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10-14-2008, 10:04 AM | #1 |
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New Z4 track photos and interior shots shows DCT! (10/14/08)
Make sure to see additional pics on page 3!
It's getting close to the LA Autoshow debut!! BMW has dropped some camouflage from its Z4, giving us our best look yet at the new lines for BMW's revised roadster. We also managed to get some new interior shots, showing some retina-searing red leather and it's revised dashboard layout. |
10-14-2008, 11:08 AM | #5 |
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That IS the DCT and will debut for US models the transmission. The marketing folks made that call.
Also worth noting is the electronic parking brake... and adjustable suspension settings (left of tranny).
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10-14-2008, 11:50 AM | #6 |
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Sorry guys, you may or may not be correct. That is the same setup in the 335i and the 535/550i sport transmission, which on those cars is a ZF planetary system. Not a DCT, but still a VERY FAST shifting auto with a torque converter capable of full lock up. Shift times sit around 100 milliseconds compared to 80 found in SMG II/III.
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10-14-2008, 01:21 PM | #11 |
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They wanted to add interior space, ie storage and clean up the lines of the middle console. I agree this is going to be interesting though....
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10-14-2008, 01:49 PM | #12 |
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I like the dash. That's definitely coral too.
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10-14-2008, 02:16 PM | #15 |
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looks great - the transmission is key. im gonna get this car.
however my 335 changing of gears with the paddles sucks without SMG SMG is a click for gears, on the other hand the one i have currently, feels like a sedan to be honest with autoshifts each time your redline it in manual. not precise by any means |
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Sources have stated this for about 5 months now. I am not getting into a pissing contest here just trying to explain something in a fact based manner which some people appreciate... Note this picture of the Z with the normal auto. This is the E60 E-Shifter, different shape than the DCT seen in the previous post.
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10-14-2008, 05:28 PM | #22 |
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i dunno a DCT or not but i think that car is going to look great, the taillights are kinda looking like 6th series if you ask me but camo can be hiding it very well !!
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