BMW F97 - Page 9

F97/F98�Complete�Vehicle
1.�Introduction
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1.4.�Vehicle�profile�for�Competition�model
• Design�and�aerodynamics:�The�surround�of�the�BMW�M�grill,�the�typical�M�gills,�the�mirror
hoods�and�the�rear�spoiler�are�finished�in�high-gloss�black�as�standard.�The�additional�model
nameplate�on�the�rear�with�the�"Competition"�insignia�ultimately�distinguishes�the�external
appearance�of�the�Competition�model�from�the�BMW�X3�and�BMW�X4.
• Engine:�The�3-liter�six-cylinder�TVDI�engine�with�its�power�increased�to�375KW/503hp�and
extended�rev�band�offering�a�maximum�available�torque�of�600Nm�makes�the�Competition
model�0.1�seconds�faster�from�0-60�mph�and�raises�the�maximum�vehicle�speed�to�285km/h.
• Engine�sound:�M�Sport�exhaust�system�with�even�more�sports-style�sound�both�in�the�lower
and�upper�rev�and�power�bands,�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.
• Chassis�and�suspension/driving�dynamics�setup:�Adaptive�M�suspension�with�even�stiffer
characteristics,�selectable�handling�dynamics�programs�ranging�from�comfortable�to�sports�in
3�stages.�The�21"�wheels�with�265/40�R21�tires�on�the�rear�and�255/40�R21�tires�on�the�front
underline�the�external�styling�of�the�Competition�model.
• Seating�comfort:�Electric�M�sports�seats�as�standard�with�extended�Merino�leather�trim�and
M�seat�belts�with�embroidered�M�colors.
• Interior:�Sill�trims�and�a�badge�on�the�center�console�with�the�"Competition"�insignia�add�the
finishing�touches�to�the�interior�of�the�Competition�model.