BimmerFile » Archive » Exclusive: 2011 BMW 1 Series with DCT

Exclusive: 2011 BMW 1 Series with DCT

Sections: E81/82/E87 1 Series, Rumor Jan 4th, 2010 11 Comments

As we first told you when the Z4 sDrive35is was launched we expected more models would be coming equipped with the DCT. It now appears that the 1 Series has been added to that list.

While we have no official confirmation, we have some pretty hard evidence that the DCT will be at least optional on the 135i for 2011. And before the questions start, yes the manual transmission will remain standard. We will classify this as a rumor for the time being but our sources are hard to refute for this particular bit of info. The dual clutch transmission will be the same 7 speed as featured in the Z4 and additional 3 Series models in the European market.

All told this is very exciting news to us. A 1 Series with launch control sounds good to our ears.

Look for more updates as we get them…

Written By: Michael

11 Comments

2011 1-series gets DCT || BIMMERPOST = BMW Forum, BMW News and BMW Blog Jan 4th, 2010 Link

[...] Source: Bimmerfile [...]

Rumormill: 2011 BMW 1 Series to get DCT - my.IS - Lexus IS Forum Jan 4th, 2010 Link

[...] [...]

Chris Jan 4th, 2010 Link

Will we see this in conjunction with the carbon fiber roof and M3 CSL brakes aka a 135is?

BimmerFile » Archive » BF Exclusive: 2011 E92/E93 Revealed! Jan 4th, 2010 Link

[...] you missed it, we even dropped a little morsel earlier about the 135 getting a dual-clutch transmission and the 2010 BMW complete model launch plans, both of which should have signaled more good news was [...]

2011 BMW 1 Series to feature twin clutch transmission? Jan 4th, 2010 Link

[...] Source. [...]

Rumormill: 2011 BMW 1 Series to get DCT | cars burner Jan 4th, 2010 Link

[...] [Source: Bimmerfile] [...]

Rumormill: 2011 BMW 1 Series to get DCT | Napier Auto Jan 5th, 2010 Link

[...] [Source: Bimmerfile] [...]

2011 Bmw 1-Series to get dual-clutch transmission (DTC) Jan 6th, 2010 Link

[...] [via bimmerfile] [...]

BimmerFile » Archive » Exclusive: 2011 BMW 135i gets a New Motor- 335i to Follow Jan 10th, 2010 Link

[...] The 135i for 2011 will be offered in 6 speed manual or with a 7 speed Dual Clutch transmission (a true auto will not be offered) as we also reported. [...]

CCBiggs Jan 15th, 2010 Link

When will the 2011 model year begin for the 1 series? I’ve heard March 2010 but that sounds too early.

LUXBM Feb 7th, 2010 Link

This is confirmed in the German documentation ! But only for the 135i !

Sport-Automatic Getriebe mit Doppelkupplung 7-Gang Getriebe Nur in Verbindung mit Sport-Lederlenkrad oder M Lederlenkrad jeweils mit Schaltwippen und Multifunk- tion für Lenkrad

The Fine Print

BimmerFile reserves the right to edit or delete any post for any reason. Derogatory comments of any kind will not be tolerated.

HTML Formatting Tips

To make something bold: <strong>Text to bold</strong>
To make something italic: <em>Text to italicize</em>
To make a hyperlink: <a href="URL">Text to link</a>
To quote something previously said, you can use <blockquote>text</blockquote>

Markdown Formatting Tips (advanced)

BimmerFile also allows use of Markdown formatting in the comment section. This accomplishes the same formatting as HTML but is typically easy to use.

_your text_	→	your text
your text	→	your text
`my code`	→	`my code`
* Bulleted list * Second item	→	• Bulleted list • Second item
1. Numbered list 1. Second item	→	1. Numbered list 2. Second item
[link name](URL)	→	link name
***	→	Horizontal ruler
<http://url> <email@add.com>	→	Auto-linked
![Alt text](URL)	→	Image

← BMW’s Product Strategy for 2010 Revealed BimmerCast #12: 2009 in Review & a Peek at 2010 →

Browse by Categories

Recent MotoringFile Stories

BMW Model Number Cheat Sheet

Classics
E9 CS (1968-1976)
E10 2002 (1967-1977)

1 Series
E81/82/88 1 Series (2004-)
F20 1 Series

3 Series
E21 3 Series (1975-1983)
E30 3 Series (1982-1993
E36 3 Series (1991-2000)
E46 3 Series (1999-2006)
E90/E91/E92/E93 3 Series (2006-)
F30 3 Series (2013-)

5 Series
E12 5 Series (1972-1981)
E28 5 Series (1981-1988)
E34 5 Series (1987-1995)
E39 5 Series (1995-2002)
E60/E61 5 Series (2003-2010)
F07 5 Series GT (2010-)
F10 5 Series (2011-)

6 Series
E24 6 Series (1976-1989)
E63 6 Series (2005-)
E64 6 Series Conv. (2006-)
F12 6 Series (2012-)

7 Series
E23 7 Series (1977-1987)
E32 7 Series (1988-1994)
E38 7 Series (1995–2001)
E65/E66 7 Series (2001-2008)
F01/02 7 Series (2009-)

8 Series
E31 8 Series (1989-1999)

X Series
E84 X1 (2009-)
E83 X3 (2004-2011)
F25 X3 (2011-)
E53 X5 (1999-2006)
E70 X5 (2006-)
E71 X6 (2008-)

Z Series
E36/7 Z3 Roadster
E36/7 Z3 Coupe (1995-2001)
E86 Z4 Coupe (2006-2009)
E85 Z4 Roadster (2002-2009)
E86 Z4 M Coupe (2006-2009)
E89 Z4 Roadster (2009-)
E52 Z8 (2000-2003)

BimmerFile Previous Featured Articles

» The New ///M Motor in Depth
» BimmerCast Interview: Martin Birkmann
» BF Interview: Eric Riehle (BMW Performance)
» The Next Gen ///M5 Comes Into Focus
» The Ultimate Modern ///M Car?
» BMW Vision Efficient Dynamics
» Has BMW Downgraded the 135i/335i?
» An Introduction to the 2002tii
» BMWUSA Euro Delivery Part 1 / 2 / 3 / 4
» 2010 BMWNA Ordering Guides
» The Next Generation 1 Takes Shape
» BF Interview: Stephen Zoepf (BMW Performance)
» ///M Powerplants to go Turbo
» The Future of BMW- Z2
» More Customizable iDrive Coming
» 2009 E90 3er to Get Updated iDrive
» 2009 E90 3er to get Dual Clutch Tranny
» 2009 F01 7 Series Interior Photo
» 2009 F01 7 Series to Get 8 Speed Auto
» Priority 1 Options Ordering Guide
» E82 1 Series Press Launch Pics
» E90 M3 Press Launch Pics
» M3 and the 135i in Pictures
» E82 1 Series Build Facts
» 1 Series tii Concept Real-Life Pictures

Translate BimmerFile with Google:

Auto Reviews:

'10 BMW X5 M
'11 BMW 128i
'11 BMW 550i
'11 MINI Countryman MCS
'11 BMW 135i

'10 BMW Z4 35is
'11 BMW 335is
'10 BMW Performance 335i
'10 BMW 550i GT
'09 BMW 750Li Part 1 / 2
'88 BMW 535is
'10 BMW X5///M
'09 BMW X6
'09 BMW Z4 35i
'10 BMW X6///M
'09 BMW X5 35d
'09 BMW 750i
'09 BMW 335d
'09 BMW Performance 135i
'09 Audi Q5
'09 Cooper S Convertible
'09 BMW X5xDrive35d First Drive
'09 BMW 335d First Drive
'09 MINI JCW Coupe
'08 BMW M3 Convertible
'08 BMW M3 Sedan
'08 BMW 135i (Auto)
'08 BMW 135i (Manual)
'08 BMW M3 (Manual)
'07 MINI Cooper S Long Term
'07 BMW Z4 M Coupe
'07 MINI Cooper & Cooper S
Podcast: BMW 325i

About BimmerFile

BimmerFile is dedicated to bringing you the most interesting news, links and reviews related to the BMW brand and it's vehicles.

We believe in the old school BMW ownership experience. We believe in garage nights with a six pack and some friends. We believe in 2002s, in E30 M3s and E34 540s with the 6 speed. We believe in progress in both design and engineering but we haven't lost sight of what made the brand and its products great all those years ago. And yes, we believe in the manual transmission.

We long for the days of the wave and for the days of roll-up windows. Yet we love the gadgets on the inside and the xenons on the outside.

In short, we can't get enough of BMWs. This is BimmerFile.

'[nggallery id=x]' '[slideshow id=x]'