
Carbon dioxide CO2
Carbon dioxide has become synonymous with the environmental friendliness of modern cars. Yet it is a non-toxic, colourless, tasteless and odourless gas that is heavier than air. CO2 is formed by the reaction of carbon with oxygen, for example in a process called combustion. But it doesn’t have to be combustion in engines as everyone thinks of it now! It’s also produced by ordinary breathing…

Slick tire (Slick tyre)
Slick is the name given to racing tires that have completely smooth tread. The smooth tread allows for a larger contact area between the tire and the road, thus giving the tire more grip.

sDrive
The sDrive designation for BMW vehicles was originally reserved for rear-wheel drive models only. Today, you can also find this designation on front-wheel drive BMW models.