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Cobalt_SC
Yeah that was probably the DSG trans. It is actually a dual clutched manual that is electronically controlled. One clutch has odd numbered gears and the other has the evens. It's pretty cool, but I'm sure it is really expensive to maintain or repair.
The Dual clutch sequential shifter is actually less expensive to build than an automatic.
Both Chrysler and Ford have committed to this transmission design for the near future production.
GM should step up to the plate and join the new technology thats less expensive to build, offer better performance, fuel economy and easier to control emissions.
The next GM vehicle I trade my C5 Z06 in for will have a dual clutch sequential.
If it were a solstice GXP coupe with a DSG I would be very pleased.
If its a corvette I wouldn't be disappointed either.
Great thread . Hope GM sold Allison transmissions recently to be able to put DSG in its product line..