Munich. Saturday saw the launch of the new BMW 5
Series sedan. At the same time, BMW Welt is devoting an exclusive
special exhibition to the world’s most success business sedan.
Visitors have the opportunity not only to see two models up close but
also to experience the new technical features at interactive stations.
And film fans have the chance to view the new BMW film “The Escape”
and see the actual car used in the film along with several props.
“The Escape” – the new BMW film.
In the latest release from BMW Films, “The Escape”, the new BMW 5
Series sedan plays the leading role. Clive Owen, the Hollywood actor
and cult driver from “The Hire” films, plays a mysterious hired driver
and rising star Dakota Fanning plays Lily, a clone, in an
action-packed short featuring thrilling chase sequences and
breathtaking stunts. From now till February 25, visitors to BMW Welt
have a unique opportunity to experience the original BMW 5 Series
model from the film “The Escape”. Other film props and exclusive
insights into the making of the short make this special exhibition a
one-off experience – and not just for cineastes.
“The Escape” is an homage to the legendary “The Hire” series of BWM
films on its 15th anniversary. A total of eight of those films were
made in two series in 2001 and 2002. Each of the films featured
Hollywood greats both in front of and behind the camera. Playing
alongside Clive Owen as the hired driver, were stars such as Forest
Whitaker, Mickey Rourke, Madonna, Gary Oldman and James Brown. Cult
directors including Guy Ritchie, Ang Lee, David Fincher and Ridley
Scott took the BMW shorts to Hollywood level, which did not go
unnoticed at international film festivals. In addition to the Titanium
Lion in Cannes, “The Hire” won just about every other award for the
creative arts.
The new BMW 5 Series exhibition.
Sporty, elegant and stylish, the seventh generation of the BMW 5
Series sedan had its market launch worldwide in February 2017. An
unprecedented array of high-tech features and improved handling make
the new BMW 5 sedan an extremely attractive package. The new BMW 5
Series sets new standards in connectivity and driver assistance,
offering BMW customers perfect support in their day-to-day driving.
The dynamic nature of this new premium car is also reflected in the
exhibition in BMW Welt.
Since the start of February, visitors have been able to inspect the
latest generation of the BMW 5 Series sedan in a special display
opposite the BMW Welt Lifestyle Shop. Multimedia elements are used to
illustrate the innovative key features of the new BMW 5 Series for
visitors, including new controls and displays, the digital BMW
Connected mobility assistant, and the various diver assistance
systems. Various touch screens provide visitors with a comprehensive
insight into the dedication and innovation that has gone into
developing this vehicle. One of the three walls focus on the
multi-sensual experience. Among other things, visitors can find out
about the Ambient Air Package. This package is an optional extra on
the new BMW 5 Series. At the push of a button, the Ambient Air Package
fills the interior of the car with a subtle, pleasant fragrance.
Visitors can test two of the eight available fragrances at the
exhibition. Ambient light creates a relaxed, cozy atmosphere in the
interior, underlining the luxurious feel of the vehicle and serving as
a functional light source. A backlit “5” at the exhibition
demonstrates the variety of lighting options and the moods they create.
The seventh generation of the BMW 5 Series.
With around 7.9 million vehicles sold by the end of 2016, the BMW 5
range is one of BMW’s core series. The sixth generation alone recorded
sales of more than 2.1 million, making it the global leader in the
premium segment of the upper mid-range. The seventh generation of the
new BMW 5 Series has now arrived to defend this lead with an
impressive array of innovative features. Intelligent voice control,
gesture control and a 70 percent larger head-up display in combination
with the networked services of BMW Connected, together with features
such as on-street parking information and remote 3D view are just some
of the many highlights of the new BMW 5 Series sedan.
The new BMW 5 Series sedan will be on show throughout 2017 in the
special exhibition. “The Escape” set will be on display only until the
end of February. On Monday, February 14, the first customer will drive
away their new BMW 5 Series sedan at a BMW Welt handover.
If you have any queries, please contact:
BMW Group Corporate Communication
Corporate Communication
Bernhard Ederer
Spokesperson BMW Welt
Phone: +49-89-382-28556
mailto: bernhard.ederer@bmwgroup.com
Internet: www.press.bmw.de
BMW Welt – at the heart of the brand, on the pulse of the city
The BMW Welt welcomes over 3 million visitors per year. With its
pioneering architecture, BMW Welt is the heart of all the brands in
the BMW Group – BMW, the sub-brands BMW M and BMW i, MINI, Rolls-Royce
Motor Cars and BMW Motorrad, which are impressively presented in their
own worlds of experience. But it is not only the exhibitions and the
collection of new vehicles that are highlights for car lovers from all
over the world. Visitors can enjoy a year-round program of varied
events covering culture, art and entertainment as well as a popular
event location for over 400 external events per year. The various
restaurants of the BMW Welt offer a variety of culinary delights up to
star gastronomy. In the BMW Welt Junior Campus, children and
youngsters can enjoy exciting guided tours and workshops on the themes
of mobility and sustainability.
The BMW Group
With its three brands BMW, MINI and Rolls-Royce, the BMW Group is the
world’s leading premium manufacturer of automobiles and motorcycles
and also provides premium financial and mobility services. As a global
company, the BMW Group operates 31 production and assembly facilities
in 14 countries and has a global sales network in more than 140 countries.
In 2016, the BMW Group sold approximately 2.367 million cars and
145,000 motorcycles worldwide. The profit before tax for the financial
year 2015 was approximately € 9.22 billion on revenues amounting to €
92.18 billion. As of 31 December 2015, the BMW Group had a workforce
of 122,244 employees.
The success of the BMW Group has always been based on long-term
thinking and responsible action. The company has therefore established
ecological and social sustainability throughout the value chain,
comprehensive product responsibility and a clear commitment to
conserving resources as an integral part of its strategy.
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