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      11-12-2012, 07:30 PM   #24
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Originally Posted by Diver View Post
I recall reading around here that BMW was working on a new design for an automated manual transmission that could be built as either an automatic or a manual. The objective is to have more than 6 ratios in this fuel efficiency focused world. I don't see how having to punch a clutch pedal at every shift helps anything. It can only lead to driver error. Perhaps this new design transmission will offer a sufficient level of involvement and control with faster and consistent shifts. Most high end cars now come equipped with some kind of a paddle shift transmission. To me, the manual seems like clinging to the past.
For anyone interested in reading about this 7 speed manual that Diver is referring to, here is the original article:

http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=701345

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