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Originally Posted by BMWModel3
Since when was a torque converter automatic a proper M transmission  |
Since the ZF 8 speed started kicking serious ass... the gear shift times are insignificantly slower than a DCT, it can take a shit ton more torque (particularly important for AWD drivetrains) and its behaviour can be drastically adapted with software mapping.
But again, this isn't an argument unique to X3/X4Ms.. the new M5 also has a ZF torque converter...