BMW M DCT to debut at Geneva 2008?

BMW M3 Convertible

Latest Update: BMW M DKG – dual clutch transmission for the BMW M3!

BMW has unveiled the new BMW M3 Convertible at the 2008 Detroit Motor Show, but coverage on that will come right after. Now we’ll have a look at some more details on the long-awaited BMW M DCT, BMW’s first twin clutch gearbox!

The new BMW M DCT twin clutch gearbox, like other twin clutch transmissions, will allow gear changes with very minimal interruption of power. It features Drivelogic, with 11 electronically controlled driving programs – 6 manual and 5 automatic. Each program is tailored to different scenarios.

A BMW M3 Convertible with the M DCT goes from 0 to 100km/h faster than one equipped with a manual transmission – 5.1 seconds versus 5.3 seconds. The M DCT’s 7-speeds means one extra ratio over the manual box.

Expect the next generation BMW M5 and BMW M6 to feature this new Getrag-sourced M DCT transmission too. BMW’s SMG3 gearbox will be phased out with the advent of this more advanced gearbox.

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  • aksMs (Member) on Jan 16, 2008 at 4:32 pm

    Paul, have you driven any of these new generation gearbox? We already have the DSG, now the M CVT. I’d like to know your take on those tranny.

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  • msmar_453 (Member) on Jan 16, 2008 at 5:00 pm

    Aha! Nice!
    But waiting for a new 5series!
    Not a very clear picture on spy shot!

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  • BanyakMasukWorkshop (Member) on Jan 16, 2008 at 5:04 pm

    M DCT not CVT. twin clutch gearboxes are just amazing. super quick shifting, and no jerking at all. the only thing is, i still prefer a manual box with a clutch. somehow, the driving experience just isnt the same without a clutch.

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  • bobdbilder (Member) on Jan 16, 2008 at 5:37 pm

    At least it make sense. But it won’t be sold here. On a 1 or a bit iffy on the 3.

    Could you talk to Sime Darby guys please. When they brought the new Tiburon in, it had spec sheet of a 5 speed manual tranny. But they will only offer the auto. On a coupe? I don’t get it. Why would anybody drive an auto Coupe at the Hyundai price range? They said that they offered manual on the older Coupe but nobody liked it. I told him coz the dashboard was a bit alienating the driver. He couldn’t suck it in.

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  • szw (Member) on Jan 16, 2008 at 8:39 pm

    this is what i call M division…

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  • PTAllTheBest (Member) on Jan 16, 2008 at 11:13 pm

    now all go twin clutch. i miss the manual 1

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  • LittleFire85 (Member) on Jan 17, 2008 at 12:20 am

    Even F1 cars dont use manual anymore…

    PTAllTheBest is time to move on to the future of gearing.. hehe.. I fall in love wif VW GTi after i tested the DSG gearbox. Damn fast the gear changing!

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  • BanyakMasukWorkshop (Member) on Jan 17, 2008 at 1:28 am

    “They said that they offered manual on the older Coupe but nobody liked it.”

    isnt it clear? its a business decision. why bring in a manual when their customers want to only buy the auto? even if 2 out of 10 guys want a manual, it still dont make sense to bring the manual in. why? simple. if you bring in the manual, you will need to spend additional cost to train staff to handle it, you need to stock up spare parts..etc etc. and you’re still not guranteed of selling it.

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  • MisterBenjo (Member) on Jan 17, 2008 at 1:38 am

    Wow BMW got a hell lots of model range now….

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  • mystvearn (Member) on Jan 17, 2008 at 2:07 am

    Soon all high end cars will feel like a bullet train, continuous gradient with no jerk effects of current gears

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  • chap_de_x (Member) on Jan 17, 2008 at 10:27 pm

    nice car…future is bright for bmw i think…but for some reason i felt like merc dont move faster to compete with bmw…bmw is more advance in its technology and have many variety of model…that what i think

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