9.5.2019 Munich. The M Feeling is unmistakable – now it is even more individual. The BMW M GmbH presents a new display and control system for the configuration of the drive and chassis as well as the driver assistance systems of its high-performance sports cars.
In addition to additional options, the vehicle’s settings using the Setup button on both the Situation as well as on the personal preferences of the tune, it also offers the new, one-button activated M Mode. With the Setup in the vehicle setting, in M Mode, the Display and driver assistance are influenced by key system. For the first time, experience the Plus of customization and intuitive operation in the new BMW M8 coupe and BMW M8 Competition coupe (fuel consumption combined: 10.6 – 10.5 l/100 km; CO2 emissions, combined: 242 – 238 g/km-provisional figures), as well as in the new BMW M8 convertible and BMW M8 Competition convertible (fuel consumption: 10.8 to 10.6 l/100 km; CO2 emissions, combined: 246 – 241 g/km-provisional figures).
In the High-Performance models for the luxury Segment, the new features contribute to the unique breadth between Supreme long-distance comfort and a challenge to enjoy momentum on the race track even more intense.
Traditionally, the BMW M Cars developed control system enables a diverse individual configuration of the driveline and chassis technology. Independently of each other, the driver can activate different settings for engine, suspension and steering. In the four-wheel drive system xDrive-equipped models, the nature of the force distribution between the front can and rear wheels affect. In the new BMW M8 coupe and the new BMW M8 convertible now makes it possible for the first time, so the brake system needs to be configured.
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- New Setup button enables intuitive operation with direct access to all drive and suspension system.
- Premiere in the BMW M8: Built-in braking system with precise pedal feel, and M-specific configuration possibility.
- Innovation for pure driving pleasure: The M Mode key.
New Setup button enables intuitive operation with direct access to all drive and suspension system.
Direct access to all the available setting options of these five parameters in the new BMW M8 coupe and the new BMW M8 convertible for the first time used the Setup button on the center console. By Pressing this button calls up the Control to Display the Setup menu, which provides an Overview of the current vehicle settings. Via Touch controls or the iDrive Controller, the driver can now activate with only one adjustment step, the desired mode for the engine, suspension, steering, brake, and M xDrive.
For the engine characteristics, the settings-EFFICIENT, SPORT and SPORT PLUS are available to choose from, with the chassis settings, COMFORT, SPORT and SPORT PLUS, the three characteristic fields of the electronically controlled dampers to call. For the M-specific electro-mechanical steering and a new braking system, the driver can select between each of the characteristic lines, COMFORT and SPORT. When deactivated, driving stability control system DSC (Dynamic stability Control) will also be made for the all-wheel drive system xDrive of the three settings, 4WD, 4WD SPORT, as well as 2WD for pure rear-wheel drive. Two individual variants of the Setups can be shared with the preferred settings for the drive sound, the gearshift characteristics, the vehicle stability control and the Auto Start-Stop function is permanently stored. The overall vehicle configuration is then, by pressure on one of the two M buttons on the steering Wheel at any time spontaneously.
Premiere in the BMW M8: Built-in braking system with precise pedal feel, and M-specific configuration possibility.
The conditions for the new BMW M8 is the first tangible configuration of the braking characteristic can be created with the M-specific version of a new braking technology. With the new System the functions of brake actuation, brake booster and Brake are combined in a compact module. The integrated brake system leads to a reduction in weight of around two kilograms, and increase the overall efficiency of the vehicle by means of a pressure-free brake booster. The required brake pressure is triggered via an electrical actuator. This leads to an increased dynamics in the generation of brake pressure and thus ensures significantly faster and more precise intervention of the driving stability control.
The integrated braking system also offers optimized ways to Orient the deceleration of the vehicle accurately at the driver’s request, and to generate in any Situation in a confident pedal feel. The feedback to the driver is not affected by the road wet from a strong cross-acceleration, or high brake temperatures. This is, at any time, ensures a precise dosage of braking power. In the of BMW M Automobiles designed run the new brake system is also allows for the representation of the two characteristic lines for pedal feel.
In the COMFORT mode and in SPORT mode, each with different relationships between the vehicle deceleration and the driver as noticeable pedal force to be generated. In this way, the driver can choose between a comfort-oriented perception of the braking operation, and a particularly direct and spontaneous feedback on the Delay desired. The innovative System comes in the new BMW M8 in connection with the standard M Compound brake system as well as with the optional M Carbon-ceramic brake system is used.
Innovation for pure driving pleasure: The M Mode key.
In addition to the new configuration by using the Setup key, the switching characteristics of the 8-speed Steptronic gearbox, the Drivelogic button on the Gear selector and the drive sound can also be used in the new BMW M8 with a separate button on the centre console. So by pressing this button, the M Dynamic Mode, which sets the intervention thresholds of the driving stability control up, and a controlled drift maneuver, and the mode and DSC off are called.
As novelty will be presented in the new top models of BMW M GmbH, the M Mode button on the center console. The driver assistance systems, as well as the Ads in the fully digital instrument cluster and Head-Up Display can affect. With the M Mode settings-ROAD and SPORT can be activate in the new BMW M8 Competition coupe and the BMW M8 Competition Cabriolet, the TRACK is also available. They support the situation of the typical M driving experience. Depending on the setting, which is different to the driver in the Ads presented a range of information, in addition, the intervention of the driver assistance systems such as active braking intervention or steering commands to a safety-relevant Minimum will be reduced or completely disabled.
In the basic setting, ROAD all standard and optional driver assistance system is activated completely. By simply pressing the M Mode button the SPORT setting is called in the according to the individual configuration of the driver, active driver assistance systems are only warnings, for example about speed limits and overtaking bans provide. With the exception of the rear-end collision warning with braking function and the alternate assistance be set in this mode, all the intervention in the deceleration and steering system.
In the instrument cluster and Head-Up Display, the driver is presented in SPORT mode, the M view: In the Cockpit-specific engine speed scale as well as the shift lights, which indicate the ideal time to change gear, a digital speed display and the indication of the selected gear will be displayed with a M exclusively for sporty Driving-relevant information. In the right and in the left pane of the combination of instruments, information on the coolant temperature, boost pressure, tire condition, as well as Longitudinal and transverse acceleration values. The representation in the Head-Up Display focuses on the engine speed and the shift lights, navigation instructions and the warnings of the distance information, on the selected gear and the vehicle speed and the Speed Limit Information of the registered speed limits and overtaking bans. Press the M Mode key will return to the standard mode ROAD.
In the Competition models available exclusively for use on the track designed TRACK mode is set by pressing the M Mode key. Its activation must then be with the iDrive Controller confirmed. In this setting, all comfort and safety functions of the driver assistance system are disabled. In addition, the shutdown of the audio system and the Control Displays in order to draw the driver’s attention even more on the road. So an extremely purist, of track vehicles inspired by the shape of the M Feelings is in the new BMW M8 Competition Coupé and the new BMW M8 Competition Cabriolet experience. The instrument cluster and Head-Up Display will also show the M-View mode, wherein in the setting TRACK, and the details of the traffic sign detection and the distance information remain hidden. With a renewed pressure on the M Mode button the setting, TRACK is leave and the fashion ROAD enabled.
CO2 emissions & fuel consumption.
BMW M8 coupe and BMW M8 Competition Coupé (combined fuel consumption: 10,6 – 10.5 l/100 km; CO2 emissions, combined: 242 – 238 g/km-provisional figures)
BMW M8 convertible and BMW M8 Competition Cabriolet (combined fuel consumption: 10.8 to 10.6 l/100 km; CO2 emissions, combined: 246 – 241 g/km-provisional figures)
The new BMW M8 Competition coupe (05/2019).
Fuel consumption combined: 10.6 – 10.5 l/100 km, CO2-emissions combined: 242 – 238 g/km, provisional data* * The fuel consumption values were based on the EU test cycle is determined, depending on the tyre format. (Photo: BMW AG)
