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The '''420G''' is a 6-speed [[Engineering:Manual transmission|manual transmission]] manufactured by [[Company:Getrag|Getrag]]. It is designed for [[Engineering:Longitudinal engine|longitudinal engine]] applications and for use on engines producing up to {{convert|499|Nm|lbft||abbr=on}} of torque.
BMW used this transmission with M60 V8 models such as the European manual 840i, European manual 740i, 540i;<ref>{{cite web | url = http://www.realoem.com/bmw/partxref.do?part=23001222564&showus=on&showeur=on&details=1 | title = Part 23001222564 (RMFD-6 Speed Gearbox) | publisher = realoem.com | access-date = 2007-11-08}}</ref> as well as the M62 powered 5 series sedans, and S62 powered vehicles such as the Z8 and M5.<ref>{{cite web | url = http://www.realoem.com/bmw/partxref.do?part=23001222564&showus=on&showeur=on&details=1 | title = Part 23007505869 (RMFD-6 Speed Gearbox) | publisher = realoem.com | access-date = 2007-11-08}}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url = http://www.realoem.com/bmw/partxref.do?part=23001222564&showus=on&showeur=on&details=1 | title = Part 23007501757 (RMFD-6 Speed Gearbox) | publisher = realoem.com | access-date = 2007-11-08}}</ref> This gearbox was also used in the E34 M5, E36 M3, and E46 M3s with the S38B38, S50B32, and S54B32 engines respectively.<ref>{{cite web | url = http://realoem.com/bmw/showparts.do?model=HC92&mospid=47387&btnr=23_0222&hg=23&fg=05&hl=13 | title = Part 23001222697 (RMFD-6 Speed Gearbox) | publisher = realoem.com | access-date = 2010-12-25}}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url = http://realoem.com/bmw/showparts.do?model=BG92&mospid=47433&btnr=23_0222&hg=23&fg=05&hl=7 | title = Part 23001434507 (RMFD-6 Speed Gearbox) | publisher = realoem.com | access-date = 2010-12-25}}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url = http://realoem.com/bmw/showparts.do?model=BR93&mospid=47708&btnr=23_0222&hg=23&fg=05&hl=10 | title = Part 23002229721 (RMFD-6 Speed Gearbox) | publisher = realoem.com | access-date = 2010-12-25}}</ref>

For the aforementioned applications there are three incompatible bellhousing boltpatterns: one for 8-cylinder engines (540i, 740i, 840i, E39 M5, Z8), one for the larger S38 6-cylinder engine (E34 M5, only for 1995), and one for the smaller 6-cylinder engines (M3). Bellhousings can be swapped among V8 and L6 engines, however this is not advised, as bearing preload is determined in part by precise case dimensions. Furthermore, the V8 and smaller L6 transmissions also have different output flanges (which can be swapped) and input shafts (which cannot, practically speaking).<ref>{{cite web | url = https://www.bimmerforums.com/forum/showthread.php?2155289-Getrag-420g-parts-interchangeability | title = Getrag 420G interchange info | publisher = bimmerforums.com | access-date = 2019-04-01}}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url = https://forum.e46fanatics.com/showthread.php?t=1046393 | title = HOW TO: E39 M5 trans into E46 non M, must have info for all inside | date = 27 February 2019 | publisher = e46fanatics.com | access-date = 2019-04-01}}</ref>

Among owners and mechanics, the transmission has a reputation for being strong, quiet, and routinely able to handle considerably more torque than its official rating. However, internal shift linkages are its one known failure point, and neither BMW nor Getrag will provide replacement internal parts (except some shift linkage parts), rebuild instructions, or rebuild service. The only solution to a failed gearbox is a replacement transmission.

Gear ratios:
{| class=wikitable
!1
!2
!3
!4
!5
!6
!R
|-
|4.227
|2.528
|1.669
|1.226
|1.000
|0.828
|3.746
|}

Applications:
* 1996-1999 [[Engineering:BMW M3#E36 M3|BMW E36 M3 (Euro)]]
* 2001-2006 [[Engineering:BMW M3#E46 M3|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 [[Engineering:BMW 8 Series (E31)|BMW E31 8 series]]
* 2000–2003 [[Engineering:BMW Z8|BMW E52 Z8]]

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