NEW BMW 6 SERIES UNWRAPPED FOR THE FIRST TIME AT THE NEIMAN MARCUS 2003 CHRISTMAS BOOK DEBUT IN DALLAS

The New 2004 BMW 6 Series Coupe Is Featured As One Of The Top Fantasy Gifts On Neiman Marcus's Santa's List

Woodcliff Lake, NJ - September 30, 2003 ... The re-birth of the legendary BMW 6 Series sports coupe made the top of Santa's list at the Neiman Marcus Christmas Book debut in Dallas today, when Santa, a sleigh-full of gifts and a bevy of beautiful "elves" unwrapped a gigantic mystery gift - the Neiman Marcus Limited Edition 2004 BMW 645Ci Coupe.

Billed as the fantasy sports car for the person who has everything, only 50 of these new U.S. limited-edition models will be produced in the inaugural year. The luxury coupe was built especially for Neiman Marcus, and comes with a custom Stratus Gray exterior finish, soft Extended Crème Beige leather interior and cast alloy 19-inch sport wheels.

To add even more excitement to the limited edition 645Ci experience, Neiman Marcus customers are invited to take delivery of their new coupes right off the assembly line in Munich, and then to enjoy a custom-designed driving tour that will highlight the true capabilities of the 645Ci, complete with luxury accommodations at the world's best hotels. Upon completion of the trip, their new vehicle will be shipped back to the States for immediate delivery.

"We are honored that the North American debut of this gorgeous 6 Series Coupe is in the Neiman Marcus Christmas Book," said Jim McDowell, Vice President of Marketing for BMW of North America. "Nine years ago we launched the Z3 roadster in the Neiman Marcus Christmas Book, an enormously popular car that re-invented the roadster segment. Today, we are proud to partner with Neiman Marcus once again, with a legendary automotive icon that sets a new benchmark for elegance, design and handling."

Long, low and wide, the 645Ci can go from 0-60 mph in an exhilarating 5.7 seconds, and features a 4.4-liter V-8 power unit with fully-variable VALVETRONIC valve management that delivers dynamic power and performance with 325 horsepower.

Additional features include:

* Intelligent lightweight technology for superior dynamics and agility * Best-in-class equipment and spaciousness * Dynamic performance and precision with contemporary styling

A photo and description of the Limited Edition Coupe appears on page 107 of the 2003 Neiman Marcus Christmas Book, and the telephone information line for the car goes live on October 16, 2003 at 12:00 PM noon, EDT, 1-866-303-BMW6. The price of the Neiman Marcus Limited Edition 2004 BMW 645Ci Coupe is $75,170. The European tour package is at additional cost.

The Neiman Marcus 2003 Christmas Book Top Ten Fantasy Gifts:

* Neiman Marcus Limited Edition 2004 BMW 645Ci Coupe

* His and Hers Robots

* Luxury Ice Fishing House

* Environmental Art

* Mermaid Suit

* "Mariposa" Shadow Garden

* Diamond Ring

* Bombardier Learjets

* Neiman Marcus Exclusive Louis Vuitton Luggage

* Swarovski Crystal "Blossom" Chandelier

* Dodge Tomahawk Motorcycle from DiamlerChrysler

BMW Group In America BMW of North America has been present in the United States since 1975. Since then, the BMW Group in the United States has grown to include marketing, sales and financial service organizations for the BMW and MINI brands and Rolls-Royce Motor Cars; DesignworksUSA, an industrial design firm in California; a technology office in Silicon Valley and various other operations throughout the country. BMW Manufacturing Corp. in South Carolina is part of BMW Group's global manufacturing network and is the exclusive manufacturing plant for all Z4 roadster and X5 Sports Activity Vehicles. The BMW Group sales organization is represented in the U.S. through networks of 340 BMW car, 327 BMW Sports Activity Vehicle, 148 BMW Motorcycle retailers, and 70 MINI dealers. BMW (US) Holding Corp., the BMW Group's sales headquarters for North, Central and South America, is located in Woodcliff Lake, New Jersey.

Information about BMW Group products is available to consumers via the Internet at:

http://www.bmwusa.com http://www.bmwmotorradusa.com http://www.miniusa.com http://www.rolls-roycemotorcars.com