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So why not DCT? After all, it’s their flagship transmission and reputedly the most advanced around. Well, it’s a simple matter of economics. The M235i wasn’t engineered for DCT, so developing it solely for the racecar would introduce greater cost, a longer gestation period and more expensive repairs.
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Based on the "history" of BMW and what cars they put their DCT into this statement does not hold weight
The 135i and 335i wasn't engineered for DCT either. They are not even M cars. There was no hint or clue that BMW would ever put an M sport division DCT into a 1 series or 3 series, but they did.
The M235 is an M car all the way around, which make it even easier for it to have a DCT
If you put a DCT on an M235 it will be a conflict of interests to the M3/M4. Its all about sales an marketing, not no darn engineering crap.