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How does variable sports steering work in my BMW with BMW Operating System 8?

The variable sports steering facilitates direct and agile handling with little steering effort.

The variable sports steering responds independently of the current speed, varying the steering gear ratio in line with the steering angle.

  • In situations that require large movements of the steering wheel, e.g., when maneuvering or turning, even minor movements of the steering wheel will result in a greater wheel steering angle. As a result, the variable sports steering increases steering comfort by reducing the necessary steering effort.
  • The wheel angle is reduced in situations that require minor or rapid corrections of the direction of travel when driving at higher speeds, e.g., swerving quickly or correcting for crosswinds. In these cases, the variable sports steering increases driving stability when moving the steering wheel.

 

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