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Beginning in September 2009, the Fiat Group will offer its first-ever semi-automatic dual clutch gearbox. Fiat’s announcement comes only a few weeks after Volvo (click here) and BMW (see here) released their versions of semi-automated dual clutch transmissions.
- Fiat Boss Confirms Automatic Transmission For Sporty Abarth 500 Models
Even before automatic or dual-clutch transmissions became the norm for most automakers, any foreign company that wanted to have a moderate success in the U.S. market always offered a two-pedal option for its models. One exception is Fiat's Abarth...
- Mitsubishi Fits Outlander With Evo X’s Twin-clutch Sst Transmission
Mitsubishi has revealed that the Outlander SUV will be offered in Europe with the Lancer Evolution X’s Twin Clutch SST. The new 6-speed dual-clutch automated manual gearbox offers faster gear shifts along with lower fuel consumption and emissions...
- Video: 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer Evo X On The Nurbugring Track
Here’s you chance to get a “live†glimpse of the 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer EVO X performing test runs in the Nürburgring racetrack in Germany. Apart from the new lightweight and high-performance 2.0-liter turbocharged MIVEC 4-cylinder...
- Official: Fiat, Alfa Romeo & Lancia 2007 – 2010 Product Plan!
Ciao Italia! Fiat Group hosted a two-day event for the men with the purses (financial analysts and institutional investors) on November 8 & 9. Who cares right? Well, somewhere between the espresso and the Stromboli, Fiat Group announced the trios (Alfa...
- Alfa Romeo, Fiat & Lancia 2007-2009 Models
I've just got my hands on anupdated list (official) of the Fiat Group's product plan for the 2007-2009 period. The dates shown bellow don't concern the official unveiling but the actual date that they'll go on sale in Europe. Among others,...
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Fiat Group to Launch Dual Clutch Gearbox For Alfa, Fiat and Lancia Models in 2009
Beginning in September 2009, the Fiat Group will offer its first-ever semi-automatic dual clutch gearbox. Fiat’s announcement comes only a few weeks after Volvo (click here) and BMW (see here) released their versions of semi-automated dual clutch transmissions.The new 6-speed gearbox which Fiat calls DDC (Dual Dry Clutch) has been developed by Fiat Powertrain Technologies (FPT), a Fiat Group company and it’s one of three variants of a new family of 6speed transmissions dubbed “C635â€. The other two variants are a manual and an automated manual transmission that will be available in June 2009 and 2010 respectively. -Continued
The new Fiat Powertrain Technologies C635 transmission will be used be used on various Fiat, Lancia and Alfa Romeo models in the B, C, and D segments provided that their maximum engine torque is up to 350 Nm or 258 lb/ft.
- Fiat Boss Confirms Automatic Transmission For Sporty Abarth 500 Models
Even before automatic or dual-clutch transmissions became the norm for most automakers, any foreign company that wanted to have a moderate success in the U.S. market always offered a two-pedal option for its models. One exception is Fiat's Abarth...
- Mitsubishi Fits Outlander With Evo X’s Twin-clutch Sst Transmission
Mitsubishi has revealed that the Outlander SUV will be offered in Europe with the Lancer Evolution X’s Twin Clutch SST. The new 6-speed dual-clutch automated manual gearbox offers faster gear shifts along with lower fuel consumption and emissions...
- Video: 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer Evo X On The Nurbugring Track
Here’s you chance to get a “live†glimpse of the 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer EVO X performing test runs in the Nürburgring racetrack in Germany. Apart from the new lightweight and high-performance 2.0-liter turbocharged MIVEC 4-cylinder...
- Official: Fiat, Alfa Romeo & Lancia 2007 – 2010 Product Plan!
Ciao Italia! Fiat Group hosted a two-day event for the men with the purses (financial analysts and institutional investors) on November 8 & 9. Who cares right? Well, somewhere between the espresso and the Stromboli, Fiat Group announced the trios (Alfa...
- Alfa Romeo, Fiat & Lancia 2007-2009 Models
I've just got my hands on anupdated list (official) of the Fiat Group's product plan for the 2007-2009 period. The dates shown bellow don't concern the official unveiling but the actual date that they'll go on sale in Europe. Among others,...