Intelligent lightweight design brings further reduction in fuel consumption and CO2 emissions
Use of lightweight materials has played a significant role in reducing vehicle weight and in delivering high passenger cell safety standards, combined with a significant increase in strength. At the same time, these measures also help to ensure superior driving dynamics. Intelligent lightweight design is integrated into all areas of BMW vehicle development work and into all components, from the body and engine to the suspension. Materials used include high and ultra-high tensile steels, a hot-stamped B-pillar, plastics and state-of the-art composites. Increased use of aluminium components in the engine and suspension systems has also further reduced the weight of the relevant assemblies.
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The concept
This system can be used to select a desired
speed that the vehicle will maintain automatically
on clear roads.
To the extent possible, the system automatically
adjusts the speed to a slower veh ...
Units of measure
Setting the units of measure
To set the units for fuel consumption, route/distance
and temperature:
1. "Settings"
2. "Language/Units"
3. Select the desired menu item.
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Adaptive Drive
The concept
Adaptive Drive includes the following systems:
▷ Dynamic Drive
▷ Dynamic Damping Control
The system increases driving stability and driving
comfort. ...
