Glossary / Transmission

dual clutch

19 Episode Mentions

Too Afraid to Ask

Dual clutch is like having two sets of gears that let the car shift faster and smoother.

Technical Definition

A dual-clutch transmission uses two separate clutches for odd and even gear sets, allowing faster and smoother gear changes than a single clutch.

Hear It Discussed

"...with its engine and an interest in seeing what a dual clutch was all about. He's heard it's quicker."
The Soul Of A Car, A Disposable Car, A Car For A Particular Time In Your Life | Episode 1,032 Everyday Driver Car Debate 10:33

"Yes. Single clutch or dual clutch is a single clutch. Single clutch. That's going to be one of the things that's going to come up..."
The One-Year Garage: 2012 Bring a Trailer Podcast 18:24

"This we've heard this rumor before this might be something that exists we've talked a lot about like the Hyundai products there it feels like you know you're shifting a dual clutch. [102.9s] If..."
Ferrari Returns to Manual? The New Hummer, Ram Rumble Bee! THIS CAR POD! with Doug DeMuro & Friends! 01:33