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Re: GM Trannies in New BMWs

This looks like a classic case of Auto-maker "inbreeding" (for lack 
of a better term) to me.  I have a friend who works for GM Powertrain.  
The GM automatic transmissions are actually pretty well respected in the 
industry.  They provide them to a number of very well respected auto 
manufacturers world wide.  I do not remember exactly WHICH manufacturers 
were using GM trannies, but I remember that they were pretty well 
respected names in the industry (i.e. NOT Hyundai  :-)  )  

     The GM transmissions are widely felt to be some of the smoothest 
shifting in the business.  (would Cadilac drivers have it any other 
way??)  Apparently, BMW thinks fairly highly of them, too.

     Just another example of the "inbreeding":
GM used to use a Getrag Manual Transmission in the Cadilac Cimmaron.  And 
yes, Reverse was in the upper left corner just like a BMW.

     Still, it does hurt the ego a little to think that BMW Horsepower 
gets delivered through GM gearing.  Personnally, I'll "stick" with a 
manual transmission.

Have fun!
Robert
'91 <E30> 318is