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quarta-feira, 14 de junho de 2017

The new BMW 6 Series Gran Turismo. BMW is presenting an extensively updated successor to one of the most creative vehicle concepts of recent years. The new BMW 6 Series Gran Turismo blends the long-distance comfort of a luxury sedan with alluring coupe style.




The impressive functionality offered by this body format and the high standards of driving comfort and spaciousness that provide the ideal setting for a relaxing journey are among the features that defined the character of the new car’s predecessor – the founder of this vehicle genre. 



These strengths have now been further honed in the new BMW 6 Series Gran Turismo, whose systematic evolution from the BMW 5 Series Gran Turismo is particularly evident in the new model’s sporting elegance, highly advanced equipment features, innovative control and assistance systems, and a leap forward in dynamism and efficiency.


“The BMW 6 Series Gran Turismo offers a unique combination of luxurious interior comfort and flexible practicality, packaged within a truly elegant design. Coupled with the sporty, dynamic driving characteristics our customers enjoy, this car is an outstanding vehicle which further enhances the upper end of our BMW model line-up,” comments dr. Ian Robertson, Member of the Board of Management of BMW AG, responsible for Sales and Brand BMW.

The new BMW 6 Series Gran Turismo will make its public debut at Frankfurt’s International Motor Show (IAA) in September 2017. 


The market launch will then get underway in November 2017, when there will initially be a choice of three engines from the BMW Group’s latest generation of power units. 


The BMW xDrive intelligent all-wheel-drive system will also be available for two model variants from launch.


Lighter, sportier, more comfortable and more efficient
A combination of intelligent lightweight engineering and increased use of aluminium and high-strength steel grades for body and chassis components has shaved an average of around 150 kilograms off the weight of the new BMW 6 Series Gran Turismo compared to the outgoing model. 


Together with the considerable improvement in the car’s aerodynamic properties, the increase in power and the superior efficiency of the new engines, this endows the car with sportier performance at the same time as optimising fuel economy. 


Depending on the engine variant, the sprint from 0 to 100 km/h (62 mph) is completed up to 0.7 seconds quicker (BMW 630i Gran Turismo) than in the equivalent predecessor model, while fuel consumption and emissions figures in the NEDC test cycle are as much as 15 per cent lower (BMW 640i Gran Turismo, BMW 630d Gran Turismo). 


Handling dynamics and driving comfort in the new BMW 6 Series Gran Turismo both reap the benefits of the extensive improvements made to chassis technology. 


Self-levelling air suspension comes as standard at the rear axle, while ride comfort especially can be further enhanced by opting for the Adaptive suspension (featuring front and rear air suspension plus Dynamic Damper Control). 


The Executive Drive option, which is offered in combination with the Integral Active Steering system and also includes active roll stabilisation, gives the vehicle a sportier edge. 


The two-axle air suspension allows the vehicle’s ride height to be adjusted manually, meaning that ground clearance can be increased by 20 millimetres at the touch of a button to negotiate dirt tracks or steep ramps, for example. 


The vehicle can also be lowered by 10 millimetres – either manually by again pushing a button, or automatically when SPORT mode is engaged via the Driving Experience Control switch or the car’s speed exceeds 120 km/h (75 mph). 

All optional suspension systems are now available in conjunction with BMW xDrive.


Design: dynamic proportions and elegant, flowing lines
An exterior length of 5,091 millimetres (an increase of 87 millimetres on its predecessor), an unchanged width of 1,902 millimetres and a reduction in height of 21 millimetres (to 1,538 millimetres) give the new BMW 6 Series Gran Turismo dynamically stretched proportions. 


The front end has a distinctive, powerful appearance, with the lenses of the standard LED headlights extending all the way to the large BMW kidney grille. 


BMW’s signature sporting elegance comes to the fore particularly prominently when the car is viewed in profile, thanks to familiar features such as the long bonnet, set-back positioning of the cabin, a wheelbase of 3,070 millimetres, doors with frameless windows, and an elongated window outline stretching deep into the rear end. 

The roofline sweeps down, coupe-style, to merge into a tail section that is now 64 millimetres lower in height. Rear lights with three-dimensional styling add an eye-catching touch.



The low-slung silhouette also has a beneficial effect on the car’s aerodynamic properties, combining with active air flap control and other measures including Air Curtains, Air Breathers and an automatically extending rear spoiler to lower the drag coefficient (Cd) from the predecessor’s figure of 0.29 to as little as 0.25.


Ideal blend of driving pleasure, long-distance comfort and functionality
The interior has been designed to provide a driver-focused cockpit and an extremely spacious passenger compartment. 

The raised seating position optimises the driver’s all-round view and, together with the faultlessly ergonomic arrangement of the controls, helps to create an imperious sense of driving pleasure. 


The cabin’s lines, materials and precision workmanship imbue it with a highly sophisticated, premium feel. The rear compartment of the new BMW 6 Series Gran Turismo comprises three full-size seats offering maximised legroom. 


Exhaustive optimisation of the cabin’s packaging sees the new model’s far flatter roofline still translating into extra headroom, while the restyled rear seat unit and improved soundproofing make it even more comfortable to travel in. 

The electrically-adjustable comfort seats optionally available for the rear allow the backrest angle to be altered at the push of a button.


The BMW 6 Series Gran Turismo features a one-piece tailgate that opens and closes electrically as standard. The boot capacity of 610 litres is 110 litres larger than the predecessor model’s. 

The boot sill has been lowered by more than five centimetres and is now flush with the boot floor. 

The 40 : 20 : 40 split backrest can be released remotely and folded flat electrically via a button in the boot. 


All of which means that maximum load space has increased to 1,800 litres – up 100 litres on the outgoing model.

The two-piece luggage compartment cover has a rigid structure and can be stowed away in a compartment underneath the boot floor.


New generation of engines, eight-speed Steptronic transmission as standard, BMW xDrive as an option.

The line-up of engines available for the new BMW 6 Series Gran Turismo feature cutting-edge TwinPower Turbo technology and team up with the eight-speed Steptronic transmission as standard. 


The 2.0-litre four-cylinder petrol unit in the new BMW 630i Gran Turismo delivers a maximum output of 190 kW/258 hp and peak torque of 400 Nm (295 lb-ft). 

It propels the car from 0 to 100 km/h (62 mph) in 6.3 seconds and posts combined fuel consumption of 6.6–6.2 litres per 100 kilometres (42.8–45.6 mpg imp)* and CO2 emissions of 152–142 grams per kilometre*.


Generating an output of 250 kW/340 hp and maximum torque of 450 Nm (332 lb-ft), the 3.0-litre six-cylinder in-line petrol engine enables the new BMW 640i Gran Turismo to accelerate to 100 km/h (62 mph) from rest in 5.4 seconds, while the new BMW 640i xDrive Gran Turismo is a tick faster at 5.3 seconds. 


The combined fuel consumption of the two models comes in at 7.4–7.0 litres per 100 kilometres (38.2–40.4 mpg imp) and 8.2–7.7 litres per 100 kilometres (34.5–36.7 mpg imp)* respectively, which equates to CO2 figures of between 169 / 159 grams and 187 / 177 grams per kilometre*.

The 3.0-litre six-cylinder in-line diesel engine producing 195 kW/265 hp and peak torque of 620 Nm (457 lb-ft) can likewise be combined with all-wheel drive as an option. 


The new BMW 630d Gran Turismo and the new BMW 630d xDrive Gran Turismo race from 0 to 100 km/h (62 mph) in 6.1 seconds and 6.0 seconds respectively. 

The combined fuel consumption and emissions figures are 5.3–4.9 litres per 100 kilometres (53.3–57.7 mpg imp)* and 139–129 grams per kilometre* for the BMW 630d Gran Turismo and 5.9–5.5 litres per 100 kilometres (47.9–51.4 mpg imp)* and 154–144 grams per kilometre* for the BMW 630d xDrive Gran Turismo.


Uniquely versatile control system.
The new BMW 6 Series Gran Turismo is equipped with a display and control system offering unrivalled versatility for operating vehicle, navigation, communication and infotainment functions. 

At the heart of it all is the iDrive system, complete with the Touch Controller on the centre console and the Control Display, now in the form of a freestanding touchscreen. 


The high-resolution display has a screen diagonal of 10.25 inches, while its tile-style menu layout with animated graphics in live mode facilitates intuitive operation. 


The new BMW 6 Series Gran Turismo also offers the convenience of both enhanced voice control and BMW gesture control. 


And customers can specify the new-generation BMW Head-Up Display, too, whose projection area is 70 per cent larger than before.


Assistance systems that smooth the way to automated driving
The driver assistance systems fitted in the new BMW 6 Series Gran Turismo make use of the standard stereo camera as well as optional radar and ultrasonic sensors to monitor the vehicle’s surroundings. 


The Collision and Pedestrian Warning with City Collision Mitigation comes as standard, while the list of options includes the new, improved version of Active Cruise Control with Stop & Go function operational at speeds between 0 and 210 km/h (130 mph). 

The Steering and lane control assistant (active in the same speed range) represents another step along the road to automated driving. 


It uses road markings and vehicles driving ahead for orientation and helps the driver to keep the vehicle in the detected lane. 

The Lane Departure and Lane Change Warning systems, Side Collision Warning and the evasion aid likewise enhance convenience and safety by coming to the driver’s assistance with corrective steering inputs. 


The Crossing traffic warning, Priority warning, Crossroads warning and Wrong-way warning systems similarly do their bit to avoid potentially hazardous situations. 

And the BMW 6 Series Gran Turismo can also be ordered with the Remote Control Parking feature.


BMW Connected: personal mobility assistant, new services.
BMW 6 Series Gran Turismo owners can also enjoy the benefits of BMW Connected, intelligent connectivity enabling this digital personal mobility assistant to help drivers reach their destination easily and with minimal stress – and not only when they are in their car. 


To this end, calendar entries from a smartphone can be used for route planning, for instance, the ideal departure time can be calculated on the basis of real-time traffic data and the navigation destination can be transferred to the owner’s car. 

Once inside, drivers are able to manage calendar, e-mail and contact data via the Microsoft Exchange function. 


Their smartphone is integrated wirelessly via Bluetooth and inductive charging is also possible.

Real Time Traffic Information indicates the presence of tailbacks and slow-moving traffic, On-Street Parking Information helps to find available parking spots at the side of the road, and the Remote 3D View function allows drivers to view live images of their car and its immediate vicinity on their smartphone.


Model variants from launch



BMW 630i Gran Turismo:
Four-cylinder petrol engine, eight-speed Steptronic transmission. Capacity: 1,998cc, output: 190 kW/258 hp at 5,000 – 6,500 rpm,
max. torque: 400 Nm (295 lb-ft) at 1,550 – 4,400 rpm.


Acceleration [0 – 100 km/h (62 mph)]: 6.3 seconds, top speed: 250 km/h (155 mph).
Fuel consumption, combined*: 6.6 – 6.2 l/100 km (42.8 – 45.6 mpg imp), CO2 emissions, combined*: 152 – 142 g/km.



BMW 640i Gran Turismo / BMW 640i xDrive Gran Turismo
Six-cylinder in-line petrol engine, eight-speed Steptronic transmission. Capacity: 2,998cc, output: 250 kW/340 hp at 5,500 – 6,500 rpm, max. torque: 450 Nm (332 lb-ft) at 1,380 – 5,200 rpm. 

Acceleration [0 – 100 km/h (62 mph)]: 5.4 seconds / 5.3 seconds, top speed: 250 km/h (155 mph) / 250 km/h (155 mph). Fuel consumption, combined*: 7.4 – 7.0 l/100 km (38.2 – 40.4 mpg imp) / 8.2 – 7.7 l/100 km (34.5 – 36.7 mpg imp), CO2 emissions, combined*: 169 – 159 g/km / 187 – 177 g/km.




BMW 630d Gran Turismo / BMW 630d xDrive Gran Turismo
Six-cylinder in-line diesel engine, eight-speed Steptronic transmission. Capacity: 2,993cc, output: 195 kW/265 hp at 4,000 rpm, max. torque: 620 Nm (457 lb-ft) at 2,000 – 2,500 rpm. 

Acceleration [0 – 100 km/h (62 mph)]: 6.1 seconds / 6.0 seconds, top speed: 250 km/h (155 mph) / 250 km/h (155 mph). Fuel consumption, combined*: 5.3 – 4.9 l/100 km (53.3 – 57.7 mpg imp) / 5.9 – 5.5 l/100 km (47.9 – 51.4 mpg imp), CO2 emissions, combined*: 139 – 129 g/km / 154 – 144 g/km.


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* Figures according to EU test cycle, may vary depending on the tyre format specified. All performance, fuel consumption and emissions figures are provisional.
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Further information on official fuel consumption figures, specific CO2 emission values and the electric power consumption of new passenger cars is included in the following guideline: “Leitfaden über Kraftstoffverbrauch, die CO2-Emissionen und den Stromverbrauch neuer Personenkraftwagen” (Guideline for fuel consumption, CO2 emissions and electric power consumption of new passenger cars), which can be obtained from all dealerships, from Deutsche Automobil Treuhand GmbH (DAT), Hellmuth-Hirth-Str. 1,73760 Ostfildern-Scharnhausen and at: http://www.dat.de/en/offers/publications/guideline-for-fuel-consumption.html. 


LeitfadenCO2 (GuidelineCO2) (PDF ‒ 2.7 MB)



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First stop outside Germany: BMW teams continue the 2017 DTM season in Budapest. After the first longer break in the 2017 DTM calendar, the BMW teams and drivers are now preparing for the fifth and sixth races of the season. Both races will take place on the tight Hungaroring, just outside Budapest (HUN), the Hungarian capital. Marco Wittmann (GER) claimed a victory there on his way to the 2014 DTM title.





Munich. After the first longer break in the 2017 DTM calendar, the BMW teams and drivers are now preparing for the fifth and sixth races of the season. 

Both races will take place on the tight Hungaroring, just outside Budapest (HUN), the Hungarian capital. Marco Wittmann (GER) claimed a victory there on his way to the 2014 DTM title.


The situation:
Timo Glock (GER) has 25 points after four races out of 18 and is currently the best-placed BMW representative in the drivers’ championship. 

Wittmann, Maxime Martin (BEL), Bruno Spengler (CAN) and Tom Blomqvist (GBR) have all scored points in 2017. 

BMW is currently in third position in the manufacturers’ standings, with 64 points. Mercedes leads the championship with 187 points.


After the DTM race at the Lausitzring (GER), the six BMW drivers competed in the 24-hour race at the Nürburgring (GER). 

Wittmann, Blomqvist and Augusto Farfus (BRA), together with Martin Tomczyk (GER), reached fourth place overall in the #42 BMW M6 GT3 from the BMW Team Schnitzer. 

Martin and Spengler reached tenth and eleventh positions with their teams.

Glock had the honour of waving the chequered flag for the top cars at the 24-hour race - including the #98 BMW M6 GT3 in second place.


The expectations:
BMW Motorsport Director Jens Marquardt: “After the DTM events in Hockenheim and at the Lausitzring, followed by the successful 24-hour race at the Nürburgring, we were able to pause for breath. 
Now we have the DTM races in Budapest. This is the first stop outside Germany this year. Although we have not managed to win any of the first few races of the season, we still feel the BMW M4 DTM is capable of winning. Our main focus is now on ensuring that we consistently exploit this potential, not only in qualifying but also in the races themselves, thus allowing us to achieve the kind of results we are after. That is our focus for the Budapest weekend.“


Stefan Reinhold (Team Principal, BMW Team RMG): “Our team used the last few weeks to take a breather and gather strength after the intensive pre-season preparation phase and the busy start to the season. We also worked simultaneously on analysing our performance in the races, to help us convert the qualifying results into good race results. We hope that our preparation for the challenging circuit in Budapest will show that we are making progress.”

Marco Wittmann (#11, Red Bull BMW M4 DTM – 60 races, 8 wins, 16 podiums, 8 pole positions, 541 points, 2 Drivers’ titles): “I really like the Hungaroring. It has a lot of tricky corners and is a big challenge for drivers. I won there in 2014 and have some good memories. I will also long remember my spectacular start there last year and the battle with Edoardo Mortara. This year, we need to improve our race pace and put our opponents under pressure.”


Augusto Farfus (#15, Shell BMW M4 DTM – 70 races, 4 wins, 12 podiums, 5 pole positions, 345 points): “In my opinion, Budapest is one of the most beautiful cities in Europe. Thanks to the relatively new asphalt, this is a nice circuit to drive on, even if overtaking is difficult. It’s about time for me to have a successful DTM weekend. I am optimistic that it will happen in Budapest.”

Timo Glock (#16, DEUTSCHE POST BMW M4 DTM – 60 races, 3 wins, 6 podiums, 2 pole positions, 238 points): “Budapest is always a highlight for me and I have always recorded good results there. I claimed my first Formula 1 podium at the Hungaroring. We drove fast in the DTM there last year. I had a lot of fun at the Big Show Run on 1st May and I hope that we got plenty of fans looking forward to the DTM weekend. I really look forward to the Hungarian fans who come to the track every time I am here. They have always given me great support.”


Bart Mampaey (Team Principal, BMW Team RBM): “We had good results at the Lausitzring with Maxime Martin and we are approaching the next DTM races at the Hungaroring full of motivation. This season, our drivers have shown over and again in qualifying that they are good enough for the top positions. We are now working hard to turn these good grid positions into good race results.”


Bruno Spengler (#7, BMW Bank BMW M4 DTM – 143 races, 14 wins, 45 podiums, 17 pole positions, 760 points, 1 Drivers’ title): “The Hungaroring is one of the most technically challenging tracks, constantly switching between slow, medium-paced and fast corners. Drivers always have something to concentrate on and don’t have any chance to take a break but it is great fun to drive. I reached the podium in 2014 and I really enjoy the atmosphere in Budapest and at the Hungaroring.”


Tom Blomqvist (#31, BMW Driving Experience M4 DTM – 40 races, 1 win, 5 podiums, 1 pole position, 174 points): “Budapest is one of the highlights of the DTM season: it’s a great circuit, the fans are superb and there is always a great show put on around the race. The Hungaroring remains a relatively new addition to the race calendar and is a welcome diversion for the drivers. The track is especially nice to drive in DTM cars. We seem to be very strong in qualifying this year. I hope that we can get a good grid position and then improve our pace in the race.”


Maxime Martin (#36, SAMSUNG BMW M4 DTM – 50 races, 2 wins, 6 podiums, 2 pole positions, 248 points): “I have fond memories of scoring the first DTM points of my career at the Hungaroring in 2014. I like the circuit and I think that it is well suited to our BMW M4 DTM. Let’s see if that is still the case with the new regulations. In any case, I am looking forward to the weekend and the Hungarian fans, who love their motorsport.”

The history:
So far, there have been five DTM races at the Hungaroring. Marco Wittmann added his name to the list of winners in 2014, celebrating a start-finish win from pole position. 

Bruno Spengler also reached the podium, finishing in third place. Last season, António Félix da Costa (POR) was the only BMW driver to reach the top 3, doing so in the second race. The track is 4.381 kilometres in length and was opened in 1986.


The media schedule:

Thursday 15th June
11:00-12:00, ITR Press Conference with Augusto Farfus, Gundel Restaurant, Budapest

Saturday 17th June
16:55-17:05, mixed zone interviews with all BMW drivers, Media Center

Sunday 18th June
09:15-09:45, interview session with BMW Motorsport Director Jens Marquardt, BMW Motorsport Hospitality

17:25-17:35, mixed zone interviews with all BMW drivers, Media Center

The service:

BMW Motorsport will offer an innovative Chatbot service for journalists for the first time in the 2017 DTM season. 

This allows users to receive the latest information directly to their smartphone via WhatsApp Messenger. 

The information available includes driver statistics, statements and photos. You can register for the BMW Motorsport Chatbot at the following link: http://bit.ly/BMW_Motorsport_Media_Broadcast

terça-feira, 13 de junho de 2017

Curiosidade: Estatísticas de vendas da MINI em Portugal de Janeiro a Maio de 2017



A MINI divulga a estatísticas de vendas dos seus modelos em Portugal no período de Janeiro a Maio de 2017. Lembrando que o país está em processo de recuperação econômica.




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MINI - Vendas Janeiro 2017PDF, PT, 38,23 KB
MINI - Vendas Fevereiro 2017PDF, PT, 42,33 KB
MINI - Vendas Março 2017PDF, PT, 44,85 KB
MINI - Vendas Abril 2017PDF, PT, 47,57 KB
MINI - Vendas Maio 2017PDF, PT, 48,25 KB


GM ganha prêmio de sustentabilidade da AEA. O projeto Zero Aterro de São Caetano do Sul foi selecionado na categoria Responsabilidade Ambiental




São Caetano - A General Motors foi a ganhadora do XI Prêmio AEA de Meio Ambiente, promovido pela Associação Brasileira de Engenharia Automotiva. Selecionada na categoria ‘Responsabilidade Ambiental’, a GM implementou na instalação em São Caetano do Sul o projeto ‘Zero Aterro’, fazendo da GM a primeira indústria da cidade a deixar de enviar resíduos para aterro.

O projeto ganhador teve como objetivo reduzir o impacto ambiental causado pelo descarte de resíduos em aterro sanitário. Para isso, implementou técnicas de reutilização, reciclagem, compostagem e coprocessamento dos resíduos gerados.

Globalmente a GM segue três pilares da sustentabilidade: ambiental, econômico e social. 

O projeto ‘Zero Aterro’ preenche todos os quesitos ao não enviar resíduos para aterro, mas sim reduzindo a geração, aumentando a reciclagem e a conscientização dos funcionários e da comunidade ao entorno quanto à importância ambiental e do gerenciamento adequado dos resíduos.

O sucesso do projeto se deveu ao desenvolvimento e implementação de várias ferramentas como: padronização dos cestos da coleta seletiva; eliminação dos coletores individuais; comunicações frequentes através dos vários canais de comunicação interna; Semana do Meio Ambiente com foco no Zero Aterro; desenvolvimento de novas parcerias; desenvolvimento de uma matriz com o fluxo de todos os resíduos gerados no complexo, entre outros.

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