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5.0-liter, 40-valve V-10 engine with M high-pressure Double-VANOS "steplessly" variable valve timing

10 individual throttle butterflies, electronically controlled

G-sensitive semi-dry-sump lubrication system

Oil coolant heat exchanger

Digital Motor Electronics (DME) with on-board diagnostics

3-way catalytic converter with heated oxygen sensor

7-speed Sequential Manual Gearbox (SMG) with DRIVELOGIC


Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) with M Dynamic Mode (MDM)

All Season Traction with M Variable Differential Lock

Vehicle-speed-sensitive variable-assist power steering (M Servotronic) with M Driving Dynamics Control (2 settings – throttle and steering)

Aluminum double-pivot strut-type front suspension and 4-link integral rear suspension

Independent suspension with M calibration (stiffened dampers, springs and anti-roll bars; modified rear axle geometry)

Electronic Damping Control with Comfort, Normal and Sport mode

Lightweight, double-joint spring strut front axle with aluminum crossbar

Lightweight integral rear axle

4-wheel BMW M vacuum-assisted ventilated, cross-drilled anti-lock compound disc brakes (ABS)

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MSRP $99,100
Destination & Handling $775