M3 to get DSG-style manual gearbox
05-30-07, 07:41 AM
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M3 to get DSG-style manual gearbox
M3 to get DSG-style manual gearbox
30 May 2007
The new BMW M3 will get a seven-speed double-clutch gearbox as an alternative to the standard six-speed manual.
Official confirmation of the long-rumoured transmission came via a document issued to BMW dealers confirming the car’s specification.
The new gearbox, called M DCT, will be available from March 2008. Made by BMW’s long-standing transmission partner Getrag, it will provide rapid and nearly imperceptible shifts.
The speed of a double-clutch transmission is likely to improve the M3’s 4.8sec 0-62mph time by a couple of tenths of a second. The system should offer significantly smoother shifts than BMW’s SMG transmission in the M5 and M6.
The transmission will be controlled by a combination of a shift lever, likely to be similar to the M5 and X5’s joystick control, and steering wheel paddles.
The 'box has been exclusively developed for BMW, and different versions are destined for the 3-series and the 5-series.
Other options for the M3 (on sale in September) include 19in alloy wheels and electronic damper control. The carbonfibre roof will be standard.
30 May 2007
The new BMW M3 will get a seven-speed double-clutch gearbox as an alternative to the standard six-speed manual.
Official confirmation of the long-rumoured transmission came via a document issued to BMW dealers confirming the car’s specification.
The new gearbox, called M DCT, will be available from March 2008. Made by BMW’s long-standing transmission partner Getrag, it will provide rapid and nearly imperceptible shifts.
The speed of a double-clutch transmission is likely to improve the M3’s 4.8sec 0-62mph time by a couple of tenths of a second. The system should offer significantly smoother shifts than BMW’s SMG transmission in the M5 and M6.
The transmission will be controlled by a combination of a shift lever, likely to be similar to the M5 and X5’s joystick control, and steering wheel paddles.
The 'box has been exclusively developed for BMW, and different versions are destined for the 3-series and the 5-series.
Other options for the M3 (on sale in September) include 19in alloy wheels and electronic damper control. The carbonfibre roof will be standard.
06-01-07, 07:29 AM
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I drove a DSG in the GTI and was blown away. I want that gearbox. It's taking a long time, but its starting to look like this is the replacement of the AT and SMG type tranny (at least for performance cars) with the 3-pedal MT still offered.
I believe the 911, future audi S4/S5, Nissan GTR and next EVO will offer DSG style (double clutch trannies) as well as the mentioned BMWs,
Most likely my next car will have one. I'm not sure of the car but sure I want a double-clutch tranny.
I believe the 911, future audi S4/S5, Nissan GTR and next EVO will offer DSG style (double clutch trannies) as well as the mentioned BMWs,
Most likely my next car will have one. I'm not sure of the car but sure I want a double-clutch tranny.
06-01-07, 06:28 PM
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06-02-07, 02:36 AM
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Well, let's hope they do. They should put a DSG in the IS250/350 and other Toyota/Lexus cars. The only reason why I personally buy automatic cars is because my wife doesn't want to learn to drive a manual. My own personal cars have generally always been a manual, but with a DSG option I could buy that type of car and my wife could still drive it as well. Then I won't have to settle for an automatic if I don't want to.
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06-02-07, 08:47 AM
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This is huge. The M3 is going to be mindboggling. Goodbye cheesy IS-F.
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