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THE BEST FOUNDATION FOR TOP DRIVING DYNAMICS.A BRILLIANT SUSPENSION.Pure driving dynamics – it’s a quality embodied by every single BMW without exception. And the technicalbasis for this thrilling driving experience lies in the suspension. It ensures optimal contact with the roadsurface and ideal road holding in every situation – the result of its : weight distribution and an array ofseamlessly combined innovative components. BMW engineers are continually re-inventing and refi ningthose classic BMW driving dynamics to ensure that every BMW chassis puts the driver in direct contact withthe vehicle and the passion for dynamic driving – while also providing the highest levels of safety and comfort.Optimised road holding is crucial to a truly dynamic driving experience. In the BMW fi Series Coupé, this is achieved by a weight distribution of almost : between the front and rear axles, as well as neutral steering behaviour, a high level of directional stability and fantastic traction. Read on to ndout more.Lightweight suspension. In the BMW fi SeriesCoupé, the chassis is perfectly harmonised withthe engine and transmission. You can feel it in theprecision of the steering, the agile handling andsuperb vibration and acoustic characteristics –and in how the car reacts to the road. The frontsuspension consists of a lightweight double-jointtrailing-arm axle, which combines maximumstrength with minimum weight. Together with themulti-arm rear axle and BMW’s signature rearwheeldrive, superbly sporty handling is a given.It is characterised by a small turning radius, a highlevel of directional stability, dynamic corneringand optimum traction in all situations. : weight distribution. The front andrear axles each carry almost exactly half of thecar’s weight – these balanced masses help tomaintain great directional stability. With its rstclasssuspension and DSC (Dynamic StabilityControl) provided as standard, the BMW fi SeriesCoupé remains stable right up to the limits.Body. In the BMW fi Series Coupé allcomponents are designed to provide a highlevel of passenger safety. The high-rigiditypassenger cabin is constructed to keep allpassengers fully protected. The body onlyyields in precisely de ned areas at the frontand rear. Should an accident occur, thesedeformation zones are capable of absorbinga large amount of the impact, thus minimisingthe severity of the collision as it happens.Active Steering. This system adapts thesteering transmission and power steeringcharacteristics to the vehicle’s current speed(optionally available for the fi i and fi i).So you can enjoy increased agility on windingroads, more safety at higher speeds andgreater fl exibility when parking. If the carbegins to swerve while braking, for example,Active Steering compensates by means ofautonomous, targeted steering adjustmentsno matter what the road surface. That meansthe BMW fi Series Coupé brakes moreresponsively and always stays safely on track.Seven-speed sport automatic transmissionwith double clutch. This optional transmissiondynamically and ef ciently transfers theBMW fi i Coupé’s engine power to the road.The seven gears are split across two separatetransmission set-ups, meaning you can shiftgear with no loss of traction. Switching betweengears takes just a few milliseconds and thepermanent engine connection facilitatesoutstanding acceleration that will take yourbreath away. The automatic mode quickly andprecisely selects the most ef cient gear toconsiderably lower fuel consumption. The barelyperceptible gear changes markedly improvepassenger comfort.34 35 Chassis and safetywww.bmw.com/ seriescoupe/drivingdynamics