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Guess we can forgot about the DCT being offered in the 335i in the US, as it appears BMW is working on an 8 speed auto (ala Lexus) for the next 3 series. Supposedly they say it's 8% more efficient than the current 6 speed auto.
Should offer slightly better performance too, but at the cost of having too many gears IMHO.
6 seems to be enough, or if you REALLY need to pad the fuel efficiency for the upcoming regulations, make it a 7 speed with the 7th gear a super tall cruising gear only.
BTW, I like the looks of that rendering. The "smile" might be a bit much, and just need to be toned down a bit.
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