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Transmission positions
D Drive, automatic position Position for normal vehicle operation. All forward gears are available. Under normal operating conditions, fuel consumption is lowest when you are driving in position ...

Six-speed manual transmission as standard
The sporty six-speed manual transmission in the new BMW 3-Series boasts an easy and precise shifting action and optimal ratio spacing. The lightweight, compact format and innovative, low-friction ...