The next BMW M3 and BMW M4 will be able to mount a manual gearbox

As technology has evolved, automatic gearboxes They have polished their problems. Until the emergence of the first double clutch transmissions, the torque converter transmissions did not get their act together. In fact, even those of continuous variator have improved their performance. In this way, we have as a result, that the public every day that passes is more convinced of its benefits.

However, there are models where as much as the brands want, we do not understand why they mount them. The Sports, or high performance vehicles, are a clear example and among them, are the previous BMW M3 and the current BMW M4. It is true that they could also be configured with manual versions, but their future lies in not including more transmissions of this type.

For now there will be a manual gearbox, but it won't always be like that

However, as announced by the head of BMW development, Klaus Frohlich, the advance of the automatic transmissions is unstoppable. In fact, the German firm will not develop more manual gearboxes, as its costs are skyrocketing. The reason for this decision is simple: current automatic transmissions are more fast, smart y efficient than the manual ones.

In this way, it has confirmed that the next generation of BMW M3 y BMW M4 will have such a transmission. However, he has added that customers who wish to do so will be able to configure them with a cutoff manual. With this nod to the purists, they ensure that sales of the next M3 and M4 will remain, at least, as they have been up to now.

However, he has assured that this possibility will not last forever, since developing new manual gearboxes is viable. However, those responsible for BMW they want the M3 y M4 be the best in the segment. For this reason, they will maintain the configuration of a 6-cylinder gasoline engine in line and a manual transmission. A whole declaration of intentions that their direct rivals have to study very thoroughly.

Source – BMW