BMW M3 Sequential Gearbox launch
Written by James Reed   
Tuesday, 29 March 2005


This is a trick for extremely fast acceleration in the BMW M3. (It is unknown if it works for the M3 CSL).

You will need:

  • A BMW M3 with the Sequential Manual gearbox
  • A long, preferably straight road
  • A healthy disregard for road rules, and human life.

**Do this while the car is stopped**

 

1. Switch off the stability sytem and select shift program six
2. Switch the engine to sport mode
3. With the hand shifter in drive, hold it in the downshift position and press the gas pedal

The engine will rev to the pre-programmed rpm (5000 rpm on the European software, 1800-2500 on the American software

 

Release the shifter: the car will launch off the line with no wheelspin at all, and fly off. It is advisable to keep your hand on the shifter to shift into second, as the engine is already at 5000rpm!