FROM THE GROUND UP, AN EXCEPTIONAL SUSPENSION.
From near-perfect / weight distribution, to the sporty and responsive handling of the vehicle at highway speeds, the Series Convertible
is built on a foundation as revolutionary as the rest of the vehicle. After all, your closest link to the exhilaration of driving a BMW is at ground level.
Read on to fi nd out more.
Lightweight suspension. In the Series
Convertible, the rigid yet lightweight suspension
is the perfect counterpart to the engine. How
the car reacts to the road – as well as its superb
handling of acoustics and vibrations – are a
result of the advanced engineering behind this
crucial link to the road. The aluminum double-
pivot front suspension consists of a lightweight,
twin-joint tension strut design for maximum
strength with minimum weight; hydro-mounts
reduce vibration and noise. Together with the
fi ve-link, fully independent rear suspension in
lightweight steel and BMW’s signature rear-
wheel drive, superbly sporty handling is par
for any driving course.
Near-perfect / weight distribution.
The front and rear axles each carry almost
exactly half of the car’s weight. Balanced weight
gives the Series Convertible neutral steering
and outstanding directional stability. With a
sport-tuned suspension and standard Dynamic
Stability Control, it remains stable in virtually
all road conditions.
Active Steering. Further enhancing the quality
of the driving experience, Active Steering is
available in the i. This system adjusts both
steering ratio and steering force in relation to
driving speed. At low to medium speeds, a
small turn of the steering wheel translates into
a big turn of the front wheels. You enjoy more
agility in city driving, quicker turns on twisting
roads, and easier parking maneuvers. At higher
speeds, a larger turn of the steering wheel is
needed to turn the front wheels, resulting in
greater straight-line stability.
-speed Double Clutch Transmission
(DCT). Available in the i, this transmission
features two separate clutches for the odd and
even gears. When one gear is disengaging, the
next one is already engaged. You experience
lightning-quick gear shifts with maximum
precision, for acceleration without interruption
of power. When you prefer hands-on control,
both the racing-inspired steering wheel-
mounted paddle shifters and the gear shift
lever allow clutchless shifting.
