M-DKG / M-DCT Price $$$$$ -It's Official! (for U.S.)

[carnuts3]

BMW just announced that the DCT will be available in the U.S for the coupe beginning with the March production, and for the sedan beginning with the June production. The price - $2,700. Great news!

Product Planning & Strategy
BMW Dealer Bulletin
The New M3 M DKG Drivelogic Transmission (M DKG)

BMW’s commitment for developing new technology in M cars has helped make the M cars legendary. The introduction of the new M3 with its high revving 4.0 liter V8 has created a strong “buzz” among BMW M3 enthusiasts the world over. Now, even before the new M3 hits the showrooms of America, BMW announces another new technology for the M3; the M DKG Drivelogic Transmission or M DKG.

This completely new transmission takes the fast shifting of Formula 1 and the E46 M3 Sequential Manual Gearbox (SMG) concept and makes it even better. This 7-speed M Dual Clutch transmission uses two transmission structures in one large housing. First, third, fifth and seventh gears are grouped in one structure while second, fourth and sixth are grouped in the other structure. When up shifting or downshifting, the system switches between the two structures so that when one gear is being disengaged, the next gear is already in position. With this design, shifts are exceedingly faster and very smooth. M DKG Drivelogic allows you to shift gears through either two paddle shifters on the steering wheel or with the center console shifter. Drivelogic offers the driver 11 shift modes, 6 in manual mode, and 5 in automatic mode so you can tailor gear use to your own driving needs.

In addition to its superior performance on the road, the M DKG Drivelogic transmission offers a range of functions for even more convenience. The Low-Speed Assistant makes parking easier, while Auto-P function activates the handbrake once the engine is turned off and the transmission automatically selects a gear with the highest traction when you restart the vehicle.

The M DKG Drivelogic transmission will be an available option on the M3 Coupe and Sedan with a retail price of $2,700. The 6-speed manual transmission will continue to be standard on the M3 Coupe and Sedan. Limited March to May production of the M DKG Drivelogic transmission will be available in the M3 Coupe only. Production of the transmission for the M3 Sedan will start in June. There are no production limitations expected for the second half of 2008. Ordering information and retail/wholesale pricing for the 2008 M3 Coupe and Sedan with M DKG Drivelogic will be available on CenterNet next week.

[gasman]

Booyah-ka-sha! Respek!

[SS32]

Damn, that's a lot cheaper than I expected. How much was SMG on the E46?

[THE_PRO]

good news! Now we need some Canadian pricing!

[carnuts3]

Originally Posted by cowmoo32

Damn, that's a lot cheaper than I expected. How much was SMG on the E46?

I believe it was $2,400.

[Technic]

Originally Posted by carnuts3

BMW just announced that the DCT will be available in the U.S for the coupe beginning with the March production, and for the sedan beginning with the June production. The price - $2,700. Great news!

I was hoping less than the SMG... well, it was enough of the cake and the eating too.

[moog55]

Great news. I was hoping for <$2500 tho, but I'm ok with this. Is there a URL you can point us to with the information?

[GregW / Oregon]

Originally Posted by carnuts3

BMW just announced that the DCT will be available in the U.S for the coupe beginning with the March production, and for the sedan beginning with the June production. The price - $2,700. Great news!

Nailed it! "What people have to remember is that to us enthusiasts, the tranny might be worth $3k or more, but to the average American buyer, that will seem an outlandish price for an "automatic". I guessing the mid-$2ks will be palatable enough to achieve some volume."

http://www.m3post.com/forums/showthr...=107582&page=3

[JEllis]

And it keeps getting better!

[Epacy]

Originally Posted by GregW / Oregon

Nailed it! "What people have to remember is that to us enthusiasts, the tranny might be worth $3k or more, but to the average American buyer, that will seem an outlandish price for an "automatic". I guessing the mid-$2ks will be palatable enough to achieve some volume."

http://www.m3post.com/forums/showthr...=107582&page=3

When I read your post yesterday I thought it made alot of sense and trumped my idea.
Sometimes we get too caught up in our little world here.

[Epacy]

Originally Posted by carnuts3

BMW just announced that the DCT will be available in the U.S for the coupe beginning with the March production, and for the sedan beginning with the June production. The price - $2,700. Great news!

Shoot, since I still don't have a production number yet, perhaps I will make it to March.

[e46e92love]

Originally Posted by cowmoo32

Damn, that's a lot cheaper than I expected. How much was SMG on the E46?

+1

[GregW / Oregon]

Now, the dilemma. It sounds enticing, but do I try to pass off my status 112 production slot to another buyer through the dealer and wait a month or two? Guess I'll go talk to him at lunch today. I will not be heartbroken with a manual, but I kind of like having the latest and it sounds really good.

[southlight]

Originally Posted by Epacy

Shoot, since I still don't have a production number yet, perhaps I will make it to March.

You know what club you're in, don't you?


Best regards, south

[GregW / Oregon]

Originally Posted by southlight

You know what club you're in, don't you?

Best regards, south

Yes, sir...sorry...I forgot.

[swamp2]

OP: We need the source.

If true, I nailed it too, right on the money as well. I updated my pricing spreadsheet and put in $2700 two days ago.

Greg, please come back to the M-DCT club. Don't listen to Epacy and South, they represent the dark side ...

[consolidated]

I just got this from my sales advisor as verification...

"The M DKG Drivelogic Automatic will be available on the Sedan in June
for $2700. I think what you heard about the release is correct for the
coupe. We just got a bulletin today. Are you interested in it or the
Manual?"

I'll take the M DKG for $2700.

[masmole]

I'm so glad I was wrong about the US pricing of M-DCT (or is it M-DKG now?).

$2700 is a no-brainer and I'm sold! Well worth passing on my 1st allocation for. I just hope it works as well as advertised. At the very least, I'm confident that it'll work better than the M5's SMG III which I actually thought was a very good transmission as long as you don't put it in automatic mode.

So should the official name is M-DKG or is that just the german name for it?

[carnuts3]

Originally Posted by masmole

I'm so glad I was wrong about the US pricing of M-DCT (or is it M-DKG now?).

$2700 is a no-brainer and I'm sold! Well worth passing on my 1st allocation for. I just hope it works as well as advertised. At the very least, I'm confident that it'll work better than the M5's SMG III which I actually thought was a very good transmission as long as you don't put it in automatic mode.

So should the official name is M-DKG or is that just the german name for it?

Yep. M DKG, or M DKG Drivelogic Transmission.

[SpencerM3]

$2700 sounds about right. If It were much higher than $3K I bet alot of people would've opt'd for 6MT and BMW could ahve lost money with all of their R&D.

[dillon733]

This is great!!!!
However I need proof before I get all excited.
NEED URL OR PICTURES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[WCH]

Got the same email from my CA.

"Yes, we just received a bulletin regarding some pricing & the M-DCT. The M3 Coupe base price is $56,500. The M-DCT will be $2,700 and will be limited March-May production ONLY on the coupe. More info is due to come next week."