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21 May 2012
Singapore. BMW Asia is today appointed as the official car for the 7th ACI Asia-Pacific Regional Assembly, Conference and Exhibition, which will be held in Singapore for the first time from 22nd to 25th May 2012. A total of 10 units of BMW 520i and 5 units of 730Li limousines will be deployed to transport VIP attendees at this year’s conference, which will be held at the Marina Bay Sands Singapore.
Established since 1991, the Airports Council International (ACI) is the first and only worldwide association to represent the common interests of airport operations from across the world, in a bid to foster cooperation with partners throughout the air transport industry and to promote a single voice amongst them.
“The ACI Asia-Pacific Regional Conference serves as the perfect platform to enable the leading airports in the region to discuss about key issues and concerns pertaining to our industry. This allows the entire airport community to work out the relevant solutions and move forward as a united industry,†said Mrs. Patti Chau, Regional Director, ACI Asia-Pacific. “We are extremely pleased to appoint BMW as the official car on this occasion, and are fully confident of the comfort and safety that BMW vehicles can provide to our guests.â€
“Airports are an invaluable asset for the communities they serve, and it’s important that airport operators across the globe have a common platform like the ACI Asia-Pacific Regional Conference to align themselves with,†said Mr Neil Fiorentinos, Managing Director of BMW Group Asia. “BMW Asia is truly honoured to be chosen as the official car for such an important global aviation event. As the best-selling premium automotive brand in Singapore, we are confident that our cars will deliver the global leaders of the airport industry to their respective destinations during this conference, safely and comfortably.â€
“As the official BMW dealer in Singapore, we are very pleased to be part of this partnership.
The BMW 5 Series is currently our top-selling premium executive sedan in Singapore, while the BMW 7 Series is our flagship limousine which is known for its luxurious comfort. Both models are further driven by our Efficient Dynamics technology to ensure high performance without compromising on fuel efficiency and CO2 emissions,†said Mr Say Kwee Neng, Managing Director of Performance Motors Limited.
The BMW 5 Series
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 its 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.
The new BMW 520i, with a four-cylinder engine powered by the BMW TwinPower Turbo technology, is capable of delivering a maximum power of 184hp at 5,000 – 6,250 rpm and peak torque of 270 Nm, which is available between 1,250 and 4,500 rpm. It can complete the century sprint in just 8.0 seconds and has a top speed of 226km/h. That said, the BMW 520i only has an average fuel consumption of 6.4 litres per 100km and a CO2 emissions of 149 grams per km.
The BMW 7 Series
The BMW 7 Series is the leader in its segment for premium limousines and is the flagship model of the BMW brand. Its supremacy is based on its elegant presence combined with its outstanding engineering, superior comfort, unbeatable performance and top safety features.
The BMW 730Li is equipped with a 3-litre, six-cylinder engine, and is capable of developing a maximum output of 258hp at 6,600 rpm. It has a maximum torque of 310 Nm at 2,600 – 3,000 rpm, and is able to go from 0-100km/h in just 7.8 seconds with a top speed of 245km/h. Despite its high performance, its average fuel consumption is just 9.8 litres / 100km with CO2 emissions of 229 grams per km.
Source: BMW Asia
