Section 170 (Transmission - Overview): Introduction: Notes

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The E46 transmission is designated:

A5S 360R: BMW Designation.
5 L40-E: GM Designation.

The transmission will be available as an option in both the 323i and 328i models from start of production. The A5S 360R will also be available in the 1999 528i (9/98 production).