The phrase
"gearshift times" refers to the amount of time it takes to change gears in a vehicle. It is commonly used to discuss or measure the speed and efficiency of shifting gears while driving.
Full definition
Aluminium gearshift paddles on the steering wheel exclusive to BMW M allow a manual gearshift significantly
shortening gearshift times by the new technology reducing torque in the transmission through the deactivation of individual cylinders.
They have also installed a version of RS Drive for the Getrag - sourced, six - speed dual - clutch transmission, incorporating a Sport mode to
reduce gearshift times to only 170ms, with improved steering and throttle response thrown in.
Sports mode also reduces electric assistance to the power steering, giving better feedback for the driver and also
shortens gearshift times, offering an engaging drive experience.
The electronic steering, throttle response, and
gearshift times are also progressively sharpened when drivers use a rotary dial in the center console to cycle through Eco, Normal, Sport S, and Sport S + settings.
A further advantage is that only one clutch has to be opened when shifting up or down, while direct detection of the right gear lane enables the driver to shift the transmission by more than two gears at a time, again with extremely short reaction and
gearshift times.
While accelerating, the harmonious shift in transmission ratios ensures a particularly smooth and steady increase in speed, short reaction and
gearshift times versus six - speed automatic transmission providing even greater comfort and driving dynamics all in one.