One of the most oft asked question regarding the upcoming F10 M5 production car is whether it will come with a manual transmission option. BMW has already announced that the F10 M5 will have a 7-speed DCT transmission, but has been mum on confirming whether or not a 6-speed manual would be made available.
With these photos, it now appears that indeed there will likely be a manual transmission option. Manual purists rejoice! It's certainly odd seeing a stick shift next to an electronic e-brake, but we'll take manual option regardless. A manual transmission would be mated to the F10 M5's turbo 4.4L V8 with northwards of potentially more than 560hp. It's not yet confirmed which markets will receive a manual transmission.
Why is the gear pattern covered? Likely to hide the car's identity as an M car. Unless... it's to hide a 7-gear manual shift pattern? Time will soon tell.
Full specs and tech details of the production F10 M5 will be revealed in just about a week's time - first in an online release early next week, followed by the world public debut at the M Festival at the Nurburgring -- on the night of Thursday, June 23rd (German time). So stay tuned!
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