General Information: Transmission

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The flywheel transfers the engine torque to the double clutch. The flywheel and the dual clutch are connected via splines. Together they assume the function of the dual-mass flywheel.
The transmission is built like a 6-speed manual transmission. The alternating hydraulic actuation of the two dry multi-plate clutches permits operation similar to that of an automatic transmission. The gears are engaged automatically or manually with the Tiptronic mode. Clutch pedal is not available.
Both clutches are open when the ignition is off. 1st gear on sub-transmission 1 and reverse gear on sub-transmission 2 are engaged.