To widen its appeal, BMW offered greater customisation of the driving experience
through electronic chassis control systems such as Drive Performance control, which allows the throttle, steering, and stability control program to be altered; along with optional adaptive M Sport suspension - standard on 35is models - to make sure the car was less compromised during everyday driving.
Not exact matches
The result of all this
electronic assistance is a flat - cornering, sharp - handling
chassis that's a riot to drive quickly but doesn't provide much feedback
through the steering wheel.
A uniquely tuned all - wheel - drive system, strengthened shell and
chassis, new
electronic power - assisted steering with a faster, linear - geared rack, better aerodynamics, cooling and shot
through with a dynamic quality so far beyond the ST, it unquestionably lives up to the RS billing.
Nine - inch Cadiz alloy wheels with summer performance tires, App - Connect smartphone integration (Android Auto, Apple CarPlay, MirrorLink), 12 - way power - adjustable driver's seat, 60 / 40 - split folding rear seats with centre armrest pass -
through, auxiliary input, cruise control, bi-xenon headlights with adaptive front - light system (AFS), Bluetooth mobile phone connectivity with voice activation control, Climatronic dual - zone
electronic climate control, Discover Media (6.5 - inch touchscreen radio with proximity sensor, CD player and satellite navigation and two SD card slots), Dynamic
Chassis Control,
electronic stability control (ESC) with sport mode, Fender premium audio system with eight speakers plus subwoofer, heated front seats and washer nozzles, keyless access with push - button start, LED daytime running lights, colour multi-function display with trip computer, rear - view camera, SiriusXM satellite radio, sport suspension, USB audio input
While all new Edge models receive
chassis strengthening
through the use of more high - tensile steel, the Sport gets the added benefits of sport - tuned suspension and tighter
electronic power assist.
Mercedes - Benz engineers use ABC's interplay of hydraulic,
electronic and mechanical parts to reduce body roll by 68 percent (compared to the same vehicle with a conventional suspension), providing the driver with needed feedback
through the vehicle
chassis.
A small Noctua fan mounted to the rear panel spins quietly at low rpm to gently draw air
through the
chassis, keeping the circuitry at a comfortable operating temperature while extending the life of the
electronic components.