Gear Knob BMW E60 E61 Automatic Ring Shift Lever Handle Wood Piano Black

Visual condition of the part

The product shows signs of use visible in the photos.

Gear Knob BMW E60 E61 Automatic Ring Shift Lever Handle Wood Piano Black is an elegant, original interior component designed for the 5 Series models. The stylish Piano Black finish accentuates the cockpit lines, while the ergonomic shape of the handle ensures confident operation of the selector. It is a practical choice when replacing a worn-out knob or refreshing the center console in your BMW.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 7961113
• Mark: BMW (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 7961113
• Substitutable numbers: 25167961113, 7961113, KZ
• Gearbox type: Automatic
• Color: Black
• Category: Gear Knobs

Purpose and compatibility

The presented Gear Knob BMW E60 E61 Automatic Ring Shift Lever Handle Wood Piano Black has been designed to work with the automatic transmission in E60 and E61 series models. The handle construction is adapted to the factory selector mechanism, which allows for maintaining the original lever functionality and intuitive operation of driving modes.

The item belongs to the Gear knobs category, making it a perfect fit for the factory architecture of the center tunnel without requiring any interference with other transmission control components.

Appearance and Piano Black finish

The Piano Black finish gives the car interior a cohesive, modern character. The smooth, glossy surface blends well with factory decorative trims and the console panel, creating an aesthetic line from the climate control panel to the armrest.

The black color is universal and matches both light and dark upholstery, making it easy to adapt the knob to various interior configurations. This solution is particularly valued for subtly refreshing the cabin without the need for major stylistic modifications.

Functionality in an automatic transmission

The knob has been prepared for operation with an automatic transmission, ensuring precise movement of the lever along the selector gate. The properly selected shape of the handle facilitates changing driving modes, and the stable mounting reduces play and unwanted vibrations during use.

This solution allows for maintaining comfortable transmission operation, especially in daily city driving, where frequent switching between modes requires a firm grip and predictable mechanism performance.

Condition and service application

The offered gear knob is a used item, which makes it a reasonable choice for vehicle interior service when the priority is to maintain the original character of the BMW at controlled costs. It works well both as a replacement for a worn handle and for reconstructing the factory look of the center tunnel after repairs.

Thanks to the preservation of the original mounting geometry, the knob can be used in workshops specializing in the BMW brand, as well as by conscious users independently refreshing the interior of their car.

Expanding your BMW interior upgrade

If you are planning a comprehensive repair or upgrade of the center tunnel area in your BMW and need other items from the same group, such as additional handles, alternative knob shapes, or different finish variants, check out the available parts in the BMW Gear knobs category.

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