Two additional gears mean threefold progress: quicker shifts, greater smoothness, enhanced efficiency.
The wider spread of ratios allows the engine to run at lower speeds, often in the "tallest" gear, 8th. Yet even with this wider spread, the steps between adjacent gears are reduced; in turn this means a stronger, smoother flow of power during acceleration.
Faster shifts are a further benefit because only one clutch pack is disengaged to shift up or down by one or two gears. On the other hand, downshifting more than two gears is accomplished as a direct shift. For example, a downshift from 8th to 2nd gear is made with only one clutch pack disengagement, and thus occurs without stepping down through the intermediate gears. So, at one instant the driver can be enjoying the quiet, fuel-efficient low rpm of 8th gear, and in the next instant getting maximum acceleration.
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Storing
1. Switch on the ignition.
2. Set the desired position.
3. Press the button. The LED in
the
button lights up.
4. Press the desired button 1 or 2. The LED
goes out.
If the M button is presse ...
Optional Variable Sports Steering
Optionally a new variable-ratio steering system can be specified. Variable
Sports Steering provides different steering gear ratios depending on the angle
of the steering wheel, so that the new BMW ...
Exterior care
Washing the vehicle Especially during the winter months, ensure
that the vehicle is washed more frequently. Heavy soiling and road salt can lead
to vehicle damage.
After washing the vehicle, app ...