|
|
Article: Tampering With Perfection: BMW's new steering system leaves us wanting less.(What's New/The Wire: 10.03)
- Article from:
- Popular Science
- Article date:
- October 1, 2003
- Author:
CopyrightCOPYRIGHT 2003 Bonnier Corporation. This material is published under license from the publisher through the Gale Group, Farmington Hills, Michigan. All inquiries regarding rights should be directed to the Gale Group. (Hide copyright information)
|
Byline: Ted West
Revolutionary technology may be endlessly fascinating, but often it's easier to take at a distance. Doubly so when it affects something central to the driving experience. Case in point, we were recently introduced to Active Front Steering on the new BMW 5 at its debut in Sardinia--a revolutionary (there's that word again) steer-by-wire system.
First, we should point out that in most respects, the new 5 is a worthy improvement on its legendary predecessor. It is fast, roomy, exciting to drive. That said, however, the best thing about its active steering is that it's optional.
Active steering electronically alters the ratio ...