128i regular automatic launch control?

[Shortedaman]

does the 128i with standard auto trans have launch control. I was at a stop sign today, turned off traction control, held the brake firm revved to 3 grand and then let off. took off like a bolt. was this launch control? I'm surprised it let her rev so high without moving while in gear.

[Rmtt]

From what I read in the manual....it does in fact have launch control.

[Shortedaman]

I looked that up as well. it seems it does. I didn't try it in manual mode though. I used DS mode. maybe I'll try it in manual mode.

[Tuxedo]

DCT only function

[Gangplank]

According to the manual:

[COLOR="Blue"]Launch Control[/COLOR]

Launch Control enables an optimum acceleration when starting off on a road surface with good traction.

! Do not use Launch Control too often; otherwise, the powerful stresses on the vehicle will lead to premature component wear. !

Launch Control is ready for use when the engine is at operating temperature, i.e. after uninterrupted travel of at least 6.2 miles/10 km.

1. With the engine running, step on the brake with your left foot.

2. Activate Dynamic Traction Control (DTC), refer to page, 72.

3. Activate Driving dynamics control (aka the Sport Button), refer to page 55.

4. With the vehicle stationary, activate the manual mode and select 1st gear.

5. With your right foot, push the accelerator pedal past the resistance point. The accel- eration speed is adjusted. A flag symbol appears in the instrument cluster.

6. When you release the brake pedal, the vehi- cle accelerates. Keep the accelerator pedal floored.

7. The upshifting occurs automatically as long as you keep the accelerator pedal pressed past the resistance point.

Launch Control will be ready for use again after you drive a certain distance.

Launch Control is not available for use during the break-in phase, refer to page 104.