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In a market that not so long ago consisted of two types of transmissions - manual and automatic - it's easy to get lost in what seems like an ever-increasing list of gearbox alternatives: automatic-shifting manuals, manual-shifting automatics, constantly-variable mechanisms, dual-clutches, and so on. With more and more manufacturers - including BMW, Volvo, Fiat and Renault - jumping on the twin-clutch bandwagon, Volkswagen has emerged as the pioneer.

Now arriving at a major milestone, VW has produced its millionth DSG since series production began less than five years ago. Volkswagen points out that last year alone it churned out 400,000 DSGs across its brands, and in response to demand has increased capacity at its plant in Kassel, Germany, to 1750 twin-clutch gearboxes daily. The milestone conveniently coincides with the market launch of the company's second-generation DSG, the 7-speed dry-clutch version.

[Source: Volkswagen via Autoblog Green]

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Volkswagen builds 1,000,000th DSG originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 07 Feb 2008 07:57:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Volkswagen's dual-clutch gearbox (DSG) has proven that a balance can be struck between driver involvement and running the daily slog without a cramped left leg, with a bump in fuel economy to boot. As reported earlier this year, VW has plans to introduce another cog onto its six-speed DSG unit, while at the same time dropping the wet clutch arrangement for a dry-clutch setup. Now it's official: the new seven-speed DSG not only boasts another gear and dry clutches, but it's the first time the DSG transmission is able to be mounted for a front-traverse setup.

The seven-speed 'box will originally be available on the Golf and Golf Plus models abroad, equipped with the 1.4-liter TSI engine and 1.9-liter TDI mill, and the 1,750 euro premium over the base model also includes a hill-start assist system. The next generation, Borg-Warner-developed DSG has the capacity to channel 184 lb.-ft. of torque to the wheels, which should suit both models well, but it will need some beefing up before it becomes standard on more performance-oriented models.

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VW introduces 7-speed DSG on Euro Golf and Golf Plus originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 21 Dec 2007 14:57:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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911 Carrera S

That's what it sounds like, according to AutoWeek.

Porsche has filed paperwork indicating that a seven-speed DSG is on the way. The company had apparently hoped to have it ready for the launch of the 997 Turbo, but it didn't work out. Hence, Tiptronic S remains the optional transmission across the board for the coming model year. When the DSG arrives, expect to see it made available on the full line, including the planned Bugatti-hunting GT1.

[Source: Autoweek]

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