Getrag 420G transmission

The 420G is a 6-speed manual transmission manufactured by Getrag. It is designed for longitudinal engine applications and for use on engines producing up to 499 N⋅m (368 lb⋅ft) of torque.

BMW used this transmission with M60 V8 models such as the European manual 840i, European manual 740i, 540i;^[1] as well as the M62 powered 5 series sedans, and S62 powered vehicles such as the Z8 and M5.^[2][3] This gearbox was also used in the E34 M5, E36 M3, and E46 M3s with the S38B38, S50B32, and S54B32 engines respectively.^[4][5][6]

Gear ratios:

1	2	3	4	5	6	R
4.227	2.528	1.669	1.226	1.000	0.828	3.746

Applications:

• 1996-1999 BMW E36 M3 (Euro)
• 2001-2006 BMW E46 M3
• 1993-1996 BMW E34 540i and M5
• 1996-2004 BMW E39 540i and M5
• 1994–1998 BMW E38 7 Series
• 1993–1999 BMW E31 8 series
• 2000–2003 BMW E52 Z8