When the 150m sign appeared south of Senna, the speedometer needle was already above 200km/h on the Interlagos pit straight. This helps remind you that you are in the moment of applying the brakes. I tried putting my foot on the pedals of the BMW M850i. It’s a sign that you can trust your car more in general, and your brakes in particular. And useful information for the next round.
BMW’s latest model impresses with its lines and performance on the racetrack. The M850i xDrive was tested at the Interlagos circuit, demonstrating some of its advantages. And there are only one or two negative points.
The Coupe starts with the dynamics, accelerating powerfully thanks to the 4.4 V8 biturbo petrol engine that develops 530 hp and he 76.5 mkgf of torque and starts from 1,800 rpm. This means that with just the slightest press of the gas pedal, the full power of the engine is transmitted to all four of his wheels. By the way, the last name xDrive refers to an all-wheel drive model. According to BMW, it accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in just 3.7 seconds. Maximum speed is limited to 250km/h. But the most important thing is not how far you get, but how you act to get there.
M850i Carbon Fiber Body With A carbon fiber roof and a height of just 1.35 m, the 4.85 m long, 1,890 kg two-door coupe launches with impressive agility in a straight line and takes fast corners (Sol ). Very light without scaring the driver (like the Pinheirinho). A low center of gravity, all-wheel drive and good weight distribution (54/46%) make the M850i a docile and balanced car. The electric steering is firm and direct, with (electric) height and depth adjustment. The surrounding seats have good lateral support and are of course electrically adjustable. Easily finding the ideal position behind the wheel (this is the adage about “dressing up your car”), the driver is free to explore the coupe. Even if you abuse the gas pedal and delay the brakes, it’s enough to press the brakes and turn the steering wheel, and the coupe follows your commands with almost no body lean and without deviating from the track. Independent aluminum suspension on both axles with low spring travel contributes to this behavior. Wide, low-profile tires (245/35 front, 275/30 rear) provide the necessary traction, and large blue-painted front brake calipers can be seen beneath the 20-inch wheels. M department.
M Division Colors
Speaking of Sport Division colors, the model Jornal do Caro reviewed featured motorsport stripes on the sides and in subtle areas of the interior, such as the seatbelts and dashboard trim.
Like the X7, 8-speed automatic transmission with beautiful crystal lever. Also, like other his BMWs, there are several driving modes, from economical to sporty. Of course I decided on the sporty version. The only strange thing is the tachometer on the virtual dashboard. It’s unnatural because it moves counterclockwise.
It seats four people, but sports cars in this category (including Porsche 911) are two-seater training cars. In addition to being very difficult to access the back seat, space in the back seat is limited. Suitable for children from a young age. The trunk is very good for a sports car. The inside of the refrigerator is not very high, but it is quite deep. According to BMW, the capacity is 420 liters.