Early locking transmission vs. Automated manual.

[mhigham]

Wouldn't one rather have the converter unlocked for acceleration? This allows torque multiplication. Locking it gives a more direct feel but less torque. Unlocked also adds heat.

[OrbitalEllipses]

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

Came here to say this.