Exclusive: BMW F01 7 Series Gets 8 Speed

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8 speed auto. not sure what to think with that one. like to see one with manuel.

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Brett Apr 14th, 2008 Link

The Lexus ISF also has the 8-speed Auto..

Way to go BMW!! ALWAYS one-uping the the one-uper!

Michael Apr 14th, 2008 Link

Brett- the ISF does indeed have an 8 speed but is a derivative of the Aisan unit found in the LS, it is not a new transmission. It is larger than a 6 speed. Unlike the Aisan unit the BMW will not have an issue with “hunting” for gears, this is due in part to the new system of gear changes.

Noticias y revisiones de carros » Blog Archive » Cambio de 8 velocidades para el nuevo Serie 7 Apr 14th, 2008 Link

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HA-MA Apr 14th, 2008 Link

<The gear selector will also return to the console from its previous stalk location; a well welcomed change for many.

I don’t think so…this change is back to evo!
Why cannot use this simple device?

HA-MA Apr 14th, 2008 Link

Sorry, EVO←×　DEVO←○

this change is back to Devo!

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Brett Apr 14th, 2008 Link

Thank you for that bit of information Michael. I wasn’t sure what tranny Lexus was using in the ISF.
Regardless, I’m not a fan of Lexus and I’d rather have the 7-speed DCT M3 Sedan!

PS: The Model number cheat sheet has the ‘09 7-series as the F10 rather the F01.

Cris Apr 14th, 2008 Link

Actually, this is really nothing new. It has been known for a while that it will get the 8. What’s interesting though are other improvements that the 7 will get, something unique. You’ll find out soon when the info can be released

08E60 Apr 14th, 2008 Link

I’ll leave Manuel at home and opt for the manual transmission.

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E38Fan Apr 14th, 2008 Link

Sounds awesome and expected. I feel like this car will be a BEAST!!!! Just one minor detail. The 8-speed in the Lexus is no larger than the 6-speed unit that was used in the old LS430 as well as slightly lighter. Check the Lexus press releases as well as early reviews where it states this.

Brett Apr 14th, 2008 Link

Cris, what could you possibly know that none of us know?

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Cris Apr 14th, 2008 Link

Brett, a few other things, I promise I will share soon. I just looked back and the first sign of the 8 Speed trans. was back in 2007

illegalprelude Apr 15th, 2008 Link

And even if they did have other 8 Speeds. We all know, there is 8 Speed and then there is 8 Speed.

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Matt Apr 15th, 2008 Link

Michael, what is it about the new system of changing gears that will stop the gear hunting that affects the Aisin 8 speed?

Matt

Michael Apr 15th, 2008 Link

Chris: Brett, a few other things, I promise I will share soon. I just looked back and the first sign of the 8 Speed trans. was back in 2007

We thank you for your input and would be the first to agree that an 8 speed was rumored a while back, but there were no details, just that there may be an 8 speed. We were not breaking the news of an 8 speed, we were breaking the details of it.

We are working on getting everyone information, not spreading rumors. There is a lot of stuff we have but can not confirm it with other sources so we are holding it back. If anyone ever has information they would like to contribute just send us an email and we will look into it.

thanks and we hope that you are enjoying the site.

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BMWBlog Apr 15th, 2008 Link

One more other detail, the 7 Series will have the option of a four wheel steering.

http://www.bmwblog.com/2008/04/15/exclusive-latest-news-on-the-2009-7-series-x5-m-and-3-series-facelift/

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Gabe Apr 20th, 2008 Link

One more other detail, the 7 Series will have the option of a four wheel steering.

We’ve verified that that is in fact incorrect. The 7er will have a optional xDrive (updated to a similar spec as the X6’s) but BMW is not (and has no plans to) develop an four wheel steering system.

Car Guides » Next-gen BMW 7-Series to get 8-speed automatic Apr 30th, 2008 Link

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Mike S. Jun 30th, 2008 Link

It’s interesting to note that the transmission in the picture has provisions for a mechanical shift linkage for the 4 main operating modes. If this means BMW is getting away from the “joystick” electronic shifter found in the 08 5er and others, I welcome it.