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Report: F10 M5 Manual Transmission Option for US. 190mph Increased Top Speed Option BIMMERPOST NEWS BIMMERPOST NEWS Report: F10 M5 Manual Transmission Option for US. 190mph Increased Top Speed Option 64

COMMENTS Tweet F10 M5 continues. Last week relieving news trickled in as EVO's Chris Harris and other outlets confirmed that BMW will not resort to their widely used 8-speed ZF automatic transmission but instead use a beefed up 7-speed M-DCT for the M5. This leaves one remaining 'mystery' regarding M5 transmission options -- whether there will be a manual transmission available.



German Focus appears to know more on the matter as they mention in a today's article about fast sedans:



"A manual transmission will again be available for the M5 - but for the US market only where operating a manual gearbox is still not considered troublesome."



This makes perfect sense as BMW surely doesn't want to have the 'E60 M5 situation' all over again. Back in 2004, BMW introduced the E60 M5 and announced it as SMG transmission only. US enthusiasts successfully voiced their dismay about this move, and BMW eventually offered an optional manual transmission.



According to Focus, F10 M5 customers can again also opt for an increased top speed. As with the current M3 and the last M5, it's called M Drivers Package and will raise the top speed of the F10 M5 to 305kph (M3: 280kph). It's doubtful though if this option will make it to the US.



There'll be more information about the F10 M5 very soon, and we'll bring you all details, photos and videos. Stay tuned!



[Source: Speculation around possible transmission options for the upcomingcontinues. Last week relieving news trickled in as EVO's Chris Harris and other outlets confirmed that BMW will not resort to their widely used 8-speed ZF automatic transmission but instead use a beefed upfor the M5. This leaves one remaining 'mystery' regarding M5 transmission options -- whether there will be a manual transmission available.Germanappears to know more on the matter as they mention in a today's article about fast sedans:This makes perfect sense as BMW surely doesn't want to have the 'E60 M5 situation' all over again. Back in 2004, BMW introduced the E60 M5 and announced it as SMG transmission only. US enthusiasts successfully voiced their dismay about this move, and BMW eventually offered an optional manual transmission.According to, F10 M5 customers can again also opt for an increased top speed. As with the current M3 and the last M5, it's called M Drivers Package and will raise the top speed of the F10 M5 to(M3: 280kph). It's doubtful though if this option will make it to the US.[Source: Focus.de

