces 300 horsepower and an incredible 300 lb-ft of torque, providing the BMW 135i Coupé with breathtaking performance and fuel efficiency.

The world’s first Sports Activity Coupé, the BMW X6, will premiere at the Montreal International Auto Show. The BMW X6 is an all new model that offers a unique interpretation of a large BMW Coupé with the sportiness and dynamics of a BMW X Model. The X6 has a powerful presence and sleek coupé proportions. The BMW X6 comes standard with a new generation of BMW’s intelligent xDrive all-wheel drive technology featuring Dynamic Performance Control. The new Sports Activity Coupé has two engine variants: BMW X6 xDrive50i and BMW X6 xDrive35i. The BMW X6 xDrive50i, has the top-of-the-range power unit that is a newly developed V8 gasoline engine with Twin Turbo technology and direct gasoline injection (high precision injection). The V8 is the most efficient engine in its class, with a capacity of 4,395 cc, max output of 400 hp and max torque 442 lb-ft. The BMW X6 xDrive35i is powered by a 3.0 litre straight-six gasoline engine with twin turbo and direct injection (high precision injection) with 300 hp and 300 lb-ft of torque. The BMW X6 will be available in Canada in the second quarter of 2008.

The new, fourth generation BMW M3 Coupé is a unique high-performance car from BMW M with stand-alone design and technology, developed based on the BMW 3 Series Coupé. The new M3 is the first production M3 vehicle with an eight-cylinder power unit. The brand-new V8 displaces 4.0 litres and develops a maximum output of 414 hp at 8,300 rpm, maximum torque 295 lb-ft at 3,900 rpm, maximum engine speed 8,400 rpm and offers optimum torque and thrust throughout the entire speed range. The BMW M3’s V8 engine features individual throttle butterflies, double-VANOS variable camshaft control and the engine is 15 kg/33 lb lighter than the six-cylinder of the former model. The M3 accelerates from 0–100 km/h in just 4.8 seconds. The BMW M3 is the first production car in its segment with a carbon-fibre roof which enhances its agility by lowering the car’s centre of gravity. The M3 Coupé will enter the Canadian market in the first quarter of 2008.