The 435i 8 speed is the familiar ZF gearbox and can be placed in manual mode and shifted
via the optional paddle shifters.
It can simulate seven gears operable
via optional paddle shifters (for EX, EX-L versions), and the manual transmission increases from formerly five to now six speeds — but retains the same final drive ratio.
Not exact matches
Order the
optional smaller - diameter sport design steering wheel, and you can
shift gears
via chromed
paddles instead of boring thumb switches.
Gears can also be
shifted via optional paddles on the steering wheel.
The six - cylinder sends its power to the rear wheels
via a six - speed manual transmission and an electronic limited - slip differential, though our tester came equipped with the
optional paddle -
shifted eight - speed automatic.