Car and Driver-New Z4 gets launch mode

erio · 03-22-2009, 07:55 AM

Maybe I'm behind, but did anyone see this. Launch is not all that practical but def. a cool featuure to have. I like the way they simplified launch compared with the m3.

MVF4Rrider · 03-22-2009, 09:27 AM

Well, DCT is a copy of Audi's DSG, and DSG had a launch mode everywhere but the US. Nothing new...

erio · 03-22-2009, 01:16 PM

Agree. Just didn't know they would be including the feature on this model.

jamboMR · 03-22-2009, 04:42 PM

How is it simplified over the existing DCT launch control? Sorry havent seen the article..

Mikewarlover · 03-22-2009, 10:47 PM

another reason why they wont make an M

ianbiz · 03-22-2009, 11:45 PM

The GTi has DSG and has LC

KevinC · 03-23-2009, 01:11 AM

Great, more electronic bullcrap to load the car up with. Why don't they just sell you a driver with it too? Sheesh!

erio · 03-23-2009, 08:58 AM

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Originally Posted by jamboMR

How is it simplified over the existing DCT launch control? Sorry havent seen the article..

With the m3 you first have to put the car into S6 and turn off DSC. Next, hold the stick forward and once you see the checkered flag light in the display, press the accelerator all the way down. It will launch when you release the stick. Drive off rpm can be adjusted about 500 rpm in either direction using the turn signal lever (I have never tried that as I don't really use the launch feature, maybe 3 times total).

Burt Reynolds · 03-23-2009, 09:33 AM

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Originally Posted by KevinC

Great, more electronic bullcrap to load the car up with. Why don't they just sell you a driver with it too? Sheesh!

Maybe something like this-

nonsns3 · 03-23-2009, 09:45 AM

I am REALLY disappointed that it is 3500 lbs though! Here is the link: http://www.caranddriver.com/reviews/...eview/(page)/1

rc'Z · 03-24-2009, 05:23 AM

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Originally Posted by nonsns3

I am REALLY disappointed that it is 3500 lbs though! Here is the link: http://www.caranddriver.com/reviews/...eview/(page)/1

You may not like the weight, but it is faster than our Si's and as quick as posted Z4M times. True complaint: way expensive.

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