Craigy
Well-Known Member
I searched around and saw one quote say that the BMW M3's DCT is around ~60 pounds heavier than a manual. Don't know how much difference that makes though. Tt's not unsprung weight like wheels/brakes which would have performance penalties.
Exactly guys, a modern DCT is roughly 40-60 lbs heavier than a manual counterpart, which is simply not noticed in a 3,000 lb car. Any decreased performance due to weight is completely offset by quicker shifts, increased fuel economy, etc. Additionally, modern DCT design drastically reduces/eliminates problems such as clutch wear and other problems brought about by user error/abuse with a three pedal setup.Dude, 60 pounds on a 400-500 horsepower car is nothing. Almost splitting hairs here when talking about the weight of different transmissions when comparing their merits.
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