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Active Steering.
Every bend is different. That is why
the Active Steering system,
available as an option for the six-
cylinder models
, adjusts both
steering ratio and steering force as
a function of road speed. At low
speeds – for example when parking –
two turns of the steering wheel are
enough to go from lock to lock. At
higher speeds, the steering wheel
must be turned further to achieve
the same effect, enhancing
stability.
Not in conjunction with xDrive.
-speed sports automatic
transmission with double
clutch.
This innovative transmission
(optionally available for the
BMW i Coupé) has two
separate clutches for the odd
and even gears. When one gear
is disengaged, the next one is
already engaged – minimising
shift times, and maximising
precision. So you can accelerate
without any interruption of power,
just like in a sports car.
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xDrive.
The best-selling all-wheel drive in
the premium segment: whatever
you encounter on the road – leaves,
wetness or snow – with the
optional and intelligent xDrive all-
wheel drive system and Dynamic
Stability Control (DSC), your BMW
remains stable and safely on track.
As soon as xDrive detects any
tendency towards understeer or
oversteer, based on data such as
steering wheel angle and wheel
speeds, the system responds with
lightning speed. Using an
electronically controlled multi-plate
clutch, it redistributes drive torque
between the front and rear wheels
within fractions of a second in order
to ensure optimum traction at all
times.
Performance Control.
This system is part of xDrive, the
BMW all-wheel drive system. It
enhances cornering behaviour by
means of dynamic engine and
brake interventions. Performance
Control optimises engine power
management by gently braking the
inner rear wheel in a bend, while
simultaneously increasing drive
torque to the outer rear wheel. This
enables dynamic cornering with
maximum traction.
The BMW Series Coupé features a whole host of innovative technologies
to help you get the most out of each drive. Together, they ensure that you enjoy
maximum driving pleasure, in maximum safety.
THE FEELING OF DRIVING THE BMW SERIES COUPÉ
IS BEYOND DESCRIPTION.
ITS TECHNOLOGY ISN’T.
Dynamic Stability Control
(DSC).
Highly sensitive sensors track
vehicle status on a permanent,
practically real-time basis and
optimise directional stability and
traction as required, via engine and
brake management interventions.
This makes it easier to control
the vehicle in poor conditions,
enhancing both safety and driving
pleasure.
Lightweight chassis.
The almost perfect / front-
rear weight distribution ensures
that the BMW Series Coupé
stays safely on track, with neutral
steering, high directional stability
and superb traction. Together, all
these systems ensure a level of
dynamic performance that offers a
very intense driving experience. In
addition, the aluminium double-joint
trailing-arm front axle increases
dynamic ability, while ensuring
superb ride comfort.
Airbags.
In a BMW, airbags and other safety
features complement each other
perfectly. Six airbags offer specifi c
protection: the driver and front
passenger airbags, the front-to-
rear head airbags, and the front
side airbags.
Occupant cell.
The body uses high-strength
materials and an optimised
structural design to ensure a
maximum of passive safety in
the event of a front, side or tail-
end collision. Thanks to defi ned
deformation zones, the body
structure can absorb impact
forces, helping to protect the
occupants.
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