Bangkok--Mar 29--BMW Group Thailand
The 7 Series 2005, another debutant from Geneva Motorshow, to have its Thailand premiere alongside the New 3 Series.
BMW Group Thailand announced today that the company will launch 4 new models for 26th Bangkok International Motorshow commencing tomorrow. Apart from the New 3 Series and the Convertible version of the MINI Cooper / Cooper S, the 7 Series 2005 and new motocycle R1200 RT will also make their debut in the market. The 26th Bangkok International Motorshow is therefore, the venue that BMW Group Thailand displays the whole range of the products, including the two debutant models from Geneva Motorshow, took place only 4 weeks ago.
The 7 Series 2005, displayed in this Motor Show, are the first appearance of the right hand drive version of the model. The customer booking for the revised version of the 7 Series starts also on the stand of the Motorshow. The 740Li and the 730Li and its special edition 730LiSE are priced at 8.7, 6.5 and 7 million Bahts respectively. Customer delivery from BMW Manufacturing, Thailand to the Thai customer is scheduled to be around 3rd quarter this year. Besides, BMW Group Thailand also introduces the 750Li into the market at the price of 14.5 million Bahts.
Dr.Frank Roesler, the President of BMW Group Thailand stated that: "With another debutant from Geneva Motorshow coming to Thailand standing next to other BMW models, the stand of BMW Group Thailand can excite the Thai crowed extensively."
For the 7 Series, Dr.Roesler stated: "With this version of the 7 Series, BMW Group Thailand would continued the strong momentum of the 7 Series That has been moving progressively in the last years. Even more charismatic and dynamic elements are added into its supreme presence. Additional automobile engineering, like the new engines, adaptive suspension technology were integrated into the model. Enriched product substance and the impeccable styling can ensure that the 7 Series remains the ultimate choice for those who seek for unprecedented level of supremacy and forefront driving innovations."
The 740Li is powered by the latest version of the BMW V8 engine. It features the maximum power output of 306 hp and the highest torque of 390 Nm at 3,500 rpm. Whereas the new 730Li comes with the new straight-six cylinder engine, featuring 219hp. The maximum torque of 300Nm from as low rev as 2,500 and retains continuously until 4,250 rpm (compared to 300Nm at one peak point of 3,600 rev in the predecessor engine). 10 kilograms lighter on the front axle due to the lighter engine weight (whose crankcase is made from Magnesium-Alumium) enriches the level of the car's agility too.
BMW R1200RT also makes its debut in the Thai market along side other new car models. Due to the new body technology, the total weight of this R1200RT is 20 kgs lighter than its predecessor, where as the highest power output of 110 hp is 15 hp higher than its predecessor model. As an option, customers can also equip their R1200 RT with the new innovation; the Electronic Suspension Adjustment, which is engineered to adjust electronically the suspension upon rider's request even on the move. The R1200 RT is priced at 960,000 the model with ESA is priced at 995,000 Bahts.
Next to the 7 Series and the R1200RT, the new 3 Series (both the 330i and the 320i) and the Convertible version of the MINI Cooper / Cooper S will make their public appearance on the stand. The booking process for these models will commence also at the Motorshow.
For more information, please contact
Dr.Wit Sittivaekin
Corporate Communications Director
BMW (Thailand) Co.,Ltd.
Tel: 0-2305-8888
Fax: 0-2654-3115
Website: www.bmw.co.th End.