How-To. Using Launch Control in your BMW M with a Manual Transmission.

In this video BMW M How-To shows you that, when the ambient conditions are dry, launch control permits optimised acceleration on a road surface that offers plenty of grip.

BMW M3 Sedan:
Fuel comsumption (combined) in l/100 km: 10,1-10,0 (WLTP)
CO2 emissions (combined) in g/km: 230-228 (WLTP)

n order to use launch control in your BMW M3 or BMW M4 with a manual transmission, the vehicle must be stationary, the engine running and at operating temperature. The steering angle at the steering wheel must not be greater than 30°. Activate the M Dynamic Mode by pressing the DSC button once. Press the clutch with the left foot and hold. Engage first gear. Press the accelerator pedal beyond the resistance point, and hold. An optimum engine speed for pulling away is adjusted. A check control message “Preparing Launch Control” is issued. When it says “Launch Control active”, take your left foot off the clutch pedal within 6 seconds to start. During the upshift, despite the release of the accelerator pedal during the gear change, the optimal charging pressure is maintained so that the full engine torque is available again immediately.

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[Parabloopr]

That's cool, that it keeps the engine on boil during gearchanges. Really cool of BMW to do a manual M3 in 2021.

[Harris-]

Real Man drives with 3 pedals.
Awesome M Performance
👍👍 ⚡⚡

[alexandercalisthenics]

So nice that BMW is offering that for a manual transmission 😍😍👍👍

[basithph]

Love that BMW is still encouraging drivers to shift gears 🕹

[moonwalk]

My favourite car brand in the world, been an fan ever since I was 2 years when my dad got his first BMW!!!

[DonReality]

Ooh A glorious return of manual!!!
I consider myself an avid gear changer, I'm obsessed with manual transmission. I can't stand the automatics, no skill required. Please offer manual specs for all models going forward.

[phulensarma]

Bmw is the only german company which offers manual transmission in 2021 other than mercedes and audi cars.That's why i love 💘❤bmw cars.

[a_rice_bowl]

Finally a launch control that isn’t like launching a space shuttle

[michiw.]

The M3 looks like a Werwolf a real Beast :D

[ismaelakakruder]

Just BMW and Porche to give us a manual transmission on 2021, and BMW with boost by gear... amazing

[VonB]

Video is bad ass I just did it in M3 😎

[johnny]

Ok I finally get it, now the only thing I need is the M3

[ScottOrd]

I'd like to request the option to have this permanently engaged 😎

[chanpapa]

It is sad there is no MT in Japnease M3😵

[magnustan]

Do you suddenly release the clutch or lightly take your foot off? Which is kinder to the clutch? No drivers license here, by the way. Just a student., …😅

[jean-baptistebarbary]

No M3 or M4 available with manual transmission in France 😢😤

[artgreen]

Why have you decided not to sell the Manual in the UK BMW? Why??!
Sure we might generally decide to buy your Competition M-versions, but not such an 'automatic' decision if the base M3/M4 offers a manual that the Competition cannot. Britain is a fun place to drive manual, give us the manual!

[leventevarga]

It is quite hilarious to see winter tires in a lanch control related video😁😁😁

[xtvjcne]

My favourite car, my dream car, now I got my own personalised BMW--my baby 😍💋

[carcrazyguysa]

Launch control in a manual M car gives me giggles 😁😁😁😁😁😁