The screaming v8 in the e909293 m3 was an aural drug for many. Austin yellow dct 2012 mb c63amg 2011 e92 m3 2010 e92 m3. A tuners guide to the e92 bmw m3 page 3 of 7 right. Im sure all things being equal the dct would still edge the manual despite the slight weight increase. Now is your chance to buy a v8 bmw m3 before prices go insane. E46 m3s will have higher miles on them compared to e92 m3 with the similar pricing. Its quite shocking how it drives in comparison to my manual m3 part 2 will be released tommorow. Top e90e92 m3 mods the s65powered e90e92 m3 was the last of the naturally aspirated m3s well ever see, but we can all be happy that bmw decided to go out on a high note before moving to turbocharged engines across the full model lineup. Updates you to the latest dct changes from bmw sport mode drivelogic memory is retained vehicle starts in drive instead of s launch control parameters are optimized and rpm is set to 3,500rpm more aggressive shifting in higher drivelogic modes. For this comparison, we will be looking at the e90e92 generation 3series.
Ive driven numerous manuals, but this was my first. Car enthusiasts often scoff at automatic transmissions and phrases such as uninvolving and boring frequently come to mind. Bmw m3 e36 vs e46 vs e92 vs f80 ultimate comparison. Bmw m4 manual and dct transmissions compared autoevolution. But new for the e92 generation was bmws dct gearbox, which is quick, sharp and smooth. The chart below shows e36 e46 e90 e91 e92 e93 e85 e86 e83 e82 e88 transmission gear ratios. The manual m2 is slower and likely less efficiency in daily driving. A naturally aspirated, front mounted, high reving v8, spinning the rear tires and pushing over 410 bhp is not something you will be able to buy in th. The dct in my e92 m3 was jerky in auto mode almost reminded me of an e46 m3 smg.
It was received with mixed feelings by the purists who were still crying for the original, 1986, e30 m3. The manual however is much less complex and will be less likely to have issues down the line. The manual on the e92 m3 is one of the better mt trannys that bmw has put on their m. Gearing the e9x m3 gearing depends on which transmissionclutch spec your car has 6mt or the dct. Part 1 of 3 watch as i drive a dual clutch m3 for the first time. E90 m3 sedan 4,318 manual versus 5,288 m dct e92 m3 coupe 14,766 manual versus 25,326 m dct e93 m3 convertible 3,511 manual versus 12,708 m dct r33ce92, jan 31, 2020. Phakisa clubfest 2009 e92 m3 dct vs manual both m3s are full road cars with no mods other than semi slick tyres. Dct in the e92 is amazing and i would never go back. Dct comes from bmws motorsports, where on the race track, every tenth of a second is critical for the win. The bmw e92 m3, one most iconic bmw m cars of the last 20 years and yet one of the cheapest to buy today. The e92 m3 trades low end torque for higher revs and the dct is way better than the mustang automatic if you arent considering a manual transmission.
Those that drove them were quick to come around true to the character of m3s past, its s65 motor was incredibly revvy, and weighed less than the beloved s54 i6 that it superseded. Weve had the luxury to own both the 6mt and 7speed dct versions and were surprised by our final preference. Bmws decision to put a v8 in the m3 sparked some controversy among diehard fans initially. The manual gearbox in the e92 m3 is one of the best if not the best ive. The m2s manual is an iteration on the m3 and m4s which itself was an iteration of the one found in the 1m. The m dct is a joy to use and even the most diehard manual gearbox fans have to accept its.
The e92 m3 is a more modern car and will be fine to use as a daily driver as is technically the e46 m3. There are so many ways to use the dct that you should enjoy playing for. The e46 arguably has the most small issues of the bunch, but is also a big jump up in moving pieces over the e36. E30 vs e36 vs e46 vs e92 vs f80 i was manual for the first 20 years of driving, would never have even considered an auto before the e92. But, can you modify the 335i, and make it better than an m3. The e92 m3 has more rear leg room than the mustang if you ever carry passengers in the back and is overall a much nicer more comfortable car. Todays video is all about the e909293 bmw m3, and the transmissions that are offered.
Dct dual clutch transmission performance software for. This is how bmw tested and built its masterpiece e92 m3 v8. E30 e36 e46 e90 e92 e93 m3 discussions hey guys, 1994 325is manual with m50b25 built 0294, so ews1 and red label dme. The biggest cost after buying a new car is the depreciation and the biggest cost you face buying a 8,300 4. Then had it in the f80, and the next e92 had to have dct as a result. The e92 m3 is also the first m3 that doesnt penalise the driver for not sticking with the standard manual transmission. M3 e93 dct, space grey,bc hb29 forged deep concave. The e92 m3 was launched in 2007 with a sixspeed manual and an 8cylinder engine. The manual gearbox in the e92 m3 is one of the best if not the best ive driven. I may not have made myself clear, if youre talking about the june roundel story on the z4. I miss the satisfaction of using a sporting manual and think the household combo of manual boxster and dct m3 sounds great.
Heres my thoughts on which transmission to buy for the bmw e92 m3 the super fast dct dual clutch or the 6speed manual. Bmw e92 m3 dct shifter the idea behind the innovative dct was to give m3 owners the ability to drive in an automatic mode, with upshift and downshift settings predetermined in the transmission software, or allow the driver to shift gears as they choose. Well, sam, the owner of the manual m4, found the dct a lot smoother and faster, with an impressive bang on the upshifts. Sorry mate, i was a manual snob and turned my nose up at dct. The dct has slightly shorter ratios being a 7 speed vs 6 in the manual. For most bmw enthusiasts, the m3 is just slightly out of reach, so they begin to think about just settling for the 335i. It wasnt as enjoyable as an m3 with the dual clutch. Stick shift is the way to go if you are looking for fun.
Bmws sevenspeed, doubleclutch automated manual transmission is now available in the m3. To the extent i refused to buy a csl purely down the gearbox, even though everything else about it. Introduced in 2007, the e92 m3 was meant to the replace the exceptional e46 m3. Bmw e92 m3 pov hard driving dct with cherry bomb exhaust as with most pov videos, listening with headphones is best. Bmw m3 dct vs manual read free bmw m3 e92 manual vs dct from april 2008, bmw. There was a video on youtube which showed exactly what you said about the 5 being faster or just as fast up to legal limits. The e36 suffers from the same subframe problems as the e46, but since the e46 is a heavier car its more prevalent in the e46. A manual transmission isnt always the right option jalopnik.
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