Also called dual-clutch, DCT
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A gearbox with two clutches, one for the odd gears and one for the even gears, so the next gear is ready before the shift.
History: facts, each with its source
Wikipedia says one clutch drives the even-numbered gears and the other the odd-numbered gears, and that a dual-clutch can shift several times faster than a manual.1
Wikipedia says the clutches are either wet or dry. Wet clutches are cooled by oil and are often used where the torque is higher.1
Every generation on the site whose dossier names it
Reputation: what owners and the press report. Tap one to see what to check.
What to check: On a test drive, pull away gently and creep along as in traffic.
Wikipedia mentions the jolting and shuddering sometimes found in dual-clutch gearboxes at low speed.
Sources 1
Shifterati