Not exact matches
The new six - speed M038S6 «Duonic transmission» features wet
clutches and incorporates the ability to creep in traffic for
smoother operation.
The dual -
clutch automatic gearbox from the old R8 has also been sharpened for service in the new model, gaining revised software for faster and
smoother shifts, along with a series of tweaks to enable a new coasting function and what is described as improved stop - start
operation.
The single - plate lock - up
clutch uses GM's electronically controlled capacity
clutch (ECCC) technology to dampen engine vibrations and ensure
smooth operation.
In the past, I've found Audi
clutches a little light and switch - like in their
operation, making
smooth shifts a highly coordinated affair.
Power is sent to the front wheels via an 8 - speed dual -
clutch transmission, which features a torque converter to
smooth out any jerkiness in the drivetrain during low speed
operation.
Other highlights of this six - speed automatic transmission include
Clutch - to -
clutch shift
operation for added precision and
smoother shifts between gears.
It has all of the sporty attitude of many dual -
clutch boxes — rev - matched downshifts included — while maintaining the
smoother operation and convenience of a torque converter.