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If you have ever wondered why vehicle manufacturers install DCT’s in passenger cars as well as performance models, it’s all down to fuel efficiency - with the side effect of extremely quick gear changes and minimal driver input. A Dual-Clutch Transmission or DCT is an automated manual gearbox that uses two clutch assemblies to drive twin input shafts, with an electronic control module deciding when to shift gear ratios.

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