• the new 3 Series compact 
• BMW's new 4 cylinder VALVETRONIC engine technology
• the X5 3.0d boasting a straight-six diesel power unit
• as a European first the high-performance X5 4.6is and 
• the new M3 convertible

• BMW 3 Series Compact

With a body shortened by 21 cm, or 8.3´´, versus the saloon, with a special sports tuned suspension, a high level of equipment and the most advanced engine technology in the market, the new 3 Series compact offers sporting performance and practical qualities.

• BMW X5 3.0d

The X5 3.0d developing maximum output of 135 kW/184 bhp and maximum torque of 410 Nm/302 lb-ft from BMW’s outstanding DI straight-six combines the many virtues of a sports activity vehicle with the superior economy of a powerful diesel

• BMW X5 4.6is

The 4.6 litres of this V8 power unit available exclusively in the X5 4.6is develop up to 480 Nm or 354 lb-ft maximum torque, accelerating this all-wheel-drive SAV to 100 km/h in approximately 6.5 seconds. Top speed of the X5 4.6is will be in excess of 240 km/h or almost 150 mph.

• BMW M3 Convertible

This open version of the M3 coupé successfully introduced only recently, will be entering the market in spring 2001 as an attractive four-seater sports car complete with an electrically operated roof, thus rounding off the M3 line-up

• BMW 750hl

Running on hydrogen, the 12-cylinder power unit of the 750hL develops max-imum output of 150 kW/204 bhp, accelerating the car to 100 km/h in 9.6 seconds and providing a top speed of 226 km/h or 140 mph. The 140-litre cryogenic tank, in turn, gives the fully loaded 7 Series a cruising range of 350 km or approximately 220 miles

• The new 4 cylinder engine with VALVETRONIC  

VALVETRONIC serves to infinitely adjust intake valve lift, making this four-cylinder the first production petrol engine in the world to do without a throttle butterfly. This, in turn, helps to reduce fuel consumption under normal operating conditions by at least 10 per cent, and naturally reduces exhaust emissions accordingly, regardless of fuel quality.

• BMW X coupé (Concept)

Interestingly, BMW did not show the X-Coupe. As BMW sources confirmed, the car received an overall negative feed back at Detroit, which might have motivated BMW not to present the car at the show.

• MINI

The MINI COOPER is the first all-new product of the MINI brand. The innovative design concept of the MINI COOPER is the same as that of the preceding model, but the new model offers state-of-the-art technology, and is already considered to be one of the most advanced vehicles of its size on the market.