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Originally Posted by FastLaneJB
Think it will be more the DCT doesn't work with 4 wheel drive. Otherwise I imagine the X5M and X6M would have used the DCT as well.
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And I suppose and Audi and Lamborghini are have figured it how to make a DCT work with AWD and BMW can't?
It won't matter what reason BMW gives, the facts are that DCT's can handle the torque, DCT's can be used with AWD drivetrains, and DCT's can be fuel efficient if given enough gears. The truth is that by using a ZF Auto in the next M5 and probably M8 (since there will be no next M6), they will save a lot of money because the rest of their entire lineup uses the ZF Auto transmission. All they need to do for the M5/M8 is beef up the clutches and re-tune it for high torque applications such as in the next M cars. It's nothing but a money saving exercise for them. Gone are the days of having bespoke components for M cars. Thank God there's still Porsche with their beautiful PDK's.