Aluminium gearshift paddles on the steering wheel exclusive to BMW M allow a manual gearshift significantly
shortening gearshift times by the new technology reducing torque in the transmission through the deactivation of individual cylinders.
Sports mode also reduces electric assistance to the power steering, giving better feedback for the driver and also
shortens gearshift times, offering an engaging drive experience.
Not exact matches
The
shortened response
times during the
gearshift process (compared to conventional multi-step automatic transmissions with a torque converter) allow for greater driving pleasure and provide a more direct driving experience.
This
shortens shift
times and lends an audibly more emotive tone to
gearshifts.