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Originally Posted by seis-speed
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Originally Posted by 335isam
I'm just so confused... Didn't someone confirm the M3 sDrive "Pure" version was supposed to come with a 6spd. So does this mean this is the last generation for M2/M3/M4 to come in a 6spd manual????
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Every report on The G80 states there will be a manual option in RWD form....of some sort that will be lighter and more pure.
The Original Post in this thread was about the 8speed on the Xdrive platform, but ended with this same idea, but worded slightly different.
Nothing to this point indicates there will be no manual option.
"There could, however, be a rear-drive, manual-gearbox light at the end of the tunnel. In the past, M's CS models have been the most powerful, quick and focused offerings, but there is a suggestion that a new M3 CS could focus less on performance and more on a purer driving experience. This would be achieved by offering a rear-drive, manual model, whose turbocharged six would produce less torque (and subsequently power, too) to preserve the gearbox's internals, but would also shun some of the complex – and heavy – technology that burdens modern performance cars. It sounds like an M3 evo would build. Hopefully BMW will, too.ted there will also be a RWD model that is for purists." |
I would add a lot of the "information" is driven by speculation that gets assumed as fact. The only hard information from our resident insider says they are testing manual and automatic, xdrive and rwd versions. Although it seems plausible the manual is restricted to the pure rwd version due to other commentary around cost and torque ratings. There still could be a manual competition xdrive version (or other combinations) in the works. Admittedly it would be a bit of a surprise but those who have already slammed the door shut might want to take a deep breath and wait.