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Originally Posted by T Bone
Had an internet conversation with a good guy who says he is from BMW and he claims the M3 will only get 6 gears in the Manual format and the DCT format (DSG / ZSG). He seems very credible.
BMW may be trying to save costs by going with a modular 6 speed. And the compromise they are making in the last 1500-2000 rpm to allow a flat torque curve in the lower RPMs would support a 6 speed box....
Oh well....I guess we will see.
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I'd place money on 7sp SMG or 7sp ZSG. We have already heard the MT is 6sp and a new design built from the ground up for this car. As most of us have been saying this thing crys out for a very close ratio 7sp. ZSG will be icing on the cake with essentially 0 second shift times!