The 7speed mdct transmission accelerates the car from 0 to 100 kmh 62 mph in 4. M4 dct, would have had a manual if i could have found one at the time with the options i wanted in the right colour and similar miles. G80 m3 and g82 m4 explained, episode 10 login register. The weight of the european specification m4 equipped with a manual transmission is 1,572 kg 3,466 lb and with the mdct dualclutch transmission, the car is some 40 kg 88 lb heavier, losing some 80 kg 176 lb as compared to the e92 m3. Jan 14, 2021 this is where bmw tries to look at the bigger picture by using the previousgen f82 bmw m4 in competition trim fitted with the dct, which empty but with a full tank weighs 1,640 kilos 3,616 pounds. May 09, 2014 n397 and i and the m4 coupe with the manual the lightest of the bunch at 3,300 pounds versus an m3 mdct at a quoted 3,439 became fast friends. Goodbye, dualclutch transmission were gonna miss you. Jan, 2021 the quiet phasingout of the dct began with the 2018modelyear debut of the f90generation m5, bmw blog notes, with the new toothy g80 m3 and g82 m4 being the latest to swap the dct for zfs. All m cars could soon be automatic only bimmerfile.
Driveshaft, going to adjust existing one to correct length used e92m3 flange on e46 fronthalf automatic driveshaft 5. The asymmetric, threedimensional design of the rubber sections gives the footwell a truly dynamic feel. Jul 09, 2015 declining sales of the manual gearbox on the m3 m4 could be the final death blow. Bmw video shows the lightest new m4 is still heavier than. The dct is the heavier option as you probably guessed already and costs more. This dual nature of the dct transmission from bmw is a huge part of what makes it so appealing.
My first f80 was a dct, great car great gearbox, after 22k and 10 months i sold it and speccd a new f80 manual, 26 months and 45k miles later i still have the manual, longest ive ever kept a car ever. Oct 10, 2014 the dct automatic is definitely easier to commute with daytoday, but we wouldnt spend three grand on it. But after being in both an f82 m3 dct and the manual m4 the dct is quicker. In dct form, the m3 is pretty fantastic the manual m4 continues the excellent braking, crisp handling, and downright speed of its sedan brother. Bmw m4 manual and dct transmissions compared autoevolution. May 09, 2016 one thing is certain, regardless of opinion or perspective, the transmission in the new f80 m3m4 shifts fast, much faster than what can be repeatedly performed on the existing manual, and when set on automatic mode can be driven by anyone. And we ve seen this issue previously with the 5i335i bmw performance engine kit. Bmw officially introduced the m4 concept on august 16, 20. On september 25 20, bmw released technical specifications of this model. Its obvious that a dct will shave off a few tenths of a second on any spirited 060 run. In other words its about perfect with excellent weighting, precision and feel. The design is often similar to two separate manual transmissions with their respective clutches contained within one housing, and working as one unit. I had a manual e92 m3 and it wasnt the greatest gearbox to use and that v8 engine does suit the dct far better, however i believe the manual gearbox in the m4 is much improved over the manual in. Jun, 2014 until now, manual transmission versions of the 2015 bmw m3 and m4 have eluded our collective left foot.
Aimed at helping the latest m4 reach 100kmh from a standstill in 3. A new manual bmw m4 is half a human heavier than the old m4. Bmw video shows the lightest new m4 is still heavier than the. A dualclutch transmission dct sometimes referred to as a twinclutch transmission is a type of multispeed vehicle transmission system, that uses two separate clutches for odd and even gear sets. In our opinion the manual transmission isnt about numbers. If youre trying to get an under powered car up a hill or for merging into traffic, the cvt wins. Bmw m boss says highpowered automatics will even kill. Apr 23, 2017 the e83 m3 convertible had about a 50% manual take rate. Mar 21, 2021 this is not to say that i havent been wrong before, however. Drove the m4 dct and imho it took me further away from the experience and preferred the drive home in my old manual.
Jan 20, 2019 the dct is faster, easy to drive, quieter on highways thanks to its extra gear and more efficient. When equipped with mdct, the m4 will deliver a 060mph time of about 4 seconds flat, according to bmw. The bmw m performance stainless steel pedal covers match the new design of the m footrest make a striking addition to the footwell. Sixspeed manual sevenspeed dual clutch fuel economy. Dec 03, 2015 download 2014 ctx700 dct abs specifications. The pronounced rubber profiles of the brake and clutch pedals offer good grip and protect against slipping. Both cars and both gearboxes are great and it just comes down to personal preference.
Ultimately, in the battle of the dct vs manual gearboxes, for outright performance, the dct gearbox is the undisputed winner. Feb 04, 2014 i have driven a few dct e92 m3s and a few manual ones. Now, a lot of that shifttime advantage has disappeared as automatics get better and smarter. Rather than doing an applestoapples comparison by choosing similarly specced m4s, the bavarians chose an f82 m4 dct and a manual g82 m4, and yet the latter still ended up heavier. The 7speed mdct transmission will accelerate the car from 060 mph 97 kmh in 3. While the manual gearbox is more fun and slightly cheaper. At our test track, an m4 coupe with the manual transmission sprinted to 60 in 4. For driving fun and enjoyment the manual gearbox wins. F82 m4 manual thoughts please page 1 m power pistonheads uk. Its a very unpopular opinion among car enthusiasts, that a dct could be better than a manual in a sports car. Jul 09, 2015 despite the manual control and rapid shift times of a dct, the manual gearbox is still the more fun and most engaging to drive. As for nick, as we expected, he was delighted about how engaging the manual. The new manual m4 is heavier, and we blame that ungodly.
I get quite a few comments week from hardcore car friends who lament my predilection for dct transmissions over manual transmissions. Its not about speed and its not about catering to a market. The dct takes some getting used to since its not an automatic in the traditional sense. May 28, 2018 an m4 with the competition pack will run to 60 miles per hour in 3. Bmw is dropping dualclutch transmissions for 8speed. The bmw m dualclutch transmission dct with drivelogic boosts performance and provides the ultimate driving experience. This is not to say that i havent been wrong before, however. The 6speed manual transmission will do 060 mph 97 kmh in 4. The right answer for you depends on how and where you drive.
Dual clutch transmissions are taking over the world, they are great but are we missing out on the joy of the manual transmission. Bmw has detailed the fattrimming measures used for the new m4 and released an. Im sure all things being equal the dct would still edge the manual. Aug, 2015 the sixspeed manual transmission is also capable of revmatched downshifts. Mar 14, 2016 the manual is an iteration on the m3 and m4 s which itself was an iteration of the one found in the 1m. Sep 14, 2014 nothing beats stirring up the manual on the right road, dct just isnt the same. However, its a brilliant piece of engineering and allows you not. We were beginning to think bmw was going to delay the release of the manual or possibly pull. A new manual bmw m4 is half a human heavier than the old m4 dct. Bmw m4 dct explained a dct transmission tutorialhow do you drive the bmw m4 dct. The design is often similar to two separate manual transmissions with their respective clutches contained within one housing, and working as one. Jan 12, 2021 rather than doing an applestoapples comparison by choosing similarly specced m4s, the bavarians chose an f82 m4 dct and a manual g82 m4, and yet the latter still ended up heavier.
Driven dsg vs manual golf gtis etc etc and yes i agree they are impressive gearboxes and most certainly faster than manual, i just dont get the same buzz pulling a wee paddle as i do shifting through a manual box. Aug, 2015 well, sam, the owner of the manual m4, found the dct a lot smoother and faster, with an impressive bang on the upshifts. After the pittsburgh vintage grand prix in 2014, i wrote a piece that was picked up by another automotive outlet about how the thennew f82 m4 felt like it was built around the dct, and would feel strange with a manual. That has fallen off a cliff in the new m4 drop top with under 10% opting for the no cost manual.
White with red leather and some extra carbon bits might. Bmw secrets revealed some of my favorite must have products affiliate links below. Nov 27, 2017 its a very unpopular opinion among car enthusiasts, that a dct could be better than a manual in a sports car. Bmw m performance stainless steel pedal set manual dct. History of the 7speed m double clutch transmission dct dct comes from bmws motorsports, where on the race track, every tenth of a second is critical for the win. If however your using your m3 more on the daily drive dct is a better option. The rev matching is an excellent addition to the recipe bmw please take my money and put this on my 1m that allows you more focus on gear changes and. Jan 01, 2019 i have owned both f80 dct and f80 6mt. The sixspeed manual transmission is also capable of revmatched downshifts. Our understanding is that the manual 6 speed z4 specifically the clutch can t handle the torque that comes with the engine upgrade in the car. Dual clutch transmission gear shifter 617848611 bmw m3 m4 f80 f82 f83 2019 fits.
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