[Auto] Six-cylinder coupe for athletes' hearts

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The six cylinders in the line should be placed under the species protection. In the BMW M440i xDrive, the three-liter turbocharged engine has a particularly successful connection with the starter generator - and later legends will deal with such engines.

Row six? equal. But first with regard to the chassis, the description of the new model, if you will: the gentle flatness and wobble that confirm the presence of a car on the highway. On the other hand, an overhead connection to asphalt tectonic shifts suspends the country road on your wheels.

In fact, the M440i xDrive Coupé responds to unevenness despite lush 19-inch rims (from € 946), it even offers enough reserves to dispel bad bending in the heat of friction. Everything is fine, until the dangling bumps line the highway and BMW reacts a little stubbornly. The comfort setting of the adaptive M chassis (€ 585) is indeed very sporty - which is why we keep it in mind under the heading 'Landstrasse'.

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Lush 19-inch tires are available from € 946.

The coupe hugs the lower-seat driver, so taut that the mass and dimensions don't disturb them. That he would suppress them as long as the street was wide or empty enough. As long as he wanders the area very cautiously here and now, until the oncoming traffic suddenly appears and annoys it greatly - because the intruder is pushing the two-door car terribly toward the ditch. At this moment, actual size suddenly materializes and makes it clear that it cannot be developed either away from the routing IDs nor the chassis parameters. Yes, it is clear that despite the skillful coordination of the standard all-wheel drive with its preference for the rear wheels, the area of nine and a half square meters (with mirrors) could not seem small.

The front-to-back cornering even without changing the provocative load and the timely support of the passive convex front axle on the imaginary rails is sure to increase the fun on the country road. However, the new device does not look more compact and lighter than it is. In blind tasting, you can barely decide whether this 2 + 2 seat comes from the 3 or 5 line. Yes, you can even consider sitting.

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2 + 2 spacious seats in the back.

We are now in the throes of a clash of conscience: perhaps "the highway" after all? Especially since the curved coupe travels straight ahead like the Gran Turismo, the whistles are under the influence of the wind and the optional M sport seats provide gentle lateral support as well as pleasant comfort. But above all because the heroic six-cylinder engine masters any pitches without effort and is twin-tuned to the eight-speed automatic transmission.

Especially impressive is the moderate hybrid of three liters and the starter generator. A slight 11 PS barely explains the extent of the impact, and even wakes up a wide 37 Nm of E-Power directly upon acceleration. They take over until the turbo submerges the snail's shell. Only then does the right foot give the impression that it can direct the load and push the nuances of the three-liter capacity directly. This is exactly what you need for maximum driving pleasure out of the top of the narrow bends.

Pays and pays

A new Class 4 mode also wants to contribute to this: if you pull the left racket for a second while driving, the word "Sprint" lights up in the screen and Antrirint starts the pre-warning with one leg 100 meters away.

The next time you step on the throttle, the six-wheel bike activates all its power - a whopping amount. If the 374 PS had to push a large mass forward, the consumption quickly becomes moot - on average, the M440i's 1,774 kg weight reaches 10.0 l / 100 km. And even in eco mode, it does not turn green: it was not less than 7.4 liters in the test, regardless of the moderate hybrid starter generator.

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Even in eco mode, it does not turn green: it was not less than 7.4 liters in the test.

The correct transfer paddle also tries to save. If I pulled it too hard, the 4 Series slips into idle with the engine off. If you like, a rowing train is a bonus tool for long-haul driving. On the other hand, the automatic transmission automatically shifts to this state as soon as the road slopes and the coupe does not need to be loaded to maintain speed.

Deception is also possible

By the way, those who prefer pairing, flow and rowing over acceleration, steering and braking - here you are: technology delivers what the trend demands. The infotainment system recognizes the preferred settings and automatically executes them.

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Insightful display of the navigation map.

Enthusiastic bikers will shake their heads, but Stop-and-G will, on the other hand