Word on the web is that BMW is working on a new automatic dual-clutch transmission for its newer front-wheel drive models, according to BMW Blog. That said, should the rumour hold water, the dual-clutch gearbox won’t be out for another two years.
At this moment, front-wheel drive BMW and MINI models are offered with a choice of either a six-speed manual or an Aisin eight-speed automatic gearbox (an older ZF six-speeder is still available in certain models). It’s said that the new dual-clutch transmission that BMW is working on is a seven-speed unit, which would match what Mercedes-Benz already offers on its FWD models.
Models that could feature this seven-speed dual clutch gearbox include the BMW X1 and perhaps the new X2 compact SUV. Aside from that, the blog speculates that the MINI John Cooper Works variants could also be possible recipients of the dual-clutch gearbox.
Looking to sell your car? Sell it with Carro.
BMW M3 Touring
from RM898,800 
BMW iX1 L
from RM252,800 
BMW iX
from RM425,800 
BMW X3
from RM325,800 
BMW M5
from RM1,188,800 
BMW M4 Coupe
from RM878,800 
BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe
from RM173,800 
BMW 3 Series
from RM265,800 
BMW 3 Series M
from RM388,800 
DCT needs another approach of designing, the low speed behavior is just unrefined… Most of them snaps gears rather than change gears… Yes they might be fast and fuel efficient, but they have to redesign the whole idea from the ground up and add the longevity of it… But bmws have a good record with gearbox reliability, although are made by ZF, more like tuned by bmw…
Interesting
BMWs should not be making FWD cars in the first place. It’s just anti UDM. They should keep the FWD cars to the Mini brand.