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What seperates the VW DSG from the BMW & Ferrari boxes is the dual-(wet)clutch system on the VW. In the others, the torque is interrupted while the gear is swapped (however briefly) in the VW, one clutch is driving 1st, 3rd & 5th, the other powers 2nd, 4th & 6th. When the transmission is swapping ratios, one clutch takes up the drive as the other releases. Much smoother and no interruption of torque.
I too wonder at the long term durability, but can't help but think how nice it would be if Porsche used this system for its autoboxes.
Les
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Les
My train of thought has been replaced by a bumper car.
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