Comments on: Chrysler to introduce dual-clutch transmissions

By: jackjimturkey

jackjimturkey — Tue, 03 Jul 2007 23:59:24 +0000

I’m not an MPG nut, but 16?
I don’t understand the purpose of a duel-clutch Chrysler.

By: Sharif

Sharif — Tue, 03 Jul 2007 01:25:30 +0000

This is a sad day for all of us automotive fans.

By: Sharif

Sharif — Tue, 03 Jul 2007 01:24:34 +0000

R.I.P. Chrysler
June 6, 1925 – July 2, 2007

By: S-60-driver

S-60-driver — Tue, 03 Jul 2007 01:04:03 +0000

this should help Chrysler with fuel economy. They are known for their worst fuel mileage acoss the lineup. Look at the new Aveneger with 3.5L engine….city is rated 16 MPG!!! SIXTEEN!! God, thats in truck/SUV terrority.

By: Culley

Culley — Mon, 02 Jul 2007 20:35:11 +0000

Well, since the purpose of the site is to prove people wrong *smirk* Madcapp?? When you typed, “weather manual or automatic” you actually meant to type “whether”… I feel like I am participating. (Just Kidding)

By: 928driver

928driver — Mon, 02 Jul 2007 19:59:32 +0000

Wow, I hadn’t thought of that. Thanks for pointing that out. I guess that even though my analogy was posted to invoke thought among the other readers, and to try to remind people that while many new and exciting innovations are developed all of the time to improve fuel economy and power, that most do not pan out. I am also very aware of the differences between old vs new technologies in the automotive industry, as I am very deeply involved in developing these some of these new technologies. It was just my intention to point out that just because marketing firms are attaching buzz words like “improved fuel economy” and “greater HP” that people should properly evaluate these claims before jumping on the band wagon.
However, I can now see that this site is really for those who insist on proving others wrong by assuming that they are the utmost authority on everything automotive. I can not claim to be an authority on everything automotive, nor do I pretend to be. My area of expertise is in automotive electronics, you know, things like EFI, and the such.

By: Madcapp

Madcapp — Mon, 02 Jul 2007 17:56:20 +0000

928, your comparison against 1960’s transmissions and their prehistoric technology is every bit the parallel of trying to compare a 4 bbl Holly carburetor to modern piezoelectric direct fuel injection with computer fuel curve mapping. Its not change for the sake of change, its a long overdue step into the present.

By: 928driver

928driver — Mon, 02 Jul 2007 17:32:55 +0000

I seem to recall multiple applications of Dual Clutch setups from cars in the 60’s and 70’s. All of these were abandoned in favor of the single clutch design. It was initially used for high powered sports cars, but was discovered that it wasn’t necessary as clutch disc technology changed. Hopefully this isn’t change for the sake of change.

By: 400horseSS

400horseSS — Mon, 02 Jul 2007 17:31:07 +0000

screw that all i want to know is what is gas milege and cost

By: Madcapp

Madcapp — Mon, 02 Jul 2007 17:12:22 +0000

Yeah no kiddin’, so’s everybody else in the world because they are such a good idea and they obsolete all other transmission types, weather manual or automatic. Would be nice if the Challenger had this right out of the gate.