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A direct-shift gearbox (DSG, German: Direktschaltgetriebe [1]) [2] [3] is an electronically controlled, dual-clutch, [2] multiple-shaft, automatic gearbox, in either a transaxle or traditional transmission layout (depending on engine/drive configuration), with automated clutch operation, and with fully-automatic [2] or semi-manual gear selection.
Multitronic offers performance and economy similar to, and in some cases better than, the equivalent five-speed manual gearboxes, [1] [2] and superior to the traditional automatic transmission. [2] Particular performance advantages are noticed with 'in-gear' seamless acceleration [1] times over equivalent manual transmission cars. [2]
With the series of recall campaigns, Audi made several modifications; the first adjusted the distance between the brake and accelerator pedal on automatic-transmission models. Later repairs, of 250,000 cars dating back to 1978, added a device requiring the driver to press the brake pedal before shifting out of park. [ 39 ]
Jatco JF613E 6-speed automatic transmission as used in the Renault Laguna. 4-speed medium/large Nissan Altima, Nissan Quest, Nissan X-Trail, Renault Samsung SM5; Jatco JF506E/F5A5 5-speed medium/large VW Golf, VW Sharan, MG Rover, Land Rover Freelander, Jaguar X-Type, Ford Mondeo, Audi A3, Mazda MPV, Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution
The A3 2.0 TDI clean diesel is a version of Audi's A3 2.0 TDI for the North American market, making it the second Audi TDI vehicle sold in North America, following the Audi Q7 TDI in 2008. It is a FWD vehicle with S-Tronic transmission with Hill-hold assist, Sirius satellite radio, Leather seats and steering wheel, Auxiliary audio input, Dual ...
DCT transmissions have been used on vehicles sold by Alfa Romeo, Volkswagen, Audi, Tata Motors, SEAT, Skoda, and Bugatti, mostly marketed using the term Direct-Shift Gearbox (except for Alfa Romeo, which has used the term TCT, also Tata Motors uses the term DCA (Dual Clutch Automatic) and Audi, which has also used the term S-Tronic). [7] [43] [24]
In that original quattro system, later found in road-going passenger cars, the engine and transmission are situated in a longitudinal position. Torque is sent through the transmission to a mechanical centre differential [3] (commonly abbreviated to "diff") which apportions (distributes) the torque between front and rear driven axles. 4WD was permanently active.
Aisin automatic transmissions are manufactured by Aisin-Warner (AW) which was established in 1969 as a joint venture between Aisin and BorgWarner.While Aisin Seiki manufactures a variety of automotive components including automatic transmissions for heavy duty vehicle applications, Aisin AW manufactures automatic transmissions for light vehicle applications, including hybrid electric vehicle ...