BY THE GOAUTO TEAM | 13th May 2010

The Basics
- Body Type: Sedan
- Seats: 5
- Series: F10
- Warranty (kms): Unlimited
- Warranty (years): Three years

Engine
- Aspiration: Twin Turbocharged
- Bore: 88.3mm
- Capacity: 4395cc
- Compression Ratio: 10.0:1
- Cylinders: 8
- Engine type: V
- Fuel type: Premium Unleaded 95
- Litre: 4.4
- Location: Front
- Orientation: Inline
- Valve desc.: Double Vanos
- Valves: 32

Transmission
- Drive train: Rear-wheel drive
- Transmission: 8-speed automatic

Weight and Capacities
- Fuel tank size: 70 litres
- Towing capacity (with brakes): 2000

Performance/Statistics
- CO2 Emissions: 243 g/km
- Fuel usage: 10.4 l/100km
- Fuel usage (City): 15.4 l/100km
- Fuel usage (Highway): 7.5 l/100km
- Greenhouse rating: 5
- Gross vehicle mass GVM (kgs): 2430
- Kerb to kerb: 11.95m
- Payload (kgs): 600
- Power (kW): 300
- Power (RPM): 5500-6400
- Power to weight (kW/tonne): 185
- Range: 673km
- Stroke: 89.0
- Torque (Nm): 600
- Torque (rpm): 1750-4500
- Torque to weight (Nm/tonne): 369
- Weight (kgs): 1830

Dimensions (Exterior)
- Boost type: Turbocharged
- Doors: 4
- Height: 1464mm
- Length: 4899mm
- Track front: 1600
- Track rear: 1627
- Wheelbase: 2968
- Width: 1860mm

Dimensions (Interior)
- Elbow room front: 1518
- Elbow room rear: 1485
- Headroom front: 1028mm
- Headroom rear: 973mm
- Luggage volume: 520
- Shoulder room front: 1480mm
- Shoulder room rear: 1427mm

Interior
- 12volt power sockets:
  - one front
  - one rear
- 3spoke leather steering wheel:
  - diameter 385mm
  - multi-function
- Air-conditioning:
  - climate control
  - dual
- Automatic air conditioning:
  - fogging sensor & microfilter
  - two zone control
- Electric windows:
  - convenient open & close
  - trap release
- Headrests for all seats:
  - front height & depth adjustable
  - outside rear height adjustable
- Instrument cluster:
  - 9.2� colour display
  - four analogue round instruments
- On-board computer:
  - average fuel consumption
  - average speed
  - range
- Speed limiter:
  - indicator in control display
  - indicator in instrument cluster
- Standard front seats:
  - electric height & backrest rake
  - manual driver seat tilt
  - manual fore & aft
  - manual headrest height
- Storage options:
  - centre console storage tray
  - console compartment with lid
  - door pockets front & rear
  - driver dashboard compartment
  - glovebox
  - net in passenger footwell
- Electro-mechanical parking brake: includes automatic hold function
- iDrive Controller: with direct select buttons
- Manual steering column adjust: height & length
- Oil sensor for level & grade: indicator in instrument cluster
- Rear centre armrest: with storage & cup holders
- Sunvisors with ticket holder: with illuminated vanity mirror

Exterior
- Heat/sun protection glazing:
  - green tinted safety glass all round
  - laminated windscreen
- Automatic driving lights control: automatic activation at dark
- Body colour bumpers: integrated reflectors left & right
- Body colour electric door mirrors: heated
- Chrome kidney front grille bars: with chrome surround
- LED 3rd brake light: along top of rear window
- Park distance control: front & rear

Safety
- Crash sensor:
  - activates battery terminal clamp
  - activates hazard warning flashers
  - automatic fuel pump shut-off
  - disengages centre locking
  - switches on interior lighting
- 3point seat belts for all seats: front pre-tensioners & force limiters
- Bumper system for impacts: replaceable deformation elements

Security
- Central locking system:
  - auto locking when car moving
  - doors
  - fuel flap & tailgate
  - two remote controls
  - window close

Tech
- Driving dynamic control:
  - comfort
  - eco pro mode
  - sport & sport + modes
- 4wheel disc brakes: front ventilated
- Dynamic stability control: including pullaway assistant
- Servotronic steering: turning circle 11.95 metres

Extra Features
- Automatic air conditioning:
  - fogging sensor & solar sensor
  - four zone control
  - microfilter & active carbon filter
  - with all extended contents
  - with extended contents
- Comfort front seats:
  - active seat ventilation
  - lumbar support
  - memory function
  - seat heating
- Electric front seats:
  - driver seat tilt
  - fore & aft
  - headrest height
  - height & backrest rake
  - memory function
- Hi-Fi 12 speaker system:
  - 205w
  - digital amplifier
- Bi-Xenon headlights: with washer system
- Single left & right exhaust tailpipes: lozenge shaped