Whether that's through a dual - clutch or traditional torque converter automatic is up for debate. (automobilemag.com)
The former, developed by AMG itself and offered on the AMG SL 63, uses a wet clutch pack to transfer drive, while the latter (on the AMG SL 65) is a traditional torque converter auto. (evo.co.uk)
AMG's big changes for the 2012 E63 are a 5.5 - liter twin - turbo V - 8 and a seven - speed automatic transmission that ditches the traditional torque converter for a wet clutch. (automobilemag.com)