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      02-11-2008, 09:25 AM   #39
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Originally Posted by hwelvaar View Post
filters down to the lesser models ? You can buy a Volkswagen Golf with dual-clutch transmission since more than 2 years.
Actually VW has offered DSG for more than 3years on the Golf and has also just introduced the first dry dual-clutch transmission with 7sp, this model at present is only available with the lower powered models but will filter upward as the system is developed to cope with the torque of the higher powered models. This transmission is meant to be even more efficient and should provide power more power to the diff and economy.

I think this is the system being favoured for the new RS5.
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