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Re: bmw-digest V5 #175

owner-bmw-digest@domain.elided wrote:

> Subject: Re: Future BMWs : M3 and Z3 evol.
> 
> From: Peter Zangl                     ZNGL
> 
> Subj: Re: Future BMWs : M3 and Z3 evol.
> 
> Jonathan Forbes <jforbes@domain.elided> wrote:
> >>- - NEW sequential 6-speed gearbox for 97' Euro M3. You can use it in two
> >>  modes : auto (like others auto. cars) or Sport mode. In that case, you
> >>  only have to push (shift down) or pull (shift up) the lever, and THAT'S
> >>  IT. And you can do it while your accelerator pedal is still 'full open'.
> >>  It has some refinements like :
> >>  - automaticly shift to 1st gear when you stop
> >>  - you can shift from 5 to 2 for instance, if you do 3 impulses
> >>  - automatic double-declutching when you shift down


Is this sequential 6-speed gearbox only available on European models or
will it see daylight in the U.S.?