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Originally Posted by cfg83
Tygen1 -
I can't find the article on the Internet, but I read this on page 14 of the November 2009 Automobile magazine :
Front-wheel-drive BMWs planned
Dual clutch implies (to me) a similar tranny to the Ford design. Maybe the same to $ave money?
CarloSW2
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MB introduced the 7 speed dual/clutch design a few years ago with their models, too.
It was supposed to be the first 7 speed automatic used in passenger car applications in the same gearbox.
If I understand it correctly, it's actually a 3 speed which works in both directions, and has a variable final gear.
This falls in line with some computer controlled Chrysler transmissions (Jeeps, and someone on this site did it) only needing a TCM upgrade to gain an extra ratio.
It seems that the dual clutch design allows for engagement of a gear before or exactly as another has released, supposedly making shifts more positive and smooth.
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