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Playing a supporting role: innovative new 8-speed automatic transmission.
All new BMW 5-Series models will feature an 8-speed automatic transmission, which brings smooth shifting, sportiness and efficiency to new levels of perfection. Compared to the exemplary 6-speed a ...

Instrument cluster
1 Fuel gauge 2 Speedometer 3 Indicator/warning lamps 4 Tachometer 5 Engine oil temperature 6 External temperature 7 Electronic displays 8 Miles, trip miles 9 Clock 10 Reset miles ...

Performance
For 2009, there's just one engine: a 3.0-liter six-cylinder that's good for 260 horsepower. It teams with either a six-speed manual or a six-speed automatic transmission. All X3s have all-wheel dr ...