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      12-12-2019, 04:23 PM   #1
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Super engine and trans combo!

Ive got 2 older BMWs and Im coming from a GLK 3.5 V6 to this car and I cannot believe the power and smoothness from this engine and ZF 8 speed autobox combination. Kudos to BMW- this thing moves 2 tons of x3 like the best V8s of my youth.Well done!
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      12-12-2019, 07:41 PM   #2
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Agreed! The B58 and ZF8 is a fantastic combo.
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      12-12-2019, 08:33 PM   #3
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Agreed. The ZF transmission in particular is excellent.
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      12-13-2019, 12:51 AM   #4
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Agreed. The ZF 8-speed is shockingly good. I came from a 2015 Audi S3 with the dual-clutch transmission (with aftermarket software) and the M40i shifts both faster and smoother.
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As well as the X3 M40i for family duties, i recently had a pair of M240i's for work. Same engine, same gearbox, even better noise.

Now my work vehicles have been replaced and we're running a pair of M2 Competitions instead of the M240i's. They're powered by the S55 and geared by the 7 speed DCT 'box. Sadly the engine doesn't sound as good and is much less economical, and the gearbox (whilst it's the best version of BMW's DCT so far) just isn't a patch on the ZF8 in 99% of driving.

Long live the B58 & ZF8 combo.
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      12-13-2019, 08:27 AM   #6
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Well Alfa Guilia Quadrifoglio, Aston /dbs, and Rolls Royce Phantom all use it so there u go... Not feeling need for DCT in non track vehicle.
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