Sentences with phrase «dct dual clutch gearbox»

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We had a chance to sample the latter model, equipped with a seven - speed dual - clutch automatic transmission, a variant of the «s M DCT gearbox.

MINI introduced a dual - clutch DCT seven - speed automatic gearbox to replace the older six - speed automatic, and the new gearbox is more in keeping with the MINI's sporty nature, providing smooth yet rapid gear changes — it's just a shame there are no shift paddles behind the steering wheel.

The 7G - DCT dual - clutch gearbox is really almost faultless in its operation, delivering both smoothness and shift crispness.

Notably, the Aventador S doesn't get a dual - clutch gearbox like the Huracan, rather, continuing with the 7 - speed single - clutch tranny (we assume the added weight of the DCT could be the issue).

Driven wheels are limited to one option — the rear wheels only — though buyers have a choice between a traditional 6 - speed manual gearbox, with auto rev - matching on downshifts, and a 7 - speed M - DCT dual clutch automatic.

Best of all, you can forget the old SMG, as the M - DCT is a transformation: it's the best dual - clutch gearbox in my experience (though I've not driven the new 911, and the VW Group's new seven - speeder runs it close).

Every ILX compact sport sedan comes standard equipped with a potent engine producing up to 201 horsepower that is connected to a slick, 8 - speed dual clutch transmission (DCT) that provides the efficiency and performance of a manual gearbox with the convenience of an automatic.

The dual - clutch DCT seven - speed automatic gearbox also suits the Cooper D particularly well, providing smooth yet rapid gearchanges — it's just a shame there are no shift paddles behind the steering wheel.

It first arrived in 2013, ditching the old car's naturally aspirated 2.0 - litre engine and sweet - shifting manual gearbox in favour of a 1.6 turbo and DCT dual - clutch auto.

Of course, this doesn't matter to us, as we only get Cooper models and above, but there's also the adoption of a seven - speed dual - clutch transmission (DCT) as the optional gearbox on all variants of the MINI bar the Cooper SD (which, again, we don't get in Australia, save for in the Countryman range which isn't part of these updates as it's a newer car), which retains its eight - speed torque - converter automatic.

Buyers can choose between a standard six - speed manual gearbox featuring a throttle - blip function, or an optional seven - speed DCT dual - clutch automatic gearbox with the choice of both manual and automatic modes, Comfort, Sport and Sport + driving modes, launch control and a so - called Smoky Burnout function, which allows wheelspin off the line.

Don't listen too Sammy's loo, he doesn't know what the technology, i know dry dual clutch is noticeable suitable for traffic jam etc etc, but this completely different when the gearbox paired to the a motor, motor issue directly connected to the gearbox hence no friction during stop and go, so no friction not heat hence a reliable dry dct gearbox

A 6 - speed manual gearbox is standard while a 6 - speed dual - clutch transmission (DCT) with paddle shifters is available as an option.

4MATIC all wheel drive will make its debut on the CLA - Class, combined with a seven - speed dual clutch gearbox (7G - DCT).

That means the Acura TLX can be had with either the 2.4 - liter, 206 hp, inline - four powerplant and eight - speed dual - clutch gearbox, or the 3.5 - liter, 290 hp, iVTEC V6 powerplant mated to a nine - speed DCT transmission and SH - AWD (that's Acurese for super handling all - wheel drive).

True, you'll need to accept the 7 - speed dual - clutch automated manual transmission (DCT) that comes with it, but the quirkiness associated with such gearboxes is worth it.

On the transmission front, the units could come mated to a six - speed manual or a seven - speed DCT dual - clutch automatic gearbox.

A six - speed manual gearbox is standard, but the vast majority of UK buyers will opt for BMW's optional seven - speed dual - clutch «M DCT» auto.