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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.
Seven-speed sport 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 intelligent 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. The active bonnet,
meanwhile, is raised automatically
in an accident to provide
protection to pedestrians.
