Driving Tips; Bmw M2 Technology - BMW M2 Owner's Manual

DRIVING TIPS

BMW M2 Technology

Vehicle features and
options
This chapter describes all standard, country-spe‐
cific and optional features offered with the series.
It also describes features that are not necessarily
available in your vehicle, for instance, due to the
selected options or country versions. This also
applies to safety-related functions and systems.
When using these functions and systems, the
applicable laws and regulations must be ob‐
served.
High-performance engine
General information
With a displacement of 3 liters, the high-perform‐
ance engine generates a maximum power of
405 hp and a maximum torque of 405 lbs
ft/550 Nm. With its spontaneous response be‐
havior, a speed range of wide utility results. The
maximum engine speed is 7,500 rpm and is con‐
trolled electronically. Because of the high engine
dynamics, the maximum engine speed with the
vehicle stationary is reduced.
Warm-up
During the engine warm-up phase, the high-per‐
formance engine has a somewhat rougher run‐
ning behavior because of the emission controls.
When the engine is cold, the exhaust system has
a slightly metallic undertone due to the nature of
the system.
Compound brake
The high-performance braking system has per‐
forated compound brake discs.
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Because of particular structural characteristics,
there may be operation-related noises during
braking. The functional noises have no effect on
the performance, operational reliability, and dura‐
bility of the brake.
Drivetrain
With this vehicle, particular value was placed on
the direct connection from engine to the drive‐
train. Due to the torsionally rigid design of the
drivetrain, as is typical in a sports vehicle, the
transmission of the torque also gives acoustic
feedback.
When there are load changes, this may result in
clicking noises. The clicking noises do not impair
the operation or the service life of the compo‐
nents.
Driving on racetracks
Higher mechanical and thermal loads during
racetrack operation lead to increased wear. This
wear is not covered by the warranty. The vehicle
is not designed for use in motor sports competi‐
tion.
The standard brake linings and the wear indica‐
tors are not designed for racetrack operation.