Future for manual BMW M cars 'not bright'
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M cars could become automatic only and are unlikely to get more than 600bhp.
BMW M boss Frank van Meel says competition between the DCT dual-clutch and automatic gearboxes is good for the brand and both Άboxes have a future.
However, manual gearboxes could become a thing of the past for M cars because of declining sales figures.
Van Meel said: “From a technical standpoint, the future doesnΆt look bright for manual gearboxes. The DCT and auto Άboxes are faster and they have better fuel consumption.
"ItΆs difficult to say weΆll stick to the manual, but we still have a big fan community for manuals and we are not going to take away something the customer wants to have.”
Van Meel also said 600bhp is the current limit of an M carΆs capability. “For now, 600bhp is the most you can get in an M car,” he said.
“WeΆre at the limit. If you go on adding more horsepower and torque, itΆd probably be over the limits.”
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