Switzer would like to officially welcome Dodson Motorsport - widely regarded as the foremost experts in R35 GT-R transmission and driveline tuning, and well-known in the tuning community at large.
According to Autocar the upcoming E92 BMW M3 V8 will be available with a 7-speed double clutch gearbox. This is not a revision of the previous models SMG which was considered at best a flawed driving experience. It sounds as though the new 7-speed is similar in concept to Volkswagen’s brilliant DSG.
The Acura brand has been attempting to radically change its image with consumers by moving up market and by increasing its sportiness quotient to more comfortably be associated with the likes of BMW, Mercedes-Benz, and Lexus. With the new Acura TL, Acura has intended to standout from the crowd with its bold styling, and has improved performance thanks to a powerful V6 engine and the availability of a six-speed manual transmission.
The new BMW M Double Clutch Transmission gearbox is said to be the first dual-clutch automated manual developed for sporty M-type production engine speeds of up to 9000 rpm!
Citro\303\253n has introduced a new six-speed electronic gearbox system. Featured on 1.6HDi 110hp models of the C4, the gearbox gets rid of the clutch pedal and lets the driver choose gears with paddleshift or lever gearchange, so combining the convenience of an automatic transmission with 'driver involvement' of a manual.
ZF has designed a new automatic transmission generation for passenger cars: With the automatic 8-speed transmission the chassis and driveline specialist succeeds once more in combining seemingly contradictory goals.
General Motors announced today it will invest $170 million in its Ypsilanti transmission facility for additional capacity to produce its family of Hydra-Matic six-speed rear-, and all-wheel drive automatic transmissions.
The 2007 Nissan Altima will cost at least two hundred dollars more than the previous model. While the outgoing 2006 Altima started at only $18,365 the 2007 MY Altima with comparable characteristics will set you back at $18,565, shipping included. For the money you'll get 2007 Nissan Altima 2.5 with a manual six-speed transmission as the only choice.
Speaking about the performance the engine tuning is meant. The aim of engine tuning is aimed to increase the torque, the power output, and the engine responsiveness, besides the engine economy and reliability.
The second iteration of the Tesla Roadster EV will get much more powerful electric motor and faster transmission ensuring much better acceleration time.
Mitsubishi has developed a new transmission system that is expected to feature in the new Lancer Evolution X, due to be launched this autumn. Twin Clutch SST (Sport Shift Transmission) is an automated manual transmission that delivers slicker shifting through the gears while freeing the driver from the need to operate the clutch.
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