BMW Group Unveils its London 2012 Olympic Games Car, Motorcycle and Bicycle Fleet

[Bartek S.]

BMW Group 2012 London Olympic Games Fleet

BMW 1 Series ActiveE (EV)

• Number in fleet: 160
• 170hp / Zero tailpipe emissions
• Usage includes: Games time talent shuttle transporting athletes within the Olympic Park and also available for use by broadcasters. Venue pool cars for operational usage and supporting the Olympic Torch Relay.
• Showcase for new charging infrastructure in London; 120 new ‘high speed’ charge points installed in five key locations in London with the first being installed at ExCeL London.

MINI E (Electric Vehicle)

• Number in fleet: 40
• 204hp / Zero tailpipe emissions
• Usage includes: Venue pool cars for operational usage and supporting the Olympic Torch Relay.

MINI Countryman Cooper D

• Number in fleet: 200
• 112hp / 115g/km CO2 / 64.2mpg
• Usage includes: ‘On demand’ service at key locations such as London Heathrow and IOC Hotels as well as providing request for transport services where clients contact a call centre and book the service in advance.

BMW 320d Efficient Dynamics

• Number in fleet: 1,550
• 163hp / 109g/km CO2 / 68.9mpg
• Usage includes: Main command car for Olympic Torch Relay, official vehicles for cycling events (race doctor, commissionaires, lead car, neutral service, route management). Will also be used by the 67 Technical Delegates who are responsible for approve the Field of Play and competition set up in accordance with the IF rules.

BMW 520d Efficient Dynamics

• Number in fleet: 700
• 119g/km CO2 / 62.8mpg
• Usage includes: Vehicle transfer and shuttle role.

BMW 5 Series Active Hybrid

• Number in fleet: 20
• 149g/km CO2 / 44.1mpg
• Usage includes: Vehicle transfer and shuttle role.

BMW X3 xDrive 20d

• Number in fleet: 17
• 147g/km CO2/ 50.4mpg
• Usage includes: Specialist role of towing boats at sailing and rowing venues as well as playing a supporting role in the Olympic Torch Relay.

BMW X5 xDrive 30d

• Number in fleet: 10
• 195g/km CO2 / 38.2mpg
• Usage includes: Specialist role of towing horse ambulances at equestrian events as well as providing on-course support.

R1200 RT Motorcycle

• Number in fleet: 25 (Total number of motorcycles including F650GS, R1200GS, R1200RT)
• Usage includes: Key support roles in road based events including cycling.

BMW Streetcruiser Bicycles

• Number in fleet: 400
• Usage includes: Operational support for water-based sports including rowing - for use by team coaches and officials following races.

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