First Look At BMW’s New ‘M’ Dual Clutch Transmission
We were excited to see the release of BMW’s new M3 convertible – but we were even more excited to see the long awaited seven speed dual clutch gearbox that will be in every M3 vehicle that BMW makes.
The M DKG setup uses two clutches with 1st, 3rd, 5th and 7th (plus reverse) on one shaft and 2nd, 4th and 6th on the other. Both clutches are oil-cooled and, like the systems offered by other manufacturers, the dual-clutch setup offers both quicker shifts and better fuel economy.