06-10-2014, 09:17 PM | #1 |
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Confused about this post of the new X6M
On the home page of this website I found this post that makes me confused regarding the type of transmission the current X6M (and X5M) have, it says
"the next generation X6 M (F86) and X5 M (F85) will get a DCT transmission for the first time (upgraded from the predecessor's automatic transmission)" Is it true that our current transmission are automatics? I still think they are dual-clutch-transmissions...... Any comments?
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06-10-2014, 09:26 PM | #2 |
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Nope, just a standard 6-Speed automatic. Perhaps BMW calibrated it but it's definitely not a DCT.
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06-10-2014, 09:33 PM | #3 |
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06-10-2014, 10:25 PM | #4 |
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The current gen X6M has a "6-speed M Sports automatic transmission with paddle shifters"
It is the most impressive automatic tranny I've ever driven with, but it is not a DCT. And yeah, I agree, it's remarkable what this automatic can do! |
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06-10-2014, 10:41 PM | #5 |
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You say that like it's a bad thing. Only thing better than a DCT is the PDK, but GM just released an auto for the Z06 that's supposed to put it to shame. 8 speed is the way to go! Prob even get mid 20s on the hwy.
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06-11-2014, 09:17 AM | #7 |
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Feel kinf of dumb here, took me 3 years of owning my X6M to know is not a DCT, probably because is hard to know is not due to the superb behavior, Lol!
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