With automakers like Chevrolet and Pontiac offering six-speed automatic transmissions, it just doesn’t seem right that the world’s leading car makers would offer the same number of cogs on their flagship models. Mercedes -Benz has been offering a seven-speed transmission for some time now and Lexus has stepped up its game with an eight-speed box. And, according to a new report, BMW will also be taking things up a notch.

According to Bimmerfile, BMW will equip its next-generation 7-series sedan with an eight-speed automatic transmission. The new transmission will also see the shifter moved from the steering column back to the center console.

Despite having two more gears than the current 7-series , the new gearbox won’t take up any more space than the six-speed and will also be smoother and more efficient. The extra gears should also help the 7-series see a 6 percent bump in fuel economy.

The new transmission is also said to be very versatile, meaning it will probably spread to other BMW models after its debut in the next-generation 7-series.

Source: LeftLaneNews

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