BMW M5 F10: confermato ufficialmente il cambio manuale

Al Salone di Detroit la BMW nordamerica ha confermato ufficialmente che nella versione 2013 della M5 F10 sarà disponibile un cambio manuale a 6 rapporti come opzione gratuita. Come vi avevamo anticipato alcuni mesi fa negli spyes, tale opzione sarà disponibile solo per il mercato nordamericano.

Di seguito la cartella stampa ufficiale BMW:

BMW Confirms 6-Speed Manual Transmission for the 2013 M5.

Detroit, MI –

On the occasion of the North American International Auto Show, BMW confirmed today that it will offer a 6-speed manual transmission on the North American version of the upcoming 2013 BMW M5. The 6-speed manual will be available from the start of production this summer and will be offered as a no-cost alternative to the standard 7-speed M-Double Clutch Transmission (M-DCT). The manual gearbox was a popular choice for U.S. customers of the previous generation M5 and continues to be a unique offer in the segment.

Though the 6-speed gearbox has one less gear than the M-DCT transmission, the ratios have been optimized for acceleration, flexibility and fuel economy. Final drive ratio and special M differential are maintained. The new transmission is mated to a short throw shift linkage topped with a black leather backlit shift knob.

The 2013 M5 will arrive at US BMW Centers in late summer 2012. Pricing, options and specifications will be released closer to the on-sale date.