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Old 03-11-2005, 03:21 AM   #61
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saw a post by bmw representatives on m5boad.com
saying there will be 6 speed
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Old 03-11-2005, 09:32 AM   #62
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hmm...this is an interesting turn of events. It surprises me that Getrag didn't have a transmission capable of handling the M5's power already but i guess they have to tweak the gear ratios a little bit now that there is only 6 gears. They'll probably raise 6 to compensate.

I hope the majority of M5 buyers will opt for the 7 speed SMG though. I'm not so sure i want to pull that transmission out when someone smokes the clutch after dumping it from 5 grand (oh c'mon, you know SOMEONE will) But then again, it's a good excuse to run the engine with open headers...
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