What does sDrive mean? - 2WD, usually RWD but sometimes FWD
What replaced the 6 series in 2018? - The 8 series
Which models are the SAVs? - X1, X3, X5, X7
Which models are the SACs? - X2, X4, X6
What is the difference between an M car and an M performance car? - M performance cars are not true
M cars. They have distinctive tuning and styling, but true M cars are redesigned by the motorsport
division.
What are ALPINA cars? - There are 2 Alpina models: the XB7 and the B7. These cars are codesigned with
Alpina in Bavaria, Germany. They are more expensive, custom, and take longer to build. 60% of the car is
built by BMW and the rest is built by Alpina. Many of the Alpina components are done by hand. They
rework the BiTurbo V8 engine to put out 600 hp. They come with an Alpina aero kit, Alpina brakes,
badging, etc.
Which models have an option for carbon ceramic brakes? - All M8 variations EXCEPT the Gran Coupe;
the M4 coupe and convertible; all M5 variations EXCEPT the 550i xDrive.
what size wheels are available for a standard model? - 19, 20, or 21 inch wheels
what size wheels are available for MSport models? - 20, 21, or 22 inch wheels
what size wheels are for all season? - 19 and 20 inch wheels
, what size wheels are for performance? - 21 and 22 inch wheels
what models are offered in a manual transmission? - 2 series: 230i Coupe, M240i Coupe, M2
competition
4 series: M4
3 series: M3 (in 2021)
which numbers are coupes? - even numbers (x2, x4, x6; 2 series, 4 series, 8 series)
which numbers are regular sedans/suvs? - odd numbers (x1, x3, x5, x7; 3 series, 5 series, 7 series)
what does "i" stand for? - hybrid electric cars (i3, i8) OR when used AFTER a model number, for fuel
injection (gas vehicle) (850i, M240i, etc)
what engines are available? - 2L/4c; 3L/6c; 4.4L/V8; 6.6L/V12
which models offer a hybrid drivetrain? - 3, 5, 7 series and X3 and X5 (this is not including the i3 or i8
which are hybrid electric but don't have a regular option.)
what are the PHEV cars? - i3 and i8
what is PHEV? - plug in hybrid electric vehicle
what is special about PHEV - PHEV can be driven in all electric mode, in all gas mode, and in a combo of
electric/combustion engine. Regular electric cars that cannot plug in do not have this ability
what happens if your PHEV runs out of battery while driving? - the combustion engine will automatically
take over so your drive can continue uninterrupted.
what cylinder engine does the PHEV use? - 4 cylinder
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