BMW F97 - Page 8

F97/F98�Complete�Vehicle
1.�Introduction
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• Design�and�aerodynamics:�5-door�high-performance�sports�activity�coupé�(SAC).�M-
specific�characteristics�in�front,�side�and�rear�area.�Clever�aerodynamic�design�in�front,�side
and�rear�area�and�vehicle�underbody.
• Engine/Transmission:�3-liter�six-cylinder�TVDI�engine.�Even�more�powerful�and�even
more�spontaneous�linear�power�development.�Three�selectable�engine�dynamics�control
programs.�Even�faster,�more�precise�gear�changes.�M-specific�gearshift�characteristics�with
model-specific�BMW�M�8-speed�automatic�transmission�variant�(with�Drivelogic�program).
M�all-wheel�drive�fully�variable�between�front�and�rear�or�between�rear�and�front�wheels.
Electronically�regulated�M�rear�axle�differential�lock.
• Engine�sound:�Distinctively�sports�character�in�the�lower�and�upper�rev�and�power�bands,�a
more�emotive�starting�sound�and�an�active�sound�design�system.�The�engine�sound�can�be
influenced�via�the�setting�of�the�exhaust�flaps�with�a�sound�button.
• Steering:�Direct�and�precise�variable�M�EPS�with�selectable�Servotronic�support�(at�3
stages).�M�steering�wheel�including�M�shift�paddles�and�two�steering-wheel�mounted�driver-
configurable�M�mode�buttons.
• Chassis�and�suspension/driving�dynamics�setup:�Adaptive�M�suspension,�selectable
handling�dynamics�programs�ranging�from�comfortable�to�sports�in�3�stages.�Optimal�driving
precision�and�adapted�interplay�of�steering,�suspension�and�damping�action�according�to�the
selected�program.�M�Dynamic�Stability�Control�(M�DSC)�with�3�drive�modes,�configurable�by
the�driver.�Rear-biased�setup�of�xDrive�for�a�sporty�driving�style�in�MDM�and�DSC-OFF�mode.
Two�additional�modes�in�the�M�DSC�OFF�mode;�the�following�are�available:�4WD�and�4WD
Sport.
• Seating�comfort:�M�sports�seats�in�Vernasca�leather�as�standard.�Optional�electric�M�sports
seats�with�high-quality�upholstery�in�BMW�Individual�Merino�leather�and�illuminated�M�logo�in
the�head�restraint.
• Ergonomics,�interior�equipment:�M�instrument�cluster,�M�Drive�menu,�optional�M�head-
up�display�with�M�theme�on�start-up,�M�seat,�M-specific�decorative�strips,�M�footrest�and�sill
trims.
• Vehicle�electrical�system:�LED�light�technology�for�headlights.�HiFi�speaker�system�for
maximum�listening�pleasure.�Active�Sound�Design�(ASD)�for�M-specific�engine�sound�in�the
vehicle�interior.
• Assistance�systems:�Availability�of�the�same�range�of�driver�assistance�systems�as�on�the
G02.