e92 M3 with Dual clutch tranny ?

[Driver72]

Hello all, I don't recall off hand what BMW is calling their version of VW/Audi's DSG tranny, but has BMW released a date when the e92 M3 is going to be released with this tranny yet?

I know they are saying it will go from 0-62.1 mph .2 seconds faster than you can attain in a manual tranny car.
That's pretty impressive considering it only has to make 1 shift, and I believe it's going to weigh about 50-60 lbs more too.

Does anybody know if the "DSG" version will reach the 1/4 mile in 3rd gear or will it require a shift to 4th?
And if it's .2 seconds faster already to 62.1 mph could we expect .3 to .4 seconds faster in the 1/4 mile, or will it just hold the .2 second advantage.

Lastly, has BMW set a price for the "DSG" version yet (basically how much more for it than the 6MT car)??

Thanks

[!Xoible]

M-DCT (M, coz of M, then Dual Clutch Transmission)

Should be faster, I havent come across answers to the rest of your questions, i'd be interested to know how much it is.

[southlight]

Originally Posted by Driver72

Hello all, I don't recall off hand what BMW is calling their version of VW/Audi's DSG tranny, but has BMW released a date when the e92 M3 is going to be released with this tranny yet?

I know they are saying it will go from 0-62.1 mph .2 seconds faster than you can attain in a manual tranny car.
That's pretty impressive considering it only has to make 1 shift, and I believe it's going to weigh about 50-60 lbs more too.

Does anybody know if the "DSG" version will reach the 1/4 mile in 3rd gear or will it require a shift to 4th?
And if it's .2 seconds faster already to 62.1 mph could we expect .3 to .4 seconds faster in the 1/4 mile, or will it just hold the .2 second advantage.
Lastly, has BMW set a price for the "DSG" version yet (basically how much more for it than the 6MT car)??

Thanks

Mantis is right, it's called M-DCT, production of M-DCT equipped cars starts in March, but availability is quite limited for the first months, price is $ 2,700.

After having a look at this thread it seems like both MT and DCT versions require a shift to 4th for the quarter mile.

DCT increases the weight by 44 lbs.


Best regards, south


PS: the is your friend

[Krueger///M3]

I ordered the option, I believe its $2700

[schnell325]

Grrr...$3,900 in Canadian funds.

[!Xoible]

Originally Posted by southlight

Mantis is right, it's called M-DCT, production of M-DCT equipped cars starts in March, but availability is quite limited for the first months, price is € 2,700.

After having a look at this thread it seems like both MT and DCT versions require a shift to 4th for the quarter mile.

DCT increases the weight by 44 lbs.


Best regards, south


PS: the is your friend

Originally Posted by Krueger///M3

I ordered the option, I believe its $2700

euros or dollars????


btw real cars have 3 pedals

jkjk hahah

[southlight]

Originally Posted by mantis

euros or dollars????

Sorry, my bad: $ 2,700. [costs €3.800 in Germany]

btw real cars have 3 pedals

jkjk hahah

+1


Best regards, south

[RandyB]

Hmmm. M-DCT weighs 44lbs more...

So the weight difference between an M3 coupe with a moonroof and M-DCT and an M3 with a 6MT and CF roof is at least 90 lbs! Something to think about for the weight conscious. I'll be having the latter.

I wonder what the weight difference between the 18" and 19" rolling stock is?

Sorry to get a little off topic.

[phoenixbmwlife]

Originally Posted by RandyB

Hmmm. M-DCT weighs 44lbs more...

So the weight difference between an M3 coupe with a moonroof and M-DCT and an M3 with a 6MT and CF roof is at least 90 lbs! Something to think about for the weight conscious. I'll be having the latter.

I wonder what the weight difference between the 18" and 19" rolling stock is?

Sorry to get a little off topic.

It weights 44lbs more and is faster but all you need are lighter wheels, a lighter exhaust and possibly recarro seats and you will be lighter than a manual. Of course the manual can get the same weight reductions and be 44 lbs lighter once again, but M-DCT will still shift faster everytime.

[gblansten]

Originally Posted by mantis

euros or dollars????


btw real cars have 3 pedals

jkjk hahah

I'm only interested in non-real cars so the M-DCT is a rather fortunate development. When I get my car and point it out you probably won't even be able to see it if things go as planned.

[gblansten]

Originally Posted by southlight

Mantis is right, it's called M-DCT, production of M-DCT equipped cars starts in March, but availability is quite limited for the first months, price is $ 2,700.

After having a look at this thread it seems like both MT and DCT versions require a shift to 4th for the quarter mile.

DCT increases the weight by 44 lbs.


Best regards, south


PS: the is your friend

Always informative. I didn't know about the 44 pound difference. I figured it would be more.

[JEllis]

yeah 44lbs aint bad at all...specially since there are drivers that make up that difference with their waist lines...

[lucid]

Originally Posted by JEllis

yeah 44lbs aint bad at all...specially since there are drivers that make up that difference with their waist lines...

Those drivers should obtain carbon fiber waist and ass modifications.

[Epacy]

44lbs

That's it, the 6MT is the only choice. All others will bow!!

6MT RuLz

[gblansten]

Originally Posted by lucid

Those drivers should obtain carbon fiber waist and ass modifications.

M3 spec gastric bypass surgery

[Epacy]

Originally Posted by gblansten

M3 spec gastric bypass surgery

[Davo2003]

Don't race with a fattie in the passenger seat. 44lbs? Who cares? The average dude will have shit in the trunk and a six pack in the back seat at least. Now we're down to 30 lbs difference. And what if the DCT guy is racing with 4 galllons in the tank and you just topped off? Semantics I say...don't get me wrong, I ordered DCT but love the 6MT as I had it on my 330i. But I think DCT will prove to be an interesting option at least. Time will tell.

[Driver72]

Wow, $2700 more for the MDCT??

Guess they know people will pay more for the performance.
It's only around $1,400 more in an Audi
And it's only $1,075 more in a VW GTI

The DSG adds 51 lbs in the VW/Audi.
So the 44 lbs BMW is adding to the weight is right in the ballpark (their 6 speed manual is probably a bit heavier than VW/Audis).

But $2,700 Wow, that's a bit steep. In many cars you don't pay that much difference between a V6 and a V8 ENGINE!!

What's amazing is there is a $5,700 difference between an M3 Sedan 6MT and a M3 Coupe with MDCT.
Again, that's like the difference in price between many car companies small car and their midsize car. BMW wants that much just for a 2 door and MDCT of the same car.

Is the carbon fiber roof only on the M3 Coupe? if so that would mostly explain the $3000 price difference.

[skierman64]

With 10 shifts a lap at Watkins Glen, My M-DCT car will be making some serious time on the MT folks every lap.

[southlight]

Originally Posted by Driver72

Is the carbon fiber roof only on the M3 Coupe? if so that would mostly explain the $3000 price difference.

Yes, CF roof is only on the M3 Coupe.


Best regards, south

[26.2]

Originally Posted by skierman64

With 10 shifts a lap at Watkins Glen, My M-DCT car will be making some serious time on the MT folks every lap.

Assuming M-DCT works smoothly and your car is not in the shop dealing with technical issues. If it is---no worries---I'll let you ride along with me in my MT.

[CiprianS]

Originally Posted by Driver72

Wow, $2700 more for the MDCT??

Guess they know people will pay more for the performance.
It's only around $1,400 more in an Audi
And it's only $1,075 more in a VW GTI

The DSG adds 51 lbs in the VW/Audi.
So the 44 lbs BMW is adding to the weight is right in the ballpark (their 6 speed manual is probably a bit heavier than VW/Audis).

But $2,700 Wow, that's a bit steep. In many cars you don't pay that much difference between a V6 and a V8 ENGINE!!

What's amazing is there is a $5,700 difference between an M3 Sedan 6MT and a M3 Coupe with MDCT.
Again, that's like the difference in price between many car companies small car and their midsize car. BMW wants that much just for a 2 door and MDCT of the same car.

Is the carbon fiber roof only on the M3 Coupe? if so that would mostly explain the $3000 price difference.

I don't understand why you are complaining about the price because you americans get the M3 at a lower price compared to the rest of the world, I honestly don't understand your complainings regarding the price.