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      02-13-2011, 10:44 AM   #530
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Originally Posted by gbridger View Post
Actually the transmission is the same from the 135i. I can't remember where we said it was new but it's not. Sorry for any confusion.
Gabe, it's a new development for the 1M. See quotes below.

Transfer of propulsion power from the M TwinPower Turbo engine in the BMW 1 Series M Coupe is taken care of by a 6-speed manual transmission. This newly developed transmission features dry sump lubrication and is operated by means of a very short M gearshift lever. With its precise control and short shifts, the obligatory manual transmission perfectly underscores the purist, sporty character of the BMW 1 Series M Coupe.

The compact six-speed transmission with dry sump lubrication is a new development and has a weight of just 43 kg – much lighter than similar gearboxes.

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