12-05-2012, 03:26 PM
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Originally Posted by madfast
technically incorrect.
Auto-manuals use the conventional manual transmission gearset with an electro-hydraulically controlled clutch. dual clutches obviously use 2 gearsets and 2 clutches.
torque converter automatics use a torque converter, lock up clutch, and planetary gearsets. each planetary gearset has its own clutches/brakes to make up the different ratios
the in between transmission is AMG's MCT which uses planetary gearsets but replaces the TC and lockup clutch with a wet multiplate clutch
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Came here to say this.
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