The optional dual clutch offers ease of use to match its fervent on - boost acceleration, leading to an impressive 4.1 - second 0 - 62 time.
It is based on the CLA's
optional dual clutch unit but gets reinforced gear cogs and synchronizer rings with carbon fiber friction rings for added durability.
Much to the enthusiast's liking, a six - speed manual will be standard, with
an optional dual clutch gearbox.
Honda has begun production of the VFR1200F, which includes
an optional dual clutch transmission, the first to be fitted to a motorcycle.
Not exact matches
Its
dual -
clutch gearbox is much more refined, whether it's being shifted by the wheel - mounted paddles or left to its own automated devices, and its
optional dynamic suspension makes for a broader range of ride comfort.
A seven - speed manual is standard and the seven - speed PDK
dual -
clutch is
optional.
As standard the Mini comes with a six - speed manual gearbox but an
optional seven speed
dual -
clutch automatic is available.
To keep things simple, we stuck with the stock six - speed manual transmission instead of the
optional six - speed DSG
dual -
clutch auto - box.
Feel the kick of the explosive twin - turbo V - 8, which sends to the seven - speed
dual -
clutch transaxle 479 lb - ft of torque between 1,750 and 5,000 rpm (with the
optional AMG Dynamic Plus package).
Power is routed to all four wheels via a standard all - wheel - drive system and either a six - speed manual transmission or VW's
optional DSG
dual -
clutch automatic.
Mated to VW's spectacular 6 - speed DSG
dual -
clutch transmission, which is
optional, the Passat is everything a buyer in this segment could ever want: efficient, quiet and thrilling.
There are no big changes under the hood, where Hyundai still offers a 1.6 - liter inline - four putting out 138 hp and 123 lb - ft of torque when mated to the standard six - speed manual transmission, or 132 hp and 120 lb - ft with the
optional six - speed
dual -
clutch transmission.
The
optional EDC
dual -
clutch gearbox is a further # 1700.
While we applaud Lotus for planning a manual transmission, we presume the projected 4.3 - second 0 - 62 mph time will only be possible with the
optional dual -
clutch transmission.
The differential isn't the only change to the drivetrain, as the vRS 245 can be equipped with an
optional seven - speed DSG
dual -
clutch transmission.
The base engine is a 208 - hp, turbocharged 2.0 - liter four - cylinder mated to a seven - speed
dual -
clutch automatic driving the front wheels; 4Matic all - wheel drive is
optional.
A six - speed manual transmission is standard, but Volkswagen's six - speed
dual -
clutch automatic is
optional.
The engine is very polished in concert with Porsche's eight - speed
dual -
clutch automatic transmission, which helps the 4S dig out a healthy 4.0 - second sprint from 0 to 60 mph with the
optional Sport Chrono package, on its way to a top speed of 179 mph.
If you were wishing for an
optional PDK seven - speed
dual -
clutch transmission, you'll probably be out of luck because a six - speed manual will likely remain the only gearbox on offer.
Enhanced cooling and a snarling exhaust are exclusive to this car, as is the
optional paddleshifted
dual -
clutch gearbox.
Our tester's
optional six - speed
dual -
clutch automatic can downshift two gears at once when you prod the accelerator, but it waits too long to do just that, and it sometimes lurches getting back into 1st gear as you come to a stop.
The 500L's
dual -
clutch automatic transmission is unavailable on the Pop and
optional on the Easy and Trekking.
There are no complaints with the
optional seven - speed
dual -
clutch PDK transmission that's fitted to our test car.
The 500L gets the same
dual -
clutch, six - speed automatic that's
optional on the Dart sedan from Chrysler's Dodge subsidiary, but it behaves far better here than in the Darts we've driven.
The ST beats the strongest GTI — equipped with the
optional dual -
clutch automatic transmission — against the stopwatch, but the gap between these two contenders is small.
But the Porsche doesn't excel against the stopwatch with the seven - speed manual, which simply is not as slick and quick as its rivals» paddle - shifted transmissions — or its own
optional PDK
dual -
clutch automatic, for that matter.
Power is routed to the rear wheels through either the standard six - speed manual transmission or the
optional seven - speed PDK
dual -
clutch transmission.
This engine comes paired to either a short - shift manual transmission or an
optional PDK
dual -
clutch.
This still puts a gap between the M2 and the 425 - hp M3 and M4, though, as those larger M cars make the same dash in under 4 seconds when equipped with the
optional dual -
clutch transmission.
Its interior will be far more fashionable than the current car's, and purists will appreciate that Aston is planning to offer an
optional manual transmission alongside the
dual -
clutch automatic most buyers will opt for.
And then you try the
optional PDK, Porsche «s brand - new
dual -
clutch transmission.
Shame this particular Porsche has the
optional PDK
dual -
clutch transmission fitted, because the snappy manual would show up the occasional baulkiness of the Evora gearbox, sourced, incidentally, from the diesel Avensis, there being no manual V6 in Toyota's range.
Optional on the 335is is the seven - speed,
dual -
clutch automatic that BMW typically reserves for the M3 and other high - performance cars; lesser 3 Series cars have a conventional six - speed automatic.
Source: Edmunds * Exceptionally powerful engine and an
optional package that makes even more power; slick
dual -
clutch automatic transmission with quick shifts; richly trimmed and well - equipped interior; impressively supportive and comfortable front seats.
Just like the other Macan models, the
dual clutch system can be equipped with this one as well with the Sports Chrono package being
optional.
An S - tronic
dual -
clutch automatic transmission is
optional for the coupe and standard on the cabriolet.
Based off the VFR1200F, the 2012 Honda Crosstourer comes with traction control, combined anti-lock brakes (C - ABS), and of course an
optional dual -
clutch transmission.
Offered in Silver with Black leather and Red roof this one owner low mileage example has huge kerb appeal, Many factory ordered
optional extras include but are not limited to Porsche Doppelkupplung (
dual clutch transmission PDK) incl.
The first production cars will be produced later this year; with a manual six - speed transmission or — as in the Scirocco race vehicles — with the
optional DSG 6 - speed
dual clutch transmission.
Thankfully, a six - speed manual transmission is still standard with an
optional M - DCT seven - speed
dual -
clutch automatic.
However, the 911 Carrera 4S's 4.5 - second run (when using the
optional seven - speed
dual -
clutch autobox's launch control feature) matches the Bimmer.
With the
optional seven - speed
dual clutch gearbox, the Boxster GTS and Cayman GTS hit 62 mph in 4.7 seconds and 4.6 seconds — a 0.1 - second improvement over the S versions.
Both the base and S models come standard with a six - speed manual transmission; Porsche's
dual -
clutch PDK seven - speed is
optional.
But the Golf GTI has its own personality, with a responsive turbo engine, an
optional quick - shifting,
dual -
clutch automatic transmission, and a chassis that trades some ride quality in exchange for quicker reflexes.
The
optional dual -
clutch automatic adds a $ 2500 premium.
Gearbox choices will include a standard six - speed manual or
optional six - speed
dual -
clutch S - Tronic with steering wheel - mounted shift paddles.
A 6 - speed
dual -
clutch automatic is
optional for the standard engine, while the turbo offers a 7 - speed
dual -
clutch automatic.
As well as being the first model to adopt the new turbocharged engine, the Carrera S also benefits from changes made to its
optional PDK seven - speed
dual -
clutch automatic gearbox.
0 to 62 mph is said to take 5.1 seconds with the
optional six - speed
dual -
clutch box and 5.4 seconds with the six - speed manual.
With an
optional S tronic
dual clutch there is virtually no interruption to acceleration.