Thread: Reconfirmed: No More Manuals on Future BMW M5 and M6
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      04-06-2016, 01:06 AM   #72
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Originally Posted by JNoSol View Post
The next gen M5/M6 will have AWD only. Have you ever tried to launch a high power AWD with a manual? It's almost impossible to launch an AWD with a manual consistently, it requires high rev and riding the clutch. Even GTRs (AWD sport car) don't offer a manual, why should a luxurious AWD M5 offer it?

I drove manual for over 15yrs. A DCT is still faster, no matter how well you drive a manual.

High power AWD and Manual don't mix.
That's not the best argument for eliminating manuals. Lol. Launching issues? Really?
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