why 8-speed auto instead DCT ? DCT reliability issues ?

pikcachu · 11-13-2011, 01:03 AM

Did BMW find a issue with the reliability of the DCT transmission and quietly switched to 8 speed auto for the latest models....????

Notice that the 3er and the 1er hatch don't offer this anymore

Fanis · 11-13-2011, 06:00 AM

The DCT is reserved for the sportiest models, i.e. the M cars and the 335i / 135i, Z4 35i etc. All the other models get the proper auto box (i.e. with Torque Converter), which now is an 8speed one.

SCOTT26 · 11-13-2011, 04:37 PM

The 8-Speed Automatic Transmission makes the car more efficient than a DCT Transmission. DCT will come to the 1er and the 3er. But not every model or engine option.

pikcachu · 11-13-2011, 05:11 PM

i guess the 335i modern or luxury won't have it then....

maybe the 335i sport....

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Fanis Lieutenant 34 Rep 485 Posts Drives: 116i (F20) Auto Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Athens, Greece iTrader: (0) Garage List 2011 BMW 116i (F20) [5.00]	The DCT is reserved for the sportiest models, i.e. the M cars and the 335i / 135i, Z4 35i etc. All the other models get the proper auto box (i.e. with Torque Converter), which now is an 8speed one. __________________ 2011- : BMW 116i (F20) 2009-11: BMW Z4 2.5si (E85) 2007-09: Mini Cooper S (R56) 2005-07: BMW 325ti (E46) 2004-05: BMW 318i (E36) Last edited by Fanis; 12-08-2011 at 04:01 AM.
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SCOTT26 Major General 2954 Rep 5,140 Posts Drives: Frozen Dark Red First Edition Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: WORLDWIDE iTrader: (0)	The 8-Speed Automatic Transmission makes the car more efficient than a DCT Transmission. DCT will come to the 1er and the 3er. But not every model or engine option. __________________ Step 1.
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pikcachu Brigadier General 849 Rep 4,546 Posts Drives: M235i (F22 Red angel) Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: undisclosed iTrader: (0)	i guess the 335i modern or luxury won't have it then.... maybe the 335i sport....
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