This transmission employs two separate clutches for odd and even gear sets which allow for especially quick shifts. The design is often similar to two separate manual transmissions, in that their respective clutches are within a housing, and operate as a single unit.
The DCT operates like an automatic transmission, requiring no driver input to change gears. This type of transmission can generally be operated in fully automatic mode or can be moved manually with the pedals on the steering wheel.
Currently, these gearboxes are mainly found on race cars and high-end sports cars and they are quite expensive.
📌Advantages of Dual-clutch Transmission
1. DCTs offer better fuel economy and better performance than automatic transmissions.
2. Since they shift smoothly and with a high degree of accuracy, they are often preferred in the field of performance driving.
📌📌Disadvantages of Dual-clutch Transmission
1. They are expensive, this disadvantage is compounded by their complexity which leads to more frequent and costly repairs.
2. When driving at low speeds, such as in a parking lot or on the opposite side of the car, it tends to pull and lock.
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