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      05-26-2016, 05:05 PM   #32
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Originally Posted by 135iDCT View Post
The auto ’box wins against the clock because of a few inherent advantages. A computer is better than a human at managing launch traction, and the dual-clutch unit upshifts without interrupting power delivery.
Just FYI, Porsche ran a dual-clutch box ("PDK") in their 956 and 962 endurance racers.
Starting way back in 1983.
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