*Layout
Longitudinal front engine, xDrive all-wheel drive technology and Dynamic Performance Control
*Engine
4.4-liter V8, dohc, 32-valve, turbocharged and intercooled
*Transmission
Six-speed automatic transmission with paddle shifting
*Suspension
Double track arm axle (f), integral axle (r)
*Brakes
Single-piston caliper, 15.2-inch rotors (f & r)
*Dimensions
Length/Width/Height (in.):192.0/78.1/66.5
Wheelbase: 115.4 in.
Curb Weight: 5,096 lb
*Performance
Peak Power: 407 hp @ 5500 rpm
Peak Torque: 442 lb-ft @ 1750 rpm
0-60 mph: 5.3 sec.
Top Speed: 155 mph (electronically limited)
*What we like
Incredible powerband, sporty styling
*What we don't
In manual mode, the tranny still shifts down at wide-open throttle, single-piston calipers not enough with this much power and weight