[ynguldyn]

Note the deletion of manual transmission from a whole range of current models:

https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/globa...or-summer-2018

[SCOTT26]

Originally Posted by ynguldyn

Note the deletion of manual transmission from a whole range of current models:

https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/globa...or-summer-2018

Yes. Manual sales are in decline with no sign of stopping.

[StuOne19]

i'm a bit curious about the G01 xDrive30e. any more details besides that it will likely use the de-tuned B48 and an electric motor, similar to the 330e? what are the odds that it gets scratched for an all-electric like the iX3 that was revealed?

[Dog Face Pony Soldier]

Originally Posted by ynguldyn

Note the deletion of manual transmission from a whole range of current models:

https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/globa...or-summer-2018

Wireless charging seems like a must have.

So I guess stating that an 8-speed Steptronic transmission is standard implies no manual is available?

[JayPichardo]

Lots of model will get USB Type C for MY19

[Teutonic]

Originally Posted by SCOTT26

Yes. Manual sales are in decline with no sign of stopping.

Will the new M3/ M4 offer a similar M5 xDrive?

[vladberca]

Originally Posted by Tracus

Will the new M3/ M4 offer a similar M5 xDrive?

My bet is a big NO for the upcoming generation.
For the first time an X3 and X4 M will be available. Who really needs an M3 x-drive?
Why an M340i will not be enough?

[dmboone25]

Originally Posted by vladberca

My bet is a big NO for the upcoming generation.
For the first time an X3 and X4 M will be available. Who really needs an M3 x-drive?
Why an M340i will not be enough?

I am betting we will see it with the G series M3/4.

Hybrid should follow.

[lemetier]

Originally Posted by dmboone25

I am betting we will see it with the G series M3/4.

Hybrid should follow.

One of these is not like the other

[kern417]

Originally Posted by lemetier

One of these is not like the other

No axle bolt up front?

[lemetier]

Originally Posted by kern417

No axle bolt up front?

Indeed. Like the F90 M5, multiple drivetrain configurations are under evaluation.

[Johndong888]

Originally Posted by N & M

This is drives a wedge through the very being of the M5 as multi role vehicle and one that needs to have comfort as a basic reason of existence as much as performance.

This car should be offered with magneto dampers which offer better response and comfort performance in my opinion.

+1 have mag in the new r8, it is AMAZINGGG

[ynguldyn]

Originally Posted by lemetier

Indeed. Like the F90 M5, multiple drivetrain configurations are under evaluation.

This could be more than just evaluation: both RWD and AWD M3/M4 could be sold alongside each other.

Something like:

- Regular M3/M4 AWD
- M3/M4 Comp RWD
- M3/M4 Comp AWD

But this is all very early, I'm not even going to put this up in the top post.

[lemetier]

Originally Posted by ynguldyn

This could be more than just evaluation: both RWD and AWD M3/M4 could be sold alongside each other.

Something like:

- Regular M3/M4 AWD
- M3/M4 Comp RWD
- M3/M4 Comp AWD

But this is all very early, I'm not even going to put this up in the top post.

Yes still too early for sure. It was rather late into the F90 program before it was frozen. The central intelligence unit changed everything and it was a no-brainer.

Been meaning to ask, what was meant by an earlier comment on the G11 returning to NA?

[BimmerMat135]

Originally Posted by ynguldyn

This could be more than just evaluation: both RWD and AWD M3/M4 could be sold alongside each other.

Something like:

- Regular M3/M4 AWD
- M3/M4 Comp RWD
- M3/M4 Comp AWD

But this is all very early, I'm not even going to put this up in the top post.

What are you hearing about the manual transmission option in the next generation M3?

[ynguldyn]

Originally Posted by lemetier

Been meaning to ask, what was meant by an earlier comment on the G11 returning to NA?

Only that there's a handful of US-spec SWB 750ix LCI running around. I have no idea what their purpose is tbh.

[ynguldyn]

Originally Posted by BimmerMat135

What are you hearing about the manual transmission option in the next generation M3?

Too soon to tell. Ask me again in the fall.

[lemetier]

Originally Posted by ynguldyn

Only that there's a handful of US-spec SWB 750ix LCI running around. I have no idea what their purpose is tbh.

Canada cars.

[mkoesel]

ynguldyn official G05 tech specs here:

https://g05.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh....php?t=1503179

Say the B58 is B58B30M1 and the N63 is N63B44M3. So does that mean these are the first of the new TUs? I notice someone even added the latter to the N63 Wikipedia page, specifically mentioning N63TU3.

[ynguldyn]

Originally Posted by mkoesel

ynguldyn official G05 tech specs here:

https://g05.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh....php?t=1503179

Say the B58 is B58B30M1 and the N63 is N63B44M3. So does that mean these are the first of the new TUs?

Yeah, just like I said they would be. M50i will be N63B44O3.

I notice someone even added the latter to the N63 Wikipedia page, specifically mentioning N63TU3.

Me, being bored and able to use an official document as a reference.

I would probably put all of my confirmed info there if not for the sourcing standards (of course, I could wait for other, more "reputable" sites to pick up what's posted here and use them as references, but that would be cheating).

[10"]

wake me up with BMW brings out a 0-series coupe with a manual transmission, RWD, and hydraulic steering for under $40k. oh wait.....that won't happen.

[ynguldyn]

Originally Posted by 10"

wake me up with BMW brings out a 0-series coupe with a manual transmission, RWD, and hydraulic steering for under $40k. oh wait.....that won't happen.

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