Thanks....no word yet....
However, here are interesting PDF files about BMW Automatic transmissions.....
http://www.bmwmotorsports.org/BMW_docs/electran1.pdf
http://www.bmwmotorsports.org/BMW_docs/transfund1.pdf
My X5 3.0i has the A5S390R and you can see how they break down the model#....
A for Automatic
5 for 5-speed
S for top gear overdrive
390 for the fact it can handle 390 N-m torque
R for GM hydramatic (made by GM in France)
Also, you can see all the electronics control, diagrams, etc.