Read some about the new 6-speed autotrans
12-20-2006, 09:11 AM
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I got the new BMW Magazine (4/2006) today and there was some interesting reading (on page 31)
about the 6-speed automatic transimission.
Not only is the new trans 50% faster but it also saves some 3% gas and even 6% of diesel.
I just fell in love with the new E70, a 3.0 d for me, please
about the 6-speed automatic transimission.
Not only is the new trans 50% faster but it also saves some 3% gas and even 6% of diesel.
I just fell in love with the new E70, a 3.0 d for me, please
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Originally Posted by Ricracing' post='369529' date='Dec 20 2006, 06:11 PM
I got the new BMW Magazine (4/2006) today and there was some interesting reading (on page 31)
about the 6-speed automatic transimission.
Not only is the new trans 50% faster but it also saves some 3% gas and even 6% of diesel.
I just fell in love whith the new E70, a 3.0 d for me, please
about the 6-speed automatic transimission.
Not only is the new trans 50% faster but it also saves some 3% gas and even 6% of diesel.
I just fell in love whith the new E70, a 3.0 d for me, please
Make your mind up man !!!!!!!
12-20-2006, 09:20 AM
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Originally Posted by KAF' post='369532' date='Dec 20 2006, 08:14 PM
Make your mind up man !!!!!!!
It's free to daydream
Fact is, that a 118iA would be enough for me but...
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Originally Posted by Ricracing' post='369529' date='Dec 20 2006, 01:11 PM
I got the new BMW Magazine (4/2006) today and there was some interesting reading (on page 31)
about the 6-speed automatic transimission.
Not only is the new trans 50% faster but it also saves some 3% gas and even 6% of diesel.
I just fell in love with the new E70, a 3.0 d for me, please
about the 6-speed automatic transimission.
Not only is the new trans 50% faster but it also saves some 3% gas and even 6% of diesel.
I just fell in love with the new E70, a 3.0 d for me, please
DRP
12-20-2006, 09:50 AM
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Just one push on the DSC and you drive only with the DST - it's great!
I know that Audis DSG can, with a doubble clutch, jump a few gears.
The BMW Mag article do not tell that much :'( , but I quote
"the converter replaces the clutch"..."an automatic clutch bridges over this
torgue converter"..."and link the engine directly with the transmission."
So very far from your wishes the trans is not.
I know that Audis DSG can, with a doubble clutch, jump a few gears.
The BMW Mag article do not tell that much :'( , but I quote
"the converter replaces the clutch"..."an automatic clutch bridges over this
torgue converter"..."and link the engine directly with the transmission."
So very far from your wishes the trans is not.
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I do not have the quote right at hand but the new STEP in the e92 supposedly will drop 4 gears (6/2, 5/1) under certain conditions. I believe I saw this in "official" press release material. Over on E90post.com they are modding the heck out of the 335i engine and getting some wild numbers for 1/4 et and trap speeds in a STEP tranny. Nice to see. I am hoping the tranny new technology is slated for the 6er next model year as I expect to trade my MY05 for MY08.
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Originally Posted by cobradav' post='372039' date='Dec 29 2006, 02:08 PM
I am hoping the tranny new technology is slated for the 6er next model year as I expect to trade my MY05 for MY08.
plus a small facelift.
But if BMW doesn't do it in March - they will in September!
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