launch control

The car is out of the bag now, so we can finally share the sprint times for the new BMW M8 Competition Coupe. While at the International Media Launch of the new M8 Competition, we…

High-performance cars are usually meant to be driven on the track. The level of performance they bring to the table should force the driver/owner to take it to the track to fully enjoy it. However,…

The Launch Control activation sequence on BMW cars has been known to give some people a bit of a headache. On BMW M cars it is a bit more complicated than on standard cars but…

AutoExpress put hi-tech launch control systems to the test in a range of performance cars to see how effective they are in a standing start. The video shows the Porsche 911 Carrera 4 GTS, BMW…

One of the cool features in the BMW M5 and M6 is the F1-inspired “Launch Control”. The current BMW M5 and M6 uses a a 7-speed SMG III semi-automatic transmission. The SMG III includes the…