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M driver orientation.

Putting the driver centre stage for optimal control.

The ergonomic concept of the M vehicles features an exclusive cockpit with the driver orientation that is characteristic of

the M line. All controls are designed with a focus on the driver. As in racing, intuitive and absolute control over the vehicle

together with the shortest possible response times are our key priorities.

That cockpit-feel, perfect seat ergonomics, knee pads, M driver footrest, direct access to all controls relevant to driving

dynamics, the optional BMW Head-Up Display with M-specific features, M gear selector and M-specific instrument cluster

are the central components of the athletic-ergonomic driver orientation. Gearshift paddles adopted from racing sports

and two M Drive buttons for quickly activating the M modes are located on the M leather steering wheel.

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The

M-specific instrument cluster

with Black Panel technology includes four easy-to-read round instruments: one for

speed (with a scale that goes up to km/h), engine speed (with M logo), fuel level and oil temperature, as well as a display

for M Drivelogic and on-board computer functions. The instruments feature white illumination with red indicators, typical for M.

The newly developed

M leather steering wheel

features a reduced circumference and a Double-spoke style, which echoes

that of the M light alloy wheels. The M logo, M Drive buttons, gearshift paddles, chrome detailing and contrast stitching all

create a palpable racing feel.

The ergonomically optimised, illuminated

M gear selector

brings motor sport flair to the centre console. By pulling it back

or pushing it forward, the driver can shift manually in automatic mode into higher or lower gears. In manual mode, the engine

takes advantage of each gear's peak rpms and the transmission doesn't automatically shift up too early.

M Drive

allows for the individual configuration of the DSC mode, the appearance of the optional BMW Head-Up Display and

personal driving profiles – from comfortable gliding all the way up to an athletic-direct set-up – by adjusting the engine, damper

and steering characteristics, as well as the transmission. Activation is as simple as touching one of the two M Drive buttons

integrated into the M leather steering wheel.

Launch Control

allows maximum acceleration from a standing start. It automatically adjusts the engine to its ideal starting

speed, and the eight-gear M Steptronic transmission with Drivelogic constantly sets the gearshift points so that when shifting

up, the next optimal engine speed is available.