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INTRODUCTION

A Dual-Clutch Transmission, (DCT) is a type of semiautomatic transmission or semi-automated automotive

transmission.

It uses two separate clutches for odd and even gear sets.

They are usually operated in a fully automatic mode, and

many also have the ability to allow the driver to manually
shift gears in semi-automatic mode.

It has no clutch pedal.

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HISTORY

It was invented by Frenchman Adolphe Kgresse just before

World War II but he never developed a working model.

The first development started in the early part of 1980 under

the guidance of Harry Webster at Automotive Products (AP),
Leamington Spa with prototypes built into the Ford Fiesta
Mk1, Ford Ranger & Peugeot 205.

All of these early AP Twin Clutch installations featured a

single dry clutch and multi-plate wet clutch.

As of 2009, the largest numbers of sales of DCTs in Western

Europe are by various marquees of the German Volkswagen
Group.

In 2010, BMW Canada's website for the 3 Series Coupe, it is

described both as a 7-speed double-clutch transmission and
as a 7-speed automatic transmission. It is actually a dualclutch semi-automatic.
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OVERVIEW

In DCTs where the two clutches are arranged

concentrically, the larger outer clutch drives the odd
numbered gears, while the smaller inner clutch drives the
even numbered gears.

Shifts can be accomplished without interrupting torque

distribution to the driven road wheels, by applying the
engine's torque to one clutch at the same time as it is
being disconnected from the other clutch.

DCTs are able to shift more quickly than cars equipped

with single-clutch automated-manual transmissions (AMTs),
a.k.a. single-clutch semi-automatics.

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A two-part transmission
shaft is at the heart of a
DCT.

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When the clutch is engaged, hydraulic pressure inside

the piston forces a set of coil springs part, which pushes
a series of stacked clutch plates and friction discs
against a fixed pressure plate.

The friction discs have internal teeth that are sized and
shaped to mesh with splines on the clutch drum.

In turn, the drum is connected to the gearset that will

receive the transfer force.

To disengage the clutch, fluid pressure inside the piston

is reduced. This allows the piston springs to relax, which
eases pressure on the clutch pack and pressure plate.

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ADVANTAGES

It doesn't have is a clutch pedal.

With upshifts taking a mere 8 milliseconds, many feel that

the DCT offers the most dynamic acceleration of any
vehicle on the market.

It certainly offers smooth acceleration by eliminating the

shift shock that accompanies gearshifts in manual
transmissions and even some automatics.

it affords drivers the luxury of choosing whether they

prefer to control the shifting or let the computer do all of
the work.

Power flow from the engine to the transmission is not

interrupted, fuel efficiency increases dramatically.

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DISADVANTAGES

Automakers are wary of the additional costs associated

with modifying production lines to accommodate a new
type of transmission.

In addition, manufacturers are already investing heavily in

alternate transmission technologies.

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