Pics: New Optional Sport Shifter vs New Standard Automatic
01-09-2007, 03:06 PM
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Finally found some good pictures showing the differences (visually) between the 2 new automatics.
"Sport Shifter" (with paddles).
Regular (no paddles).
Lou
"Sport Shifter" (with paddles).
Regular (no paddles).
Lou
01-09-2007, 03:29 PM
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Thanks the new sports shifter looks fab...
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Originally Posted by huejack' post='376005' date='Jan 10 2007, 12:22 AM
Much improved interior over 2007!
I didn't notice BMW's infamous cupholders in either pic---or are they just included in the U.S. car?
I didn't notice BMW's infamous cupholders in either pic---or are they just included in the U.S. car?
No you get them in Europe in most specs (except for the most basic where they might be an option instead). I have never seen a car without cupholders myself but have heard they exist. For some reason they like making photographs without them - maybe for the cleaner lines.
01-09-2007, 03:42 PM
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is sport shifter the new smg or is it the new steptronic?
01-09-2007, 03:55 PM
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Originally Posted by tsilveracs' post='376015' date='Jan 9 2007, 06:42 PM
is sport shifter the new smg or is it the new steptronic?
The sports auto may be more like Audi's DSG than the old SMG ... we'll know more as details are released.
Either way, these new trannies should be much better performers than the current Steptronic.
01-09-2007, 04:11 PM
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Hey, at least the paddles have a surface that won't be freezing cold to touch -- maybe my old request for heated paddles isn't needed after all? 
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Originally Posted by tachyon' post='376023' date='Jan 10 2007, 12:55 AM
The sports auto may be more like Audi's DSG
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