According to the recent report, 2014 BMW M4 will be offered exclusively with an automatic double clutch gearbox.
This news, to be honest, surprised us a little, although the Bavarian automaker gradually departs from the use of mechanical gearboxes in high -performance models.
Earlier, several BMW engineers stated that a double clutch machine provides higher productivity and improved fuel economy.
The BMW management wanted to abandon the six -speed manual in the M5 and M6, but still led to the requirements of American fans who wanted to “mechanics”. The Americans, by the way, also prefer to buy minimums Kerher.
At the same time, Albert Birman, one of the BMW M top managers, said: “It is now obvious that our line of cars was the last time received a manual box. We simply cannot justify its use anymore “.