2018 BMW 430i Coupe Manual
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Despite its suspension and steering enhancements, the 430i still doesn’t match the cohesive engagement of the prior 3-series coupe. Tackling twisty two-lanes in the 430i is a transactional process; the coupe cuts through corners with agility, poise, and stoicism but does little to enthrall the driver.
Our test vehicle was equipped with the $2600 M Sport package that includes a set of staggered split-spoke 18-inch wheels wrapped in Bridgestone Potenza S001 summer tires, which-along with the optional adaptive dampers ($700)-helped the 430i circle our 300-foot skidpad at a decent 0.89 g. (Due to wintry weather conditions during most of our time with the car, we photographed it with a set of seven-spoke wheels on Pirelli winter tires.) Although an Audi A5 2.0T, a Cadillac ATS 2.0T coupe, and a Mercedes-Benz C300 coupe all recorded more than 0.90 g around the skidpad, the BMW’s near–50/50 front-to-rear weight distribution meant that it was less prone to understeer than some of its more nose-heavy rivals.
While the well-weighted-if a touch too heavy-steering sends enough information to the 430i’s thick-rimmed steering wheel to let the driver know when front-end grip has been exceeded, the electrically assisted setup lacks the tactility of the ATS coupe’s steering, which transmits subtle variations in road adhesion well before the tires wash out.
Like its skidpad performance, the 430i’s 160-foot stop from 70 mph is ever-so-slightly eclipsed by those of the Audi (152 feet), the Cadillac (156 feet), and the Mercedes (157 feet). Still, the 430i’s firm and progressive pedal allowed us to rein in the 3579-pound coupe with confidence time and time again.
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