Getrag 250 is a manual gearbox from Getrag. The Society has 11 vehicles on file with it, 10 with a source we opened and 1 still leads.
BMW
| Vehicle | Years | Shift pattern | Gearbox source | Members |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BMW 3 Series E36 5-speed manual (non-M) [1]Applies to: Engines up to 2.5 L (318i, 323i, 325i etc.) | 1990-1997 and 1999; non-US markets | 5 speed, reverse top left | Corroborated | |
| BMW 3 Series E46 5-speed manual (e.g. 316i/318i/320i/323i) [2]Applies to: Engines up to 2.5 L (316i/318i/320i/323i/325i) | 1998-1999, 2003, 2005-2006 and non-US markets | 5 speed, reverse top left | Corroborated | |
| BMW 3 Series E36 US-market 318i/318is/323i/323is/328i/328is, 5-speed (M3 not covered) [3]Applies to: 318i, 318is, 323i, 323is | MY1998 | 5 speed, reverse top left | Corroborated | |
| BMW 3 Series E46 323Ci (US) 5-speed [4]Applies to: 323Ci | MY2000 | 5 speed, reverse top left | Corroborated | |
| BMW 3 Series E46 325Ci/330Ci (US) 5-speed [5]Applies to: 325Ci | MY2001 | 5 speed, reverse top left | Corroborated | |
| BMW 3 Series E46 320i/325i/325xi/330i/330xi (US) 5-speed [6]Applies to: 320i, 325i | MY2002 | 5 speed, reverse top left | Corroborated | |
| BMW 3 Series E46 325i/325xi (US) 5-speed [7]Applies to: 325i | MY2004 | 5 speed, reverse top left | Corroborated | |
| BMW 3 Series E46 325Ci/330Ci (US) manual [8]Applies to: 325Ci | MY2004 | 5 speed, reverse top left | Corroborated | |
| BMW 3 Series (E46) 5-speed manual [9]Applies to: 325i (2.5 L) | 2004 | 5 speed, reverse top left | Corroborated | |
| BMW Z3 E36/7 (2.3 / 2.8) 2.3 and 2.8 roadster/coupe (US) 5-speed [citation needed]Applies to: 2.3 (not named in source) | MY1999 | 5 speed, reverse top left | Lead | |
| BMW Z3 E36/7 (2.5i / 3.0i / coupe) 2.5i, 3.0i and coupe (US) 5-speed [10]Applies to: 2.5i | MY2002 | 5 speed, reverse top left | Corroborated |
Research notes
Caveats and conflicts (9)
- Row range starts 1990; Getrag list starts the 250 in 1992. Non-US 316i/1.6 L may use another box (not itemised).
- 316i/318i appear in the Wikipedia Getrag list only through the "up to 2.5L" wording, not BimmerWorld.
- US 1998 323i/323is use the 2.5 L M52; 323i not named separately by BimmerWorld (323is and 323ic are).
- Row manual shows a 5-speed gate (R top-left).
- BimmerWorld shows 320i only for 99-00; US 2002 320i not itemised.
- Row manual page also has a 6-speed gate (330i likely).
- Row manual text does not name the gearbox.
- Row says only "5-speed manual"; model within the E46 range not given, so the other trims follow the lines under 5RTL:9.
- Source does not list a 2.3; inferred from the smaller-engine group. Treat as unconfirmed.
References
- Retailer. BimmerWorld fitment table for the Getrag S5D250G seal kit lists E36 (92-99) 318i M42/M44, 318is, 323is, 325i, plus E36/5 318ti; Wikipedia Getrag list: 250, 1992-1999 E36 for engines up to 2.5L. [link]
- Retailer. BimmerWorld fitment table lists E46 320i, 323Ci, 323i, 325Ci, 325i (99-06); Wikipedia Getrag list: 250 for 1998-2006 E46 for engines up to 2.5L. [link]
- Retailer. BimmerWorld fitment table for S5D250G: E36 318i/318is M42/M44, 323is, 325i; Wikipedia Getrag list: 250 for E36 up to 2.5L. [link]
- Retailer. BimmerWorld fitment table lists E46 323Ci (99-00) for the Getrag S5D250G. [link]
- Retailer. BimmerWorld fitment table lists E46 325Ci (99-06). [link]
- Retailer. BimmerWorld fitment table lists E46 320i (99-00) and 325i (99-06); Wikipedia Getrag list: 250 for E46 up to 2.5L. [link]
- Retailer. BimmerWorld fitment table lists E46 325i (99-06). [link]
- Retailer. BimmerWorld fitment table lists E46 325Ci (99-06). [link]
- Retailer. BimmerWorld fitment table lists E46 325i (99-06). [link]
- Wikipedia. Wikipedia Z3 article transmission list: 5-speed Getrag 250 for Z3 1.8/1.9i/2.0/2.2i/2.5 and 5-speed ZF S5-31 for Z3 2.8/3.0i/Z3M. [link]
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