7-speed DKG Transmission for 335i Coupe and Convertible

[siko]

BMW 335i Coupe & Cabriolet Get M3’s 7-Speed Double-Clutch Gearbox

Parallel to the market launch of the facelifted 3 Series sedan and touring models, BMW announced the availability of its new 7-speed semi-automatic gearbox with double-clutch for the 335i Coupe and 335i Convertible models. Named DKG, the new double-clutch transmission was introduced for the first time on the M3 Sedan. It offers the driver the choice of controlling the gearbox changes through a shift lever on the centere console or via paddles on the steering wheel.

Equipped with this gearbox, the 335i Coupe with the 306Hp twin-turbocharged 3.0-liter straight six completes the sprint from 0 to 100 km/h (62mph) in 5.4 sec or 0.1 sec faster than the model fitted with the 6-speed manual transmission and 0.3 seconds faster than the 335i Coupe with the previously available 6-speed automatic. -Continued

Furthermore, the double-clutch gearbox helps drop consumption in both the 335i Coupe and Cabriolet by up to 5% compared to the equivalent models with 6-speed manual or automatic transmissions. In particular, the 335i Coupe & Convertible models with the DKG achieve an average fuel consumption in the combined EU test cycle of 8.8lt /100km (26.7 mpg) and 9.1lt/100km (25.9 mpg) respectively.

[Source: CarScoop]

 

[PC Valkyrie]

Not a surprise at all. However, I wonder whether it will be a "dumbed down"/"not as slick" version of the one in the M3 (like it was with SMG on the E46 3 series).

 

[Merc1]

Perfect gearbox for the 335i Coupe and particularly Convertible.

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[siko]

Not a surprise at all. However, I wonder whether it will be a "dumbed down"/"not as slick" version of the one in the M3 (like it was with SMG on the E46 3 series).

Probably a few less driving modes.

 

[Zafiro]

Not a surprise at all. However, I wonder whether it will be a "dumbed down"/"not as slick" version of the one in the M3 (like it was with SMG on the E46 3 series).

there will be differences thats for sure. M3 need something different from the 335i's.

 

[EnI]

Not a surprise at all. However, I wonder whether it will be a "dumbed down"/"not as slick" version of the one in the M3 (like it was with SMG on the E46 3 series).

Instead of several shifting modes "civilian" DCT in 335i will have only 2 modes: normal (more comfortable), and sport (more dynamic).

But I have no idea to which M3 shifting mode the ones in 335i will be similar, or even identical.

Btw, DCT performs slick shifting per se - that's all the point of DCT.

 

[Centurion]

Good. Two modes are more than enough, no need to complicate it with more modes than necessary.

 

[Tarek]

^ Definitely agree,i see absolutely no use in the so many modes of M3's one

 

[Nikos120i]

Instead of several shifting modes "civilian" DCT in 335i will have only 2 modes: normal (more comfortable), and sport (more dynamic).

But I have no idea to which M3 shifting mode the ones in 335i will be similar, or even identical.

Btw, DCT performs slick shifting per se - that's all the point of DCT.

Will this gearbox be available for the 135i as well? Any other models from the BMW range?

Thx!

 

[klier]

^^^ Oh yes. I am waiting for the 135tii (or whatever they'll call that)...326 hp and DKG for sure

 

[Mr Robert]

Really good looking!