BMW Driver Training. The Ultimate Driving Machine

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1 BMW Driver Training The Ultimate Driving Machine

2 Enhancing driving skills and road craft 02 2 Introduction When it comes to driver training standards, there can be no room for compromise. Certainly not when it comes to your own skills and safety. BMW Driver Training covers everything from essential driving skills to advanced competency levels whether it involves avoiding an obstacle on a wet road, gaining valuable confidence and experience or perfecting the ideal line on a racing circuit. Participants do not have to be BMW owners to undertake the sessions. Anyone with a driver s licence is welcome to discover the unmatched pleasure of driving one of our vehicles which are provided at the sessions while at the same time learning valuable skills and driving techniques that will apply to your everyday driving. After each training session every driver will have the vehicle and themselves under better control than ever before, providing a driver confidence and competence, the importance of which cannot be overstated. BMW Driver Training is about much more than mastering unexpected situations and honing technical and mental skills, it s about the exhilaration of a truly memorable experience. Contents 04 Learning from the best 06 Experience the Ultimate Driving Machine at Australia s premier circuits 08 Safer, more rewarding driving 10 BMW Young Driver Training 12 Level 1 Advanced Training Courses Advanced Training I Advanced Training II 14 Level 2 Perfection Training Level 3 Fascination Racetrack I Level 4 Fascination Racetrack II Customised Corporate Packages

3 Learning from the best 04 4 BMW Driver Training Instructors It s essential that you learn from the best, that s why all our BMW instructors are rigorously trained to the most exacting international BMW standards. But even before the instructors come to BMW they have gained a wealth of experience in police driver-training or motorsports, like our Chief Instructor Geoff Brabham. Geoff s legendary racing career features victories in the world s most storied sports-car races, including the 24 Hours of Le Mans and the 12 Hours of Sebring (twice). He and the other dedicated BMW instructors travel across the nation to ensure that driver training is of a consistent quality in all locations. BMW 325i Sedan Cylinders: 6 in-line 8 Valves: Capacity: 2,497 cc 3,999 cc Maximum Power: 160 kw / 218 bhp / 6,500 rpm 309 kw / 420 bhp / 8,300 rpm Maximum Torque: 250 Nm / 2,750 rpm 400 Nm / 3,900 rpm Kerb Weight: 1,430 (1,460) kg 1,580 kg Acceleration 0 100km/h: 7.0 (7.7) sec 4.8 sec Maximum Speed: 245 (242) km/h 250 km/h Fuel Consumption City: 12.1 (12.8) l/100km 17.9 l/100km Highway: 6.2 (6.5) l/100km 9.2 l/100km Combined (City & Highway): 8.4 (8.8) l/100km 12.4 l/100km As part of the BMW Driver Training Fleet, the BMW 3 Series is powered by a pair of powerful, refined and economical petrol-driven six-cylinder engines. To minimise weight, BMW has employed magnesium for the first time in large-scale series production, achieving a substantial 30 per cent weight saving compared with an all aluminium alloy engine. BMW M3 Coupé Figures in brackets for 6-speed automatic transmission With a vehicle as powerful and dynamic as this, styling is never an aim in itself. Form will always be driven by functional considerations. The expressive front is designed to accommodate the V8 high-rev engine. The muscular rear allows for the wider track and four tailpipes. Even the shape of the exterior mirrors adds to the overall aerodynamics. Only the interplay of all these measures ensures the desired effect: sports car performance that is ideally suited to everyday driving.

4 BMW Style Just as we provide you with the Ultimate Driving Machines on the training track, off the track in a custom-built BMW hospitality facility you will enjoy a fully catered range of exquisite food and beverages. BMW Driver Training is all part of the ultimate driving experience. Experience the Ultimate Driving Machine at Australia s premier circuits 06 6 Phillip Island Grand Prix Circuit VIC The Island has a long and glorious motor-racing tradition. Hosting the very first Australian Grand Prix in 1928, Phillip Island also staged the first round of the World 500cc Motorcycle Championship in Sandown International Raceway VIC Sandown is arguably one of the best appointed motor-racing circuits in the world and opened in March 1962 with the staging of the Sandown International Cup. BMW Driver Training at Sandown is on hallowed ground. Jack Brabham (Chief BMW Driver Trainer Geoff Brabham s father), Bib Stillwell and Stirling Moss have all had success here. Eastern Creek International Raceway NSW Flowing through landscaped hills, Eastern Creek is a challenging 3.93km circuit built to international motorsport standards. Should you choose to accept the challenge, the record holder for the Super Touring class is Cameron McLean who clocked 1: in a BMW 320i a decade ago. While Bruce Lynton recorded the fastest time for the cc production class in a BMW M3R, 1: Queensland Raceway QLD Queensland Raceway at Ipswich was designed after extensive consultation with Australia s greatest motorsport heroes and the Confederation of Australian Motorsport. The track is 3.12km long and 12 metres wide with six corners, four gravel traps and four overtaking areas under brakes. Mallala Motorsport Park SA This is 2.6km of raceway that offers opportunities for some serious speed, sharp corners and tight braking. The fastest time for an Australian Performance Car in the 2-3 litre class was set in 2006 at 1:16.3. Barbagallo Raceway WA Located in Wanneroo, Barbagallo is Western Australia s premier motorsport facility. 2.41km of corners, straights and esses that will put your skills to the test.

5 Exhilaration is part of the service 08 8 Safer, more rewarding driving BMW is the world leader in Driver Training. Thanks to more than 25 years of experience, we understand that the process of improving road skills to become a better driver is made far more effective if the experience is one of enjoyment, as well as practicality. Our aim is to enhance your driving abilities by developing both attitude and skills through a structured range of programmes that include theoretical and practical training, which allow drivers to respond more effectively in emergency situations as well as making everyday driving immeasurably more safe and rewarding. Training is conducted in a safe environment at the finest specially tailored and equipped facilities in Australia, complemented by the warm ambience and hospitality for which BMW is renowned. All courses are supervised by highly trained instructors, headed by Le Mans and Bathurst winner, Geoff Brabham. The dedicated Driver Training vehicles include the latest six-cylinder BMW 325i Sedans through to the exhilarating BMW M3 Coupés, with technical and administrative support provided from inside the BMW Driver Training bus. BMW Driver Training provides the perfect environment for improving competency and skills with maximum excitement. BMW EfficientDynamics Driving every BMW is the philosophy of BMW EfficientDynamics. Encompassing innovative technologies such as lighter construction materials, low-friction components, improved aerodynamics, intelligent energy management and new fuel combustion technologies, the aim of BMW EfficientDynamics is to deliver maximum driving pleasure from a minimum of fuel and emissions. During Driver Training you will experience the practical results of our EfficientDynamics philosophy and how these features all add up to greater agility, increased steering precision, and more fun behind the wheel.

6 It s never too early to master the skills BMW Young Driver Training BMW Young Driver Training is an important new safety initiative created for young and relatively inexperienced drivers from 18 to 25, as well as novices who may have only recently qualified for their licence. The course teaches potentially life-saving skills and techniques, with the objective of creating more informed, capable and responsible drivers. Driving BMW 3 Series Sedans under the guidance of our highly qualified instructors, new drivers learn a range of car control skills and techniques in a programme that is comprehensive, informative and a lot of fun. BMW Young Driver Training is a valuable first step towards more advanced skills and competencies. Following graduation at this level, participants can progress directly to Advanced Training I. Dynamic Stability Control For greater safety and driving pleasure Dynamic Stability Control constantly monitors the behaviour of the chassis and wheels. When DSC detects traction loss it reduces power and applies precise brake pressure to individual wheels. Skidding is prevented before it occurs as, within milliseconds, your BMW is stabilised. As the BMW Instructors put you through challenging conditions on the Driver Training track, you will experience DSC in understeer and oversteer situations. It s all about the most critical aspect of driving avoiding an accident.

7 Driving your skills to the next level Level 1 Advanced Training Courses Advanced Training I Advanced Training II Advanced Training can help reduce the risk of accidents, and therefore save lives. The programmes give participants the skills they need to avoid the most common and serious accident situations, all taking place in a safe and controlled environment. Depending on your existing level of driving skill, education and ability, BMW Driver Training has designed two entry-level courses for you to choose from. You may choose to start your training with either Advanced Training I or Advanced Training II without participating in any prior courses. For experienced drivers, Advanced Training I is the ideal starting point for safer, more confident car control. This one-day course covers key driving techniques, including braking and avoidance manoeuvres. It also takes an in-depth look at typical emergency or potentially dangerous driving scenarios and how to respond to them. The Advanced Training I course, with its fleet of dedicated BMW 325i Sedans, is an enjoyably hands-on learning experience ideally suited to most drivers. After Advanced Training I, if you wish to further develop your car control skills, Advanced Training II is the perfect follow-up. Advanced Training II is an exciting entry-level course designed to provide a foundation for performance driving. This one-day course, in both BMW 325i Sedans and high-performance BMW M3 Coupés, simulates a number of different situations that may be encountered at touring speeds. On-circuit activities include laps, ideal cornering lines, advanced braking techniques and timed competitions. The day concludes with an exhilarating hot lap in a BMW M3. After completing Advanced Training II, drivers can progress to the next level, Perfection Training. 50:50 Weight Distribution Near perfect 50:50 weight distribution between the front and rear axles ensures greater agility, neutral steering behaviour and outstanding traction. Every kilo of weight that can be reduced in a car represents a measurable increase in agility and safety. By adapting the vehicle s structure to optimise axle load little overhang at the front, engines and transmission located as far back as possible weight can be concentrated close to the vehicle s centre of gravity. As you corner your BMW 3 Series during Driver Training you will feel how a long wheelbase creates greater stability, while short overhangs mean that less of the car needs to be turned outside of the major pivot points, the front and rear wheels. All leading to a more controlled and dynamic drive.

8 Now you re ready for the next challenge Level 2 Level 3 Level 4 Perfection Training Fascination Racetrack I Fascination Racetrack II Customised Corporate Packages Perfection Training, employing BMW M3 Coupés at Australia s leading race tracks, is the next step to becoming a competent high-performance driver. Personally conducted by BMW Chief Instructor Geoff Brabham and his team of highly trained instructors, this action-packed one-day course delivers an unforgettable experience, incorporating specific high-speed cornering and braking techniques, oversteer and understeer activities. The day concludes with Geoff Brabham taking participants on heart-pumping hot laps of the circuit. Fascination Racetrack I is the ultimate challenge in mastering every aspect of your driving skills, even at the highest speeds. For those who have completed Perfection Training, a new challenge awaits. This intensive two-day, live-in course is conducted exclusively using BMW M3 Coupés and includes high-speed laps, challenging timed motorkhana competitions and advanced cornering techniques. This course is for participants who have completed Fascination Racetrack I, and are looking to hone their driving skills even more finely. This ultimate driving experience is conducted at Eastern Creek Raceway, NSW and is limited to two participants only, with exclusive personal tuition provided by BMW Chief Instructor Geoff Brabham. BMW Driver Training Corporate Days provide specialist courses that can be customised to suit the needs of your company. Imagine your customers, staff or VIPs driving a high-performance M3 Coupé at one of Australia s leading race circuits. Customised Corporate Packages make ideal incentives and performance bonuses for team members, as well as memorable gifts for your clients, providing an experience they will never forget. Turn a good driver into a great driver gift vouchers for Driver Training Days make an excellent gift for friends, family and colleagues. Visit for more information. Or call

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