Thread: DCT vs. ZF8?
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      08-01-2013, 06:35 PM   #8
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Originally Posted by swamp2 View Post
Yep, right on.

Automatics are progressing just like DCTs are. I'd say that automatics have actually progressed more than DCTs in the last 5 years. The full locking feature of new high end automatics has substantially helped both feel (more like MT/DCT) and efficiency. That being said I give a small edge to the DCT for both feel and efficiency.
Agreed but if you drive mainly in manual mode the autos are still not at the level of the DCT transmissions. And are not as satisfying to drive.
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