BMW, a company known for introducing innovations into its cars, has decided to shed unnecessary weight in its latest 3 Series models—with assistance from a Polish firm.
Polish firm to reduce BMW 3 Series weight by 68 kg
"We began innovative automotive projects 10 years ago. The first vehicle for which we created a project was the Mercedes Sprinter. We started by producing simple components related to the steering system. It originally weighed 9 kg, and we managed to reduce it to 8 kg. Currently, we also collaborate with BMW, for which we have developed the most interesting solutions. We've started a project for a new vehicle in the 3 Series—commonly called the ‘three’. Production of the BMW 3 is scheduled for 2018. Our task is to reduce the car’s weight by 68 kg. We have about one year for this."—comments Roland Krause, CEO of MM Systemy.
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Summary
Polish company MM Systemy is responsible for reducing the weight of the new BMW 3 Series. CEO Roland Krause reveals the goal is to cut mass by 68 kg, with the project lasting about one year—the production of the ‘three’ begins in 2018.
This is not the first such assignment for MM Systemy. The company began 10 years ago with components for the Mercedes Sprinter’s steering system, reducing its weight from 9 kg to 8 kg.
