BMW E60 M5 manual gearbox ???

Originally Posted by ZfrkS62 i think that may have been mis-interpreted slightly. i think they may be reffering to the fact that it is a 7 speed automated manual transmission. Although the gears are shifted by the SMG control unit, it is still a traditional manual gearbox. Synchros, countershaft and all

Good catch. It would be nice for them to offer a regular tranny.

But I am afraid that you might be right.