Getrag 245 is a manual gearbox from Getrag. The Society has 2 vehicles on file with it, 2 with a source we opened and 0 still leads.
BMW
| Vehicle | Years | Shift pattern | Gearbox source | Members |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BMW 3 Series E21 5-speed variants where fitted [1]Applies to: 5-speed cars to 1982 | 1975-1983 | 5 speed, reverse top left | Corroborated | |
| BMW 5 Series E28 5-speed manual [2]Applies to: M10 engines | 1981-1988 | 5 speed, reverse top left | Corroborated |
Research notes
Caveats and conflicts (2)
- Getrag list dates 245 to 1980-82 only; the E21 article implies it from 1975/76. Citations in the Wikipedia article point to RealOEM (blocked here).
- Same caveat as the 240 line.
References
- Wikipedia. Wikipedia BMW E21: 5-speed Getrag 245 manual with overdrive fifth or close-ratio gearing (close-ratio from 1976); Wikipedia Getrag list: 245, 5-speed, 1980-1982, E21. [link]
- Wikipedia. Wikipedia E28 article, 'Manual transmissions' list of 5-speed boxes by engine: Getrag 245 (M10 engines). [link]
Categories: Gearboxes | Getrag
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