Morning Reads: 7 November 2006

[mika]

TodayÔÇÖs Birthdays / Calendar



BMW Group Press Club:

THE 2007 BMW M5:
Sports Car Performance, Luxury Sedan Comfort

Woodcliff Lake, NJ  November 1, 2006Since 1984, four generations of M5s have delighted driving enthusiasts with a combination of breathtaking performance, stunning agility and elegant luxury to create a unique driving experience. The current M5, introduced to the American market in October of 2005, takes those attributes to an even higher level than its predecessors with new design, new technology and new engineering to create what truly can be considered an intriguing combination of a sports car and a luxury sedan.

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BMW ORACLE RACING CONCLUDES 2006 VALENCIA SAILING SEASON

New Zealand summer training session ahead.
Valencia, Spain. BMW ORACLE Racing concluded its 2006 Valencia sailing programme last Friday. Now the Challenger of Record prepares for a European winter/New Zealand summer training session starting later this month in Auckland.

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World of BMW news:

Nate Kern captures four national championships.

BMW MOA Chartered Club:

Black Hills BMW Riders, #203

Founded:
5/1/1990

Contact:
Jim Hansen (hansen@iw.com)
3604 Squire Lane
Rapid City, SD 57702 US

Meetings:
Monthly at 6:30pm, date and location varies.

Events:
Black Hills Stampede and Buffalo Roast
Adopt-A-Highway (US 16A, Keystone St) May & Sept

News from the 2007 Rally area:
Gem??tlichkeit

There is no direct translation for the word Gem??tlichkeit. However, Gem??tlichkeit is the warm, comfortable feeling one receives from pleasant surroundings and atmosphere. I think you will find that when you come here.

There is another design that Sue is considering. I saw that one and it WAY COOL but after a while this refrigerator art version is kind of cool also, in an icebox sort of way.

Ozaukee ÔÇô Washington Daily News

Fond Du Lac Reporter

The Sheboygan Press

Daily Citizen, Beaver Dam

Weather

West Bend WI
Current

10 Day Forcast

United States
National Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration

Canada
Meteorological Service of Canada


News:

You have gotten this far on your first cup of coffee.
Now put the cup down
Step away from the screen
And go vote!
Vote early!
Vote your beliefs!
As always, vote often so some one else doesnÔÇÖt cancel your vote out.

Morning Reads will be waiting for you when you get back.

Sports: BMW MOA Fantasy Football Update ÔÇô video if you took it.
Interview with the BenevolentDestroyers head coach:

Q: What do you have to say about your loss to arch rival Bradford Benn?

A: Well M1ka this is a rebuilding season for us. ItÔÇÖs a long hard season and unfortunately we are going to suffer losses in this process.

Q: Let me follow up on that coach. This is the first MOA fantasy season. How can it be a rebuilding season for you?

A: My point exactly. We didnÔÇÖt even have a team last year which makes it even harder to rebuild one.

Q: What was your strategy going into this past game?

A: After extensive meetings with the coaching staff, scouts, getting input from the players and the guys down at the Lilydale gas station (Were with a buck you can still get a small cup of coffee and change, but hurry, gas prices may be down but coffee prices my be going up.) I decided to adopt the league leading DummyTeam strategy and not make any roster changes.

Q: Why coach? You had two players on a bye week!

A: Okay Mr. Pushy follow-up question guy, I forgot to make any changes. It was a virtual game and I was on the road.

Q: WhatÔÇÖs the plan for next weekÔÇÖs game coach?

A: Today is an off day, just like most of them including our game days. I plan on spending a little time in the garage. Going to calm my frazzled fantasy football nerves with a little Zen and the Art of BWM Motorcycle maintenance.

Q: What are you going to do to the famous Roadster?

A: Well M1ka I am going to rebuild the Bing carburetors. I find it relaxing. Tomorrow I start planning for the next game.

Q: But coach you live in a condo and they wonÔÇÖt let you work on the Roadster in the garage. Does it even have carbs? ItÔÇÖs an R1150R isnÔÇÖt it?

A: I work on it down at the Moosehead Bar & Grill in Diamond Jims Mall here in Lilydale, okay. I have the bartenders screen my calls and tell people Im working on the Roadster. They used to tell them I was lacing the cast wheels but someone from another team blew my cover on that oneWere not on the record now are we?


Recalls:

You were just on the bestbikewebforum.com where someone posted that they have a friend that has a cousin that is dating the girlfriend of the girlfriend of the mechanic at the local small engine repair shop and he talked with his and there is a recall of the model BMW you are thinking of buying.

Many of us have been confronted with this type of situation at different times. How do you verify the information? How do you track down and prove or disprove a rumor? For the North American MOA rider there are two places.

US: National Highway Transportation and Safety Administration

CA: Transport Canada

These are the recall databases for the US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and the Canadian Transport Canada. Each uses a simple drill down method to check for recalls related to a model.

Save them to your favorites so that you can find and give the real information on our forum and others.

Gear:

I have mine when are you ordering yours?

We kick and fight like children. Then, when one of us goes down we rush to help. Here is a chance to help keep some of our fellow riders from going down.

Helen TwowheelsÔÇÖ SUPER PACK STRAPS made in hot pink with all proceeds go to support the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation.

To order:
www.womenmotorcyclistfoundation.org
call: 585-786-6054
or bug Helen directly:
www.helen2wheels.com


Adventure Posts:

There are many trips being planed that takes people across the boarder. Here are the US State Department and Homeland Security and Customs links for documents that are required.

Travel.State.Gov | TIPS FOR TRAVELERS TO CANADA

Travel.State.Gov | PASSPORTS

First Time
First time passport applicants need to apply in person. This section contains a useful guide to determine whether or not an in-person visit is required as well as information on preparing documents and obtaining passports quickly.

How to Apply & Documentation
How to Get a Passport Quickly
Where to Apply in the U.S.
Where to Apply Abroad

How to Apply for a Passport Renewal
Most Passport Agencies now accept applications only by appointment. Click here for more information.
Special Requirements for Children Under Age 14

Document Requirements for U. S. Citizens Entering from Canada and Mexico
U.S. Citizens Returning from Canada and Mexico

Book Review:

A stocking stuffer for the person who keeps asking you questions about which bike to buy.

wBW Book Review: Streetbikes- Everyhting You Need to Know by Bill Stermer is an excellent guide for prospective motorcyclists.

Motorcycle Repair and Care:

What is this plug telling you about the bike it comes from?

Need to brush up on your spark plug language skills? Check out this chart.
Video:

Video: BMWÔÇÖs New G 650 Motorcycles


Wonderings:

Shhh donÔÇÖt tell anyone. I liberated a copy of the Washington County Yellow pages when I was in West Bend. I am going to start a Yellow Page Project | Rally 2007 Edition.

Restaurants and gas stations are easy to find. When I arrive in a new town one of the struggles is finding where things are such as laundromats, pharmacies, parts stores, grocery store or what have you. The idea is to pick a few key areas from the phone book and list the information. A listing would look something like this.

Group Heading
Individual Listing
Phone Number
Street address
GPS coordinates for the listing.

I donÔÇÖt intend to recreate the entire phone book. I have my ideas, what are yours? What are the key things that you need when you blow into town and have trouble finding? Print it before you leave and you may have some useful information when you get to the rally.

Biker Dictionary: word of the day:

Giggle Gas - Nitrous oxide


Bike Candy:

I know I dropped the key someplace over here.

I was sure this was the corner I dropped my wallet in.

Pictures provided by BMWMotocycles.com

Unless noted otherwise, I have no known commercial interest in any products discussed in the Morning Reads

 

[mika]

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The Pit Crew View: Racing News:

Ward closes championship season in style

IVAN LAZZARINI IS SILVER MEDAL IN THE SUPERMOTO WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP 2006

The 2006 Supermoto World Championship closed the games on the Athens track, in Greece. Factory Husqvarna team?óÔé¼Ôäós rider ivan Lazzarini got the second final place in the S1 class.
Ivan preceeded in the classification teammate and World Champion 2005 Gerald Delepine thanks to his results gained in this GP. Lazzarini got the 5th and 3rd position in the two heats, conquering the third place on the podium as well. It wasn?óÔé¼Ôäót a good week end for Gerald Delepine: the Belgian rider, who gives his best on offraod tracks, was disadvantaged since no dirt part was built in the track.
Delepine, during race 1, slide and closed the race on 7th place, while in race 2 was 5th behind the new World Champion 2006 Bernd Hiemer. In S2 class, Adrien Chareyre succeeded in conquering the third position in the overall classification even thought he was not the main protagonist of the GP.
The French rider got the 9th and 6th place, results that anyway made the youngster conquer the third step of the podium.
The Chareyre brothers, Adrien and Thomas, will be riding for the Husqvarna Factory team in 2007.

Supermoto World Championship ?óÔé¼ÔÇ£ final classification:

Classe S1: 1. Hiemer (KTM) p. 349, 2. Lazzarini (Husqvarna) p. 297, 3. Delepine (Husqvarna) p. 289
Classe S2:1. Van Den Bosch (KTM) p. 340, 2. Giraudo (Aprilia) 278, 3. A. Chareyre (Husqvarna ) p. 259.

ANDERS ERIKSSON GETS SECOND PLACE IN GOTTLAND GRAND NATIONAL

Anders Eriksson conquered the second place in the Swedish Enduro Marathon that every year features 500 riders at the start.

The Gottland Grand National is a 3 hours and a half race with a minus 0 degrees temperature o a snowy and icy track. Only 3 out of the 500 riders did finish the race: Matt Nilsson, winner, who was ahead of Eriksson with only 3 minutes, while Anders preceded the third placed rider, Gundersen, with 10 minutes gap.

Eriksson will take part to the Novermberkasaan, another Enduro marathon that will take place in Sweden in the middle of November.

Events:

Chartered Clubs & Local Events

Fellow members and clubs post local events here, which are great reasons to get out and ride or visit an area.

TT 2007: Saturday 26th May to Friday 8th June.

CHARLOTTE NORTH CAROLINA EUROPEAN BIKE NIGHT
Ducati Motorcycles of Charlotte hosts Charlotte's monthly gathering of motorcycles and scooters of European heritage held on the second Tuesday of each month from 6:30 to 9:00 at Mac's Speed Shop (this is a casual dining restaurant and bar that specialzes in BBQ) in Charlotte, North Carolina. This event is open to all owners of European bikes and scooters and will be a great way to socialize with others as well as have a great meal in a motorcycle themed restaurant. We hope to see you there!

For directions to Mac's Speed Shop (macspeedshop.com) 2511 South Boulevard, Charlotte, North Carolina. For more information call Larry at BMW-Ducati Motorcycles Charlotte at 704-882-6106 or visit our website at www.bmw-ducati.com

January 5-7, 2007
Roundup Centre
Stampede Park

Edmonton Motorcycle Show
January 12-14, 2007
Northlands
Agricom

January 25-28, 2007
Tradex Exhibition Centre
Abbotsford, B.C.

February 10-12
Centre de foires de Quebec

Houston TX November 10 - 12 2006
Fort Worth TX November 17- 19 2006
Seattle WA December 1-3 2006
Long Beach CA December 8 -10 2006
San Mateo CA December 15-17 2006
Novi MI January 5 ÔÇô 7 2006
Washington DC January 12 ÔÇô 14 2006
New York NY January 19 ÔÇô 21 2006
Cleveland OH January 26 ÔÇô 28 2007
Minneapolis MN February 2 ÔÇô 4 2006
Chicago IL February 9 ÔÇô 11 2006
Atlanta GA February 23 ÔÇô 26 2006

AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days
July 27-29, 2007
Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course
Lexington, Ohio

2007 MotoGP Calendar

March 10: Qatar, Doha/Losail**
March 25: Spain, Jerez de la Frontera
April 22: Turkey, Istanbul
May 6: China, Shanghai
May 20: France, Le Mans
June 3: Italy, Mugello
June 10: Catalunya, Catalunya
June 24: Great Britian, Donington Park
June 30: Netherlands, Assen**
July 15: Germany , Sachsenring
July 22: United States, Laguna Seca*
August 19: Czech Republic, Brno
September 2: San Marino & Riviera di Rimini, Misano
September 16: Portugal, Estoril
September 23: Japan, Motegi
October 14: Australia, Phillip Island
October 21: Malaysia, Sepang
November 4: Valencia, Ricardo Tormo ÔÇô Valencia

* : MotoGP Class Only
**: Saturday

2007 World Superbike Calendar - Provisional

February 24 : Qatar, Doha/Losail**
March 4: Australia, Phillip Island
April 22: Spain, Ricardo Tormo ÔÇô Valencia
May 6: Italy, Monza
May 27: Great Britian, Silverstone
June 24: San Marino, Misano
July 23: Czech Republic, Brno
August 5: Great Britian, Brands Hatch
September 2: Netherlands, Assen
September 9: Germany, Lausitzring
September 20: Italy, Imola
October 7: France, Magny-Cours
TBD : South Aftica, Kyalami (pending certification)

DATE, LOCATION
March 7-10
Daytona International Speedway, Daytona Beach, FL
The Daytona 200 by Honda 1.800.PITSHOP
www.racetickets.com

April 20-22
Barber Motorsports Park, Birmingham, AL
(Superbike Doubleheader)
Honda Superbike Classic 1.800.240.2300
www.barbermotorsports.com

April 27-29
California Speedway, Fontana, CA
(Superbike Doubleheader)
Suzuki Superbike Challenge 1.800.944.RACE
www.californiaspeedway.com

May 18-20
Infineon Raceway, Sonoma, CA
(Superbike Doubleheader)
Kawasaki AMA Superbike Showdown 1.800.870.RACE
www.infineonraceway.com

June 1-3
Road America, Elkhart Lake, WI
(Superbike Doubleheader)
AMA Suzuki Superbike Doubleheader 1.800.365.RACE
www.roadamerica.com

June 22-24
Miller Motorsports Park, Tooele, UT
(Superbike Doubleheader)
Honda Summit of Speed 1.866.297.2636
www.millermotorsportspark.com

July 20-22
Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca, Monterey, CA **
The Red Bull U.S. Grand Prix 1.800.327.SECA
www.laguna-seca.com

August 3-5
Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course, Lexington, OH
Honda Super Cycle Weekend, presented by Dunlop Tires
(Superbike Doubleheader) 1.800.MID.OHIO
www.midohio.com

August 17-19
Virginia International Raceway, Alton, VA
Suzuki Big Kahuna Nationals, presented by Parts Unlimited
(Superbike Doubleheader) 1.303.377.3278
www.virclub.com
www.M1event.com

August 31-Sept. 2
Road Atlanta, Braselton, GA
AMA Suzuki Superbike Showdown, presented by Makita
(Superbike Doubleheader) 1.800.849.RACE
www.roadatlanta.com

Sept. 15-16
Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca, Monterey, CA
AMA Superbike Championship 1.800.327.SECA
www.laguna-seca.com

Sept. 28-30
Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course, Lexington, OH
AMA Superbike Championship Shootout 1.800.MID.OHIO
www.midohio.com
**AMA & Moto GP combined weekend
Total Events: 12
Dates and Locations Subject to Change

 

[mika]

Page 3 2007 BMW M5 Standard & Optional Features

Performance & efficiency
5.0-liter DOHC 40-valve V-10 engine:
Aluminum cylinder block & heads, bedplate construction S
Double high-pressure VANOS steplessly variable valve timing S
10 individual throttles, electronically controlled, with variable
throttle response & maximum power level (3 settings) S
Machined intake ports & combustion chambers S
Special BMW MS S65 electronic engine management system S
Direct ignition system with pencil coils S
Ionic-current knock control S
Semi-dry-sump, G-sensitive lubrication system S
7-speed Sequential Manual Gearbox (SMG) with DRIVELOGIC,
11 shift programs & Launch Control S
6-speed manual transmission NC

Handling, ride & braking
Specially equipped & calibrated BMW M suspension system:
Double-pivot-type aluminum front suspension S
4-link Integral aluminum rear suspension S
BMW M Electronic Damping Control (EDC) with Comfort, Normal,
& Sport modes S

Handling, ride & braking (cont.)
Vehicle-speed-sensitive variable-assist, variable-ratio power steering
with Comfort & Sport levels of power assist S
4-wheel compound, ventilated & cross-ventilated disc brakes S
M Double Spoke alloy wheels (design #166M),
19 x 8.5 front/19 x 9.5 rear S
255/40ZR-19 front / 285/35ZR-19 rear performance tires S
M Mobility System S
BMW M-calibrated Dynamic Stability Control (DSC), including all-speed
traction control, electronic brake proportioning, antilock braking (ABS),
cornering/braking stability enhancement, Dynamic Brake Control,
Brake Standby, Brake Drying, Start-off Assistant & M Dynamic Mode S
M Variable Differential Lock S
MDrive system, providing 1-touch selection of preferred combination of
3 throttle/power settings, 11 transmission programs, 3 EDC modes,
2 DSC modes & de-activated DSC S

Exterior design & function
Special BMW M front bumper/spoiler/air-intake ensemble with ÔÇ£flapsÔÇØ S
Xenon Adaptive headlights with dynamic auto-leveling S
Automatic headlight control S
High-intensity headlight cleaning system with retracting nozzles S
Daytime running lamps S
Park Distance Control S
Rain-sensing windshield wipers with articulated passengerÔÇÖs-side
wiper arm, single-wipe control, windshield-washer
system with heated washer jets S
BMW M exterior mirrors S
BMW M exterior paint selection, choice of standard or metallic S
Side gills with M5 logos S
Satin Chrome Shadowline side-window trim S
Unique side sills S
Rear spoiler S
Special BMW M rear bumper/diffusor ensemble with ÔÇ£flapsÔÇØ S
Four stainless-steel exhaust tips S
Ergonomics, luxury & convenience
Vehicle & Key Memory S
Multi-function remote:
Selective locking S
Remote trunk release S
Comfort Access OPT
Dual power/heated exterior mirrors S
Automatic tilt-down of right exterior mirror for visibility of curb
when backing up S
Automatic-dimming interior & exterior mirrors S
BMW Universal Transceiver (3-function garage-door opener) S
Courtesy lights with fade-in/fade-out feature, actuation from remote,
automatic switch-on when engine is turned off S
Front & rear reading lights, separately controlled left/right S
BMW Ambiance Lighting S
BMW M exit/entry lighting in door panels S
Illumination of interior door handles & door storage bins,
front footwell lighting & LED exterior ground lighting S
Lockable glove compartment with rechargeable take-out flashlight S
Power tilt/telescopic leather-wrapped M sport steering wheel with fingertip
cruise, audio & phone controls, programmable button & MDrive selector S
Start/Stop Button S
Illuminated SMG shift lever S
18-way power/heated M front sport seats, including adjustable
thigh support & passive backrest width S
20-way power/heated M Multi-function Comfort seats, including
Active Backrest Width, adjustable upper-backrest width,
4-way power lumbar support & Active head restraints OPT
Memory system for driverÔÇÖs seat, steering wheel & exterior
mirrors (2 settings per user) S
Balance control for front-seat heating S
Active Seat Ventilation, front seats OPT
Adjustable front center armrest S
2-level center console compartments with climate-controlled
lower compartment S

Ergonomics, luxury & convenience (cont.)
BMW M instrumentation with ÔÇô
Illuminated white scales on speedometer & tachometer S
Red pointers S
Oil-temperature gauge S
Variable warning segment on tachometer S
LCD main & trip odometers S
Service Interval Indicator with miles-to-service readout S
iDrive system with ÔÇô
BMW On-board Navigation System, DVD database S
Force Feedback controller S
8-function On-board Computer S
Automatic ventilation S
TeleService S
Phone memory & dialing functions 6 S
M Head-up Display OPT
Merino Leather upholstery:
Extended Leather S
Full Leather OPT
Perforated Full Leather OPT
Alcantara headliner OPT Brushed-aluminum interior trim S
Olive Ash Carrara wood interior trim NC
Madeira Walnut wood interior trim NC
Power windows with key-off operation; 1-touch opening & closing of
all door windows, anti-trapping feature, opening from remote,
closing from exterior lock S
Automatic climate control with separate left/right temperature & air-
distribution controls, automatic recirculation control, bi-directional solar
sensor, Heat at Rest, humidity control, temperature- & volume-controlled
rear outlets, activated-charcoal microfilter ventilation & other features S
2-way power moonroof with key-off operation, 1-touch opening & closing,
anti-trapping feature, opening from remote, opening & closing
from exterior door lock, sliding interior sunshade S

Ergonomics, luxury & convenience (cont.)
Anti-theft Logic7 audio system with 13 speakers incl. 2 subwoofers,
Digital Sound Processing, Surround Sound simulation,
Radio Data System (RDS) & FM diversity antenna system S
6-disc CD changer in glove compartment C
SIRIUS Satellite Radio OPT
High Definition Radio OPT
Real Time Traffic Information, 4-year subscription S
Bluetooth?« cellphone interface S
Power outlets in front passengerÔÇÖs footwell & trunk S
Dual cupholders front & rear S
Dual front sun visors with illuminated mirrors S
Open storage compartments in front & rear doors S
Fold-up rear center armrest S
Seatback storage compartments S
Heated rear seats OPT
Split folding rear seats & ski bag OPT
Power-operated rear & manual rear door-window sunshades OPT
Rear-window defroster S
Interior trunk release, electrically operated S
Fully finished trunk with reversible floormat
to keep smaller cargo from sliding S

Safety & security
Dual front-impact Supplementary Restraint System (SRS) with
dual-threshold deployment, 2-stage Smart Airbags S
Front safety belts with automatic tensioners & force limiters S
Automatic-locking retractors (ALR) on all passenger safety belts
(for installation of child restraint seats) S
LATCH attachments in rear seat (for installation of child
restraint seats) S
Interlocking door anchoring system for side impacts S
Front- & rear-seat Head Protection System (AHPS II) S
Front side-impact airbags S
Rear-seat side-impact airbags & automatic tensioners
on rear outboard safety belts OPT


Safety & security (cont.)
Active front head restraints OPT
Intelligent Safety & Information System (ISIS)
for deployment of safety systems S
Battery Safety Terminal S
Tire Pressure Monitor S
BMW Assist 4-year subscription with Bluetooth?« wireless technology,
including automatic collision notification, SOS button, enhanced Roadside
Assistance, TeleService, Concierge & Customer Relations services S
Central locking system with double-lock anti-theft feature, selective unlocking S
Coded Driveaway Protection S
Alarm system with operation from remote, interior motion detecto

2007 BMW M5
Product Highlights

General
ÔÇó Newest in a BMW M tradition that began in 1984 (US version introduced in 1988 model year); 4th-generation M5 (3rd generation was offered in U.S. in 2000-2003)
ÔÇó Sports car and luxury sedan in one exciting vehicle
ÔÇó Powered by a 5.0-liter, 500-hp V-10 engine via a 7-speed Sequential Manual Gearbox or 6-speed manual transmission
ÔÇó Produced in small numbers at BMWÔÇÖs Dingolfing, Germany factory
ÔÇó Base price $83,195 including destination and handling charge

Features that distinguish M5 from BMW 550i
Performance & efficiency
ÔÇó 5.0-liter V-10 engine ÔÇô 500 hp, 383 lb-ft. torque (previous M5: 4.9-liter V-8, 394 hp, 368 lb-ft.)
ÔÇó 7-speed Sequential Manual Gearbox, first SMG designed ÔÇ£from scratchÔÇØ as an SMG; incorporates DRIVELOGIC shift programming in evolved, refined form
ÔÇó Optional (at no cost) 6-speed manual transmission
Handling, ride & braking
ÔÇó M Variable Differential Lock for enhanced traction and handling
ÔÇó Specially modified and calibrated front and rear suspension
ÔÇó Electronic Damping Control (EDC) ÔÇô first appearance in a BMW M model; three modes (Comfort , Normal and Sport)
ÔÇó Special M5 steering system: ÔÇ£quickerÔÇØ than 5 Series, two levels of Servotronic power assist tied to EDC modes
ÔÇó Compound, cross-ventilated disc brakes ÔÇô BMWÔÇÖs largest-dimensioned, most powerful brakes ever ÔÇô with 2-piston front calipers
ÔÇó 19 x 8.5 front/19 x 9.5 rear M Radial Spoke alloy wheels with 255/40ZR-19 front/ 285/35ZR-19 rear performance tires
ÔÇó BMW M-calibrated Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) with selectable M Dynamic Mode
ÔÇó MDrive (submenu in iDrive system): allows driver to combine personal preferences into a single setting, selectable via button on steering wheel ÔÇô
ÔÇó Three levels of engine power and throttle response
ÔÇó SMG DRIVELOGIC shift-program settings
ÔÇó DSC modes and de-activation
ÔÇó EDC/steering settings
ÔÇó Settings of available Head-Up Display (standard or M)
ÔÇó Active Seat Backrest settings (three programs for optional M Multi-function Seats; see Options)
Exterior design & function
ÔÇó Front bumper/spoiler/air-intake assembly
ÔÇó Traditional BMW M side ÔÇ£gillsÔÇØ
ÔÇó 19-in. BMW M Double Spoke wheels
ÔÇó Unique rocker panels (side sills) with sharp accent line
ÔÇó Standard Satin Chrome Shadowline side-window trim
ÔÇó M exterior mirrors, shaped to enhance aerodynamics and reduce wind noise
ÔÇó Distinctively shaped lower section of trunklid
ÔÇó Rear bumper/spoiler/diffusor assembly
ÔÇó Four round stainless-steel exhaust outlets
ÔÇó Four unique BMW M colors
Ergonomics, luxury & convenience
ÔÇó Doorsill trims with M5 logo
ÔÇó Unique speedometer and tachometer dials ÔÇô
ÔÇó Red indicator needles
ÔÇó Specific scales (speedometer to 200 mph/300 km/h, tachometer to 9000 rpm)
ÔÇó M logo on tachometer face
ÔÇó Oil-temperature gauge in tachometer face
ÔÇó Power, DSC, EDC and SMG mode switches on center console
ÔÇó Short, illuminated SMG selector/shift lever or manual shift lever, depending on transmission
ÔÇó MDrive submenu in iDrive control system
ÔÇó Real Time Traffic Information ÔÇô 4-year subscription
ÔÇó Heated M sport front seats standard (16-way driverÔÇÖs/14-way passengerÔÇÖs power adjustment including 4-way lumbar)
ÔÇó Extended Leather upholstery with Merino leather, BMWÔÇÖs finest grade ÔÇô
ÔÇó Additional leather includes center section of instrument panel, center console/armrest, handbrake boot, upper door panels and door armrests
ÔÇó Full Leather and Perforated Full Leather optional
ÔÇó Unique BMW M color selection
ÔÇó Brushed Aluminum Shadow interior trim standard, choice of two optional woods
ÔÇó Anthracite-color headliner (with Perforated Leather or Full Leather interior, in Alcantara material)

Options
ÔÇó M Multi-function Comfort front seats with ÔÇô
ÔÇó Active Backrests
ÔÇó Power shoulder support
ÔÇó Active head restraints
ÔÇó Active Seat Ventilation, including perforated leather upholstery (requires M Multi-function Comfort seats and Perforated Full Leather)
ÔÇó Comfort Access
ÔÇó Full Leather upholstery, with leather on expanded area of instrument panel; roof pillars and headliner in Alcantara material
ÔÇó Olive Ash Carrara wood interior trim (no extra cost)
ÔÇó Madeira Walnut red-brown wood interior trim (no extra cost)
ÔÇó M Head-up Display
ÔÇó Rear-spoiler delete
ÔÇó Power rear sunshade with manual rear side window sunshades
ÔÇó Split folding rear seats with ski bag
ÔÇó Heated rear seats
ÔÇó High Definition Radio
ÔÇó SIRIUS satellite radio

BMW M powertrain details
ÔÇó 500-hp V-10 engine delivers spectacular performance: 0-60 mph in 4.5 sec., top speed 155 mph (electronically limited):
ÔÇó Engine redline is 8250 rpm
ÔÇó 10 individual, electronically controlled throttles
ÔÇó Ionic-current knock control
ÔÇó G-sensitive lubrication
ÔÇó Aluminum cylinder block and heads, ultra-rigid bedplate construction
ÔÇó 7-speed Sequential Manual Gearbox with DRIVELOGIC offers driver 6 Sequential (manual) shift programs, 5 automated programs, and other functions for optimum performance and driving characteristics
ÔÇó Optional 6-speed manual transmission

Safety & security
ÔÇó Dual front-impact 2-stage Smart Airbags with dual-threshold deployment
ÔÇó Interlocking door anchoring system for side impacts
ÔÇó Standard front-seat side-impact airbags
ÔÇó Optional rear-seat side-impact airbags and rear safety belts with automatic tensioners
ÔÇó Front and rear Head Protection System
ÔÇó Battery Safety Terminal ÔÇô helps prevent possible short circuit after accident impact
ÔÇó Tire Pressure Monitor
ÔÇó Coded Driveaway Protection for theft deterrence
ÔÇó Alarm system with interior motion detector
ÔÇó BMW Assist for 4 years ÔÇô BMWÔÇÖs comprehensive system of customer services and in-car telematics, standard

 

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Page 4 2007 BMW M5 Technical Specifications

General
Curb weight, lb. 4012
Weight distribution, front/rear, % 52.2/47.8
Wheelbase, in. 113.7
Track, front/rear, in. 62.2/61.7
Length, in. 191.5
Width, in. 72.7
Height, in. 57.8

Body
Type 4-door sedan
Aerodynamic drag coefficient 0.31
EPA size classification Midsize

Accommodations
Seating capacity, persons 5
Shoulder room, front/rear, in. 57.3/57.2
Head room, front/rear, in. 37.7/37.8
Leg room, front/rear, in. 41.5/36.0
EPA passenger-compartment volume, cu ft. 99.1
EPA cargo volume, cu ft. 14.0
Engine & electrical
Engine type DOHC (4-cam) 40-valve V-10, high-
Pressure Double VANOS steplessly
variable valve timing, 10 individual
electronically controlled throttles with
P400, P500 & P500 S settings
Bore x stroke, mm/in. 92.0 x 75.2/3.62 x 2.96
Displacement, cc/cu in. 4999/305
Compression ratio 12.0:1
Power @ rpm, hp 500 @ 7750
Torque @ rpm, lb-ft. 383 @ 6100
Engine-management system MS S65 with ionic-current knock control,
variable valve timing, electronic throttles,
variable maximum power level, g-sensitive
lubrication system, oil-level/temperature
sender, variable tachometer warning segment, catalyst protection & other functions included in control strategy
Fuel requirement Premium unleaded
Fuel capacity, U.S. gal. 18.5
Battery capacity, amp-hr. 90
Alternator output rating, amp./W 170/2380

Drivetrain
Drive system Front engine/rear-wheel drive
Sequential Manual Gearbox (SMG) SMG III 247, electrohydraulically actuated,
electronically controlled 7-speed,
with 6 Sequential & 5 Automated shift
programs; twin-disc clutch
Ratios: 1st 3.99:1
2nd 2.65:1
3rd 1.81:1
4th 1.39:1
5th 1.16:1
6th 1.00:1
7th 0.83:1
Reverse 3.99:1
Drivetrain (cont.)
Manual transmission ZF Type G, 6-speed
Ratios: 1st 4.06:1
2nd 2.40:1
3rd 1.58:1
4th 1.19:1
5th 1.00:1
6th 0.87:1
Reverse 3.68:1
Final drive ratio 3.62:1

Chassis
Body/frame construction Unitized; aluminum front end,
otherwise steel
Front suspension BMW M sport suspension in
aluminum; struts, double-pivot lower
arms, coil springs, electronically
controlled twin-tube gas-pressure
shock absorbers with Normal,
Comfort & Sport modes, anti-roll
bar, subframe, thrust plate
Rear suspension BMW M sport suspension in
aluminum; 4-link Integral system, coil
springs, electronically controlled twin-
tube gas-pressure shock absorbers
with Normal, Comfort & Sport modes,
anti-roll bar
Steering type Rack & pinion, Servotronic vehicle-
speed- sensitive power assist
with Comfort & Sport assist levels
Overall ratio Variable; mean ratio is 12.4:1
Turning circle, ft. 40.7
4-wheel compound, ventilated &
cross-ventilated disc brakes:
Front, diameter x thickness, mm/in. 374 x 36/14.7 x 1.42
Front calipers Aluminum
Rear, diameter x thickness, mm/in. 370 x 24/14.6 x 0.94
Rear calipers Cast iron

Chassis (cont.)
Wheels Light cast alloy, 19 x 8.5 front/19 x 9.5 rear

Tires 255/40ZR-19 front /
285/35ZR-19 rear
special performance
Stability-enhancement system Dynamic Stability Control (DSC),
including all-speed traction control,
electronic brake proportioning,
antilock braking (ABS), cornering/
braking stability enhancement,
Dynamic Brake Control, Brake Standby, Brake Drying, Start-off Assistant
& M Dynamic mode;
M Variable Differential Lock

Performance data
Acceleration, 0-60 mph, sec. 4.5
Top speed, mph 155
Fuel economy, EPA est.. MPG,
city/highway 12/18

BMW of North America
2007 Model Year Retail Prices (as of September 1st, 2006)

U.S. Models M5

Base Price USA Port of Entry * $83,195

6-Speed Manual Transmission NC
Rear Door Mounted Side Impact Airbags 385
Comfort Access 1,000
Power Rear Sunshade with Rear Manual Side Window Shades 575
Front Ventilated Seats (Requires Perforated Merino Leather and M Multifunction Seats) 800
Split Folding Rear Seats with ski bag 475
Rear Seat Heating 350
M Multifunction Seats with Active Width Adjustment 1,900
Olive Ash Carrara Wood trim NC
Madeira Walnut Wood trim NC
Head up display 1,000
High Definition Radio 500
SIRIUS Satellite Radio 595
Rear spoiler deletion NC
Extended Merino Leather STD
Perforated Merino Leather with Alcantara Roofliner 3,500
Full Merino Leather Interior with Alcantara Roofliner 3,500
Gas Guzzler Tax ÔÇô SMG Transmission 3,000
Gas Guzzler Tax ÔÇô 6-speed Manual Transmission 3,700
* Includes Destination and Handling: $695

NC = No Charge Option
STD = Standard equipment

 

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Page 5 BMW ORACLE RACING CONCLUDES 2006 VALENCIA SAILING SEASON

11/06/2006
BMW ORACLE RACING CONCLUDES 2006 VALENCIA SAILING SEASON

New Zealand summer training session ahead.
Valencia, Spain. BMW ORACLE Racing concluded its 2006 Valencia sailing programme last Friday. Now the Challenger of Record prepares for a European winter/New Zealand summer training session starting later this month in Auckland.

The final day of sailing in Valencia draws to a close the 2006 season that began in February. The team sailed more than 150 days this year in Valencia including days spent performance testing, crew training, in-house racing as well as competing in the three 2006 Louis Vuitton Acts. In this critical lead-up year to the 2007 Louis Vuitton Cup, the team dedicated much of the on-the-water time to developing its new race boat USA 87 and developing from that innovative platform the design for the second new boat.

"We set out an ambitious programme at the start of the year and achieved our goals," said CEO and skipper Chris Dickson. "The final proof will come next year but we are pleased with where we are with less than six months until the start of the Louis Vuitton Cup. With more than 150 sailing days and well over 500 hours of performance testing and racing logged on our first new-generation race boat, we accomplished even more than we set out to do in 2006. Each and every person within the team gave their best effort this year and I am proud of what we have achieved together in all areas of the programme."

In addition to the testing and training time, the team competed in 37 races during Louis Vuitton Acts 10-12 in Valencia, including their victory at Act 10, the match racing season opener. The team competed in close to another 100 match races at various regattas with wins posted at the Trofeo Challenge, Portugal Match Cup, Trieste Challenge and Spanish Open as well as at the German Sailing Grand Prix raced in America's Cup Class yachts.

While sailing in Valencia is over until early next year, work continues at the team's base on the Port America's Cup. Once the boats complete their final sailing session today, the shore team's work begins as the team starts preparations for moving sailing team operations to New Zealand for the European winter session.

The New Zealand session kicks-off with two BMW ORACLE Racing teams lining up at the New Zealand Match Racing Championships Nov 22-26. The sailing team will then start their crew training at the end of this month with USA 71, which is already in New Zealand after being shipped their from Germany following the German Sailing Grand Prix. The team will take a Christmas holiday break before returning to the Hauraki Gulf training programme.

Meanwhile construction of the team's second 2007-generation America's Cup yacht continues in Anacortes, WA, in the Seattle region of the northwest US.

BMW ORACLE Racing is the Challenger of Record for the 32nd America's Cup representing Golden Gate Yacht Club in San Francisco. Team owner is American Larry Ellison, founder and CEO of Oracle. Partner of the team is German premium car manufacturer BMW. Sponsors include Allianz, leading global financial services provider; Girard-Perregaux, Swiss manufacturer of high-class mechanical timepieces; Henri Lloyd, Technology Partner and supplier of team clothing and Network Appliance, Inc. (NetApp), a world leader in unified storage solutions.

You will find photo and video material on BMW ORACLE Racing at
www.bmor-photo.com and www.bmor-video.com.

Internet: www.bmworacleracing.com

 

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Ohmygod those chicanes get me everytime