Is smg automatic or manual

 · SMG. Sequential Manal Gearbox. A sequential manual transmission (or sequential manual gearbox) is a type of manual transmission used on motorcycles and high-performance cars for auto racing, where gears are selected in order, . SMG stands for Sequential Manual Gearbox. It's essentially a transmission capable of functioning as an automatic, or functioning as a manual transmission. The innovation is that, when functioning as an automatic, the driver does not need to operate a clutch pedal, simply designate desired gear. This is done by a traditional stick, or a set of paddle shifters attached to the . First, note that the SMG system is not an automatic transmission than can be shifted manually – like BMW’s Steptronic or Porsche’s Tiptronic – it is a manual transmission with a clutch, but without a clutch pedal, that can change gears by itself in response to driver input.

1. BMW M3 Coupe, CC Petrol, 2DR, Auto 2. BMW M3 Coupe, CC Petrol, 2DR, Manual 3. Vehicle details: BMW M3 (01 ON) AUTO COUPE 4. BMW M3 Coupe, CC Petrol, 2DR, Manual These are from both SMG and manual cars, but only 2 different companies (only 2 were competitive priced, 1, 2 4 are same company, 3 is a different company). The Sequential Manual Gearbox (SMG) Debate. by Tom Harbid. People shopping for BMWs often come across the term SMG. It stands for sequential manual gearbox. In essence, it means the clutch is digitalized, and there is a way to drive the vehicle like an automatic. However, many drivers have stated that doing so causes vehicle failure. SMG stands for Sequential Manual Gearbox. It's essentially a transmission capable of functioning as an automatic, or functioning as a manual transmission. The innovation is that, when functioning as an automatic, the driver does not need to operate a clutch pedal, simply designate desired gear.

Oct Smg can be a nightmare to repair, expensive too. Manual is the most problem free, but if you don't want manual get an automatic. The auto has. Aug Always thought i wanted the manual because I thought i'd read that the SMG was a bit jerky / clunky in normal automatic mode. Oct The Sequential Manual Gearbox, or SMG is a manual transmission that acts like an automatic. When you want fine control over gear selection.