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60 units of BMW automobiles handed over to leading international healthcare convention.
Singapore – BMW Asia and Performance Motors Limited (PML) today announced their sponsorship of the World Health Summit Regional Meeting – Asia 2013, (WHSRMA) which will be holding its regional meeting in Singapore, for the first time, from April 8th to 10th.
The WHSRMA is a congregation of leading researchers, physicians, government officials and representatives from industry as well as from non-governmental organizations and health care systems worldwide, aimed at addressing the most pressing issues facing medicine and health care systems over the next decade and beyond.
Themed “Health for Sustainable Development in Asiaâ€, this high-level meeting will be held at the Ritz-Carlton, Millenia Singapore and will be graced by the Prime Minister of Singapore, Mr Lee Hsien Loong at its official opening ceremony on April 8th.
A fleet of 60 units comprising of both the flagship BMW 730Li and executive saloon BMW 520i that was earlier handed over to representatives of the WHSRMA will be used to chauffeur distinguished guests, VIPs and delegates of this prestigious convention in style and comfort.
“Sustainability has always been on the mind of the BMW Group and this is a topic that applies across all fields and industries. We strongly believe that sustainability is a key factor towards achieving greater success in the long-term. As the *world’s most sustainable automotive company for eight consecutive years, we understand the importance of the subject and what it takes to get there. Therefore, we are especially supportive of this year’s focus on sustainable health development in Asia and are delighted to be the official limousine for such an esteemed convention,†said Mr Neil Fiorentinos, Managing Director of BMW Group Asia.
Mr Say Kwee Neng, Managing Director of Performance Motors Ltd said: “Performance Motors Limited is proud to be associated with the first World Health Summit Regional Meeting in Asia. The work done at the Summit will lay the foundation for a sustainable and long term development of the well being of communities across Asia and the world. This important endeavour deserves the support of all like-minded organizations, which see their prosperity for the future to be intrinsically linked to sustainable and responsible initiatives taken today. Every BMW is engineered with this as the central driving philosophy. It is therefore appropriate that delegates to the WHSRMA in Singapore will be chauffeured in the world’s most sustainable premium automobile – a BMW.â€
BMW 730Li:
Enhanced Power Delivery & Efficiency.
The BMW 7 Series is the brand’s flagship limousine that has redefined superiority by raising the bar in its class with ground-breaking efficiency, luxurious comfort and intelligent safety. With it, every journey becomes a unique experience where technological superiority is transformed into an exceptional pleasure.
The new BMW 730Li is equipped with a proven 3-litre straight-six petrol engine. With the new eight-speed automatic transmission, the BMW 730Li is able to complete the century sprint 0.3 seconds faster than its predecessor (at 7.5 seconds). It has further improved its average fuel consumption by 11% to 8.7 litres/100km) and lowered its CO2 emissions by 11% to 202g/km against its predecessor, both as per EU test cycle.
BMW 520i:
Dynamic performance with Driving Pleasure.
The BMW 5 Series is a worldwide success. It has won a host of awards and comparison tests and earned top marks on quality, safety and value retention. Demand in car markets all over the world is steadily growing. With it seductive styling, its unrivalled balance between sporty performance and comfort, and an extensive range of innovative equipment features, this series quickly established itself as the world market leader in its segment.
As fitted in the new BMW 520i, the four-cylinder engine develops maximum power of 184 hp at 5,000 rpm and peak torque of 270 Nm, which is available between 1,250 and 4,500 rpm. Instantaneous power response helps the BMW 520i Sedan perform the century sprint in 8.0 seconds and achieve a top speed is 226 km/h. Simultaneous efficiency improvements are reflected in its average fuel consumption of 6.7 litres/100km and its CO2 emissions of 155g/km, both as per EU test cycle.
Source: BMW Asia
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