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01-09-2012, 10:37 AM
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 BMW Confirms 6-Speed Manual Transmission for the 2013 M5  BMW Confirms 6-Speed Manual Transmission for the 2013 M5. Detroit, MI – On the occasion of the North American International Auto Show, BMW confirmed today that it will offer a 6-speed manual transmission on the North American version of the upcoming 2013 BMW M5. The 6-speed manual will be available from the start of production this summer and will be offered as a no-cost alternative to the standard 7-speed M-Double Clutch Transmission (M-DCT). The manual gearbox was a popular choice for U.S. customers of the previous generation M5 and continues to be a unique offer in the segment. Though the 6-speed gearbox has one less gear than the M-DCT transmission, the ratios have been optimized for acceleration, flexibility and fuel economy. Final drive ratio and special M differential are maintained. The new transmission is mated to a short throw shift linkage topped with a black leather backlit shift knob. The 2013 M5 will arrive at US BMW Centers in late summer 2012. Pricing, options and specifications will be released closer to the on-sale date. Source [BMW] 
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01-09-2012, 12:19 PM
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| Awesome move by BMW!  All other automobile manufacturers should take notice.
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01-09-2012, 12:58 PM
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| Quote: Only true if you define the segment occupied by the M5 not to include both the Panamera and CTS-V, both of which already offer manual gearboxes. Originally Posted by DJ »
The manual gearbox was a popular choice for U.S. customers of the previous generation M5 and continues to be a unique offer in the segment.
And you'd be mad to think that M5 customers aren't also looking at those cars. I did, and went with the V, whose manual was light-years better than the rubbery POS on the E60 M5.
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01-09-2012, 01:02 PM
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| Quote: One of the few times that we got something that the Europeans did not. Originally Posted by NAPO »
Awesome move by BMW! All other automobile manufacturers should take notice.
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01-09-2012, 01:05 PM
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| Please let the clutch be stiff and crisp like the CTSV and not the dog excrement soft and vague POS one in my E90 M3.
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01-09-2012, 01:09 PM
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| This is great to hear.
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