BMW 3 Series Coupe also comes as standard with Dynamic Stability Control +, BMW's latest traction control system. With DSC+, the highest levels of traction and stability are complemented by the latest comfort and safety systems including brake pads that are dried in wet weather conditions and brakes that are applied harder when any possible brake fade is detected. This ensures the car remains under maximum control at all times.

To enhance the chassis and suspension set up, BMW 3 Series Coupe comes with a rack and pinion steering system as standard. Customers can also opt for BMW's innovative Active Steering system that varies the steering ratio as a proportion of road speed. The Active Steering system additionally links into the DSC+ system, adding small amounts of steering correction without driver input when oversteer is detected.


Extensive safety systems

All of the passive safety systems of the new Coupe are controlled by a restraint and support system. The six standard air bags, seatbelt pre-tensioners and belt force limiters are all activated by the type and severity of a collision.

Recognising that the majority of accidents occur in the dark, the new 3 Series Coupe comes with Xenon headlights as standard. Customers wanting to improve visibility yet further can specify BMW's Adaptive Headlights that, using the steering angle, aim in the direction the car is travelling rather than the direction it is pointing.

Drivers following a 3 Series Coupe might also notice BMW's Brake Force Display at work. When the driver of the Coupe needs to execute an emergency stop, or when the ABS system is in operation, the driver behind is warned of the danger ahead by an additional illumination of the LED brake lights in the lamp cluster.


Future Coupe models

Other engine derivatives start production in September to broaden the 3 Series Coupe range. The new BMW 330i Coupe will develop 272hp from its normally-aspirated 3.0-litre six cylinder engine that, like the smaller engined 325i Coupe, uses magnesium alloy in its engine construction. Acceleration to 62mph is dispatched from standstill in 6.1 seconds with an electronically limited top speed of 155mph. The 330i Coupe still delivers 32.1mpg on the combined cycle.

At the same time as the 330i, the new BMW 330d Coupe will start production, offering 231hp and 500Nm of torque. Performance and economy are both top priorities for the diesel-powered Coupe, with the car posting a zero to 62mph time of 6.6 seconds while still delivering 43.5mpg on the combined cycle.

Details of the future entry-point BMW 320i and 320d Coupe models will be announced at a later date.

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