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BMW Hydrogen 7 Canadian Premiere at Canadian International Auto Show

Whitby – BMW Group Canada will present the BMW and MINI product line highlights at the Canadian International Auto Show (CIAS) Press Day on February 14th, 2007.

This event will mark the Canadian premiere of the BMW Hydrogen 7- the world's first hydrogen-drive luxury performance automobile.

The BMW Hydrogen 7 is the world's first hydrogen-powered luxury sedan designed for everyday use. It is based on BMW's 7 Series model and is equipped with an internal combustion engine capable of running either on liquid hydrogen or gasoline. When running in hydrogen mode, the BMW Hydrogen 7 essentially emits nothing but water vapour, dramatically reducing emissions. The BMW Hydrogen 7 is powered by a 260 hp twelve-cylinder engine with peak torque of 287 lb-ft at 4,300 rpm. It accelerates to 100 km/h in 9.5 sec and has a top electronically limited speed of 230 km/h. By the touch of a button, the Hydrogen 7 can switch quickly and conveniently from hydrogen fuel to conventional premium gasoline.

The Hydrogen 7 will be built in a limited series production and will be driven by selected users in the US and Europe in 2007. With the BMW Hydrogen 7, the BMW Group is achieving a new standard of sustainable pollutant free mobility.

The Canadian International Auto Show takes place from Friday, February 16 to Sunday, February 25, 2007 at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre and Rogers Centre in Toronto

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