bmwM3 submitted on 9/18/2008 Official AutoSpies Timestamp: 11:15:17 AMFirst Double-Clutch Transmission That Can Handle 9000 RPM
Available as a $2700 option on all M3 coupes, sedans, and convertibles, M DCT is the first double-clutch transmission that can handle engine speeds up to—thank you, BMW—a screaming 9000 rpm. M DCT adds about 45 pounds, according to BMW; our 3630-pound test car weighed in 30 pounds heavier than our last manual M3 coupe. Read More