THE M8

The Adaptive M suspension makes it possible to adjust the damper characteristics to suit any given driving situation, increasing driving dynamics and comfort. In addition to the standard COMFORT setting for increased driving comfort, the SPORT program offers more direct damper settings, and SPORT+ for use on the racetrack.

The M Carbon ceramic brake is part of the motorsport DNA. By using a carbon fiber composite ceramic, the use of braking force is even more direct and the fading stability further increased. In addition, it is corrosion-free, more heat-resistant, greatly reduced in wear and contributes to weight reduction. Its lightweight construction reduces rotating and unsprung mass, improving acceleration, responsiveness and handling, but also increased driving dynamics and improved suspension comfort and reduced fuel consumption. Due to its very high heat resistance, the M Carbon ceramic brake is also suitable for race-track use in continuous use. The perforated, ventilated brake disc ring ensures more intensive heat dissipation. The M carbon ceramic brake can be recognized by the color of the brake calipers in the color gold metallic as well as the characteristic M logo.

With BMW M xDrive and the Active M differential, sporting performance can be experienced even more intensively for everyday driving, as well as at the racetrack. The M specific technology distributes the driving force steplessly and fully variable between the front and rear axle, so that the vehicle can be directed precisely and safely both dynamically and under unfavorable weather conditions. Even in the basic setting with the Dynamic Stability Control switched on (DSC) and 4WD experience the typical M agility. With the M Dynamic Mode and 4WD Sport the agility is significantly increased again. Depending on your personal preferences or track conditions, you can choose between the drive variants 4WD, 4WD Sport and 2WD in DSC-off mode. In the 2WD mode, ambitious sports drivers get their money's worth because the drive is exclusively via the rear axle. Only the Active M differential intervenes by distributing the driving force between the rear wheels in a situation-dependent and fully variable manner to ensure optimum traction and driving stability. All in all, M xDrive extends the driving dynamics qualities, optimizes the handling characteristics and makes the vehicle easier to control, so that the high performance can be enjoyed even more intensively.

The 8-speed M Steptronic transmission with Drivelogic offers numerous shifting options: from extremely dynamic to particularly comfortable, and smooth to fuel-saving. You can shift manually using the gear lever or the gearshift paddles on the steering wheel, or put the vehicle into automatic mode and let the transmission do the work.

The integrated braking system with two selectable brake pedal characteristics is characterized by fast response, very good dosing, short braking distances and a sporty brake pedal feeling. Thanks to the particularly fast control interventions, the highest driving dynamics and increased safety are guaranteed. The essential functions such as brake actuation, brake booster and brake control (DSC) are combined in a compact, weight-optimized brake module. The required brake pressure can be built even faster, more precise and more individual. The operation of the brake pedal is detected by various sensors and forwarded electronically to a control unit. It processes the data together with further sensor information and instantly calculates the desired brake pressure, which is set by the actuator and forwarded to each individual wheel via the hydraulics. The pedal feel can be adjusted in the direction of a comfortable or a sporty characteristic.