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Originally Posted by tdizzle
I'd assume at the very least it would have a transmission as good as the CLA45 AMG which is the " 7 speedSpeedshift DCT". Or am I crazy?
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Not crazy, but not sure. The current car has the AMG SpeeedShift
MCT, which uses a wet clutch instead of torque convertor, but it's not a DCT.
"The MCT transmission is essentially the 7G-Tronic automatic transmission without a torque converter. Instead of a torque converter, it uses a compact wet startup clutch to launch the car from a stop, and also supports computer-controlled double declutching. The MCT (Multi-Clutch Technology) acronym refers to a planetary (automatic) transmission’s multiple clutches and bands for each gear.
The MCT is fitted with four drive modes: “C” (Comfort), “S” (Sport), “S+” (Sport plus) and “M” (Manual) and boasts 100 millisecond shifts in "M" and "S+" modes. MCT-equipped cars are also fitted with the new AMG DRIVE UNIT with innovative Race Start function. The AMG DRIVE UNIT is the central control unit for the AMG SPEEDSHIFT MCT 7-speed sports transmission and all driving dynamics functions. The driver can change gears either using the selector lever, or by nudging the steering-wheel shift paddles. The new Race start Function is a launch control system which enables the driver to call on maximum acceleration, while ensuring optimum traction of the driven wheels."
I assume the DCT in the CLA is designed for FWD and is not usable in that form for a RWD car, or may not have the torque capacity.