BMW - Dynamic Performance Control (+ SCI + xDrive = Dynamic xDrive)

[EnI]

Originally Posted by Just_me

Its official today ? or what is the difference with the info I posted vs the info Eni posted long ago?

The system were announced few weeks ago. Today BMW issued "in-detail" press release with all technical details & explanations.

[Just_me]

Originally Posted by EnI

The system were announced few weeks ago. Today BMW issued "in-detail" press release with all technical details & explanations.

so an english pressrelese will come?

[EnI]

Originally Posted by Just_me

so an english pressrelese will come?

Usually there is a short delay - up to 1 day, but normally only a few hours.

But you can read my explanation. I hope I get it right from the PR.
Unfortunately I'm not an engineer.

[Merc1]

It is out on WCF:

- ONLY REGISTERED AND ACTIVATED USERS CAN SEE ALL LINKS - CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

I always get a kick out of reading these, such wording and detailing. Interesting piece of tech.

M

[Tycoon]

Dynamic Performance Control and xDrive: the perfect pair.

The combination of Dynamic Performance Control and BMW’s intelligent xDrive all-wheel drive system varying longitudinal forces infinitely between the front and rear axles forms an ideal team.

Together with appropriate distribution of drive forces on the rear axle, this provides an unprecedented standard of driving stability, dynamism and agility re-defining the benchmark in drivetrain and chassis technology.

The system also neutralises the inherent inclination of cars with all-wheel drive to understeer, thus ensuring particularly smooth and neutral driving behaviour. And even the less routined motorists will feel the difference, finding it a lot easier also in critical situations to keep his or her car under control.

Another reason for me to go for X5 next year!

Cars equipped with Dynamic Performance Control show almost the same behaviour as a go-kart, offering sheer driving pleasure of the highest standard starting at low speeds and with a higher level of safety than ever before.

[Merc1]

Eni is the X5 going to get the 3L turbo engine from the 335i, do you know? I have a co-worker that wants one, but felt the basic I6 was too slow and they don't want the V8.

M

[Just_me]

Dynamic Performance Control - are we going to see this in the new M3 V8?

[Tycoon]

Originally Posted by Merc1

... but felt the basic I6 was too slow and they don't want the V8.

M

Too slow? Hardly! Perfect for a 3.0d!

edit: Oops! You mean petrol, not diesel...

[Nikos120i]

OK...I have just read this...

- ONLY REGISTERED AND ACTIVATED USERS CAN SEE ALL LINKS - CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

Is this like a LSD? Can it go on a 1-series? I mean can you order it for a 120i? Because the article specifically says: "Suited for all engines and drivetrains."

Thanks guys...

[EnI]

Originally Posted by Nikos147

OK...I have just read this...

- ONLY REGISTERED AND ACTIVATED USERS CAN SEE ALL LINKS - CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

Is this like a LSD? Can it go on a 1-series? I mean can you order it for a 120i? Because the article specifically says: "Suited for all engines and drivetrains."

Thanks guys...

Yes, it works like LSD.

DPC is not available yet - BMW only showed test car (530xi) with DPC + xDrive (= Dynamic xDrive) to the press in Arjeplog testing center.

I have no idea which cars will get it.

I was told quite a while ago Dynamic xDrive was developed with X5/X6 in mind (so X6 is definitely getting it - I thought X5 would be the first model to feature it, yet I guess it wasn't ready till X5 launch - or BMW want to debut it in X6 since X6 is more sporty car than X5). Yet I'm sure other cars with xDrive will get it.

And I'm sure DPC will be also used in RWD cars as well - I guess in more sporty oriented ones (eg. coupes, roadsters & performance versions).

Perhaps DPC will be also featured in some specific 1er models in the future. Who knows ...