Seven speed DSG Gearbox breaks cover

amit · 30th May 2007, 14:06

VW has developed a new 7 speed version of it's DSG Gearbox which will now use dry clutches as opposed to the twin wet clutches in the six speed version. This gearbox is slated to go into production at the end of the year and will be mated to the Golf 1.4 Tsi and 1.9 TDi. A Golf with a 7 speed DSG! Wow!

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For the first time the DSG gearbox has been mounted transversely. Measuring only..........

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The new seven-speed gearbox adopts a pair of dry, organic bonded friction linings that do not require..............

More details about the 7 speed DSG.

theMAG · 30th May 2007, 15:03

Its this type proactiveness in R&D a car co displays that seperates it from the mass producers

GTO · 30th May 2007, 15:04

What with Benz releasing a 7 speed in their S-Class, everyone seems to have gotten onto the bandwagon. Either ways, the additional cog will only help them utilize power better.

Considering how good the existing generation DSG is, we can only expect this next gen 7 speed to raise the bar.

Dippy · 30th May 2007, 15:10

The DSG is a jewel of a gearbox. The one in the Laura is an absolute delight to drive. With VW putting these in the Golf , I feel we could see the same 7 speed box in the Skodas on our shores next year. A seven speed Laura and Superb. Sounds delicious

1100D · 30th May 2007, 19:39

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Originally Posted by Dippy

The DSG is a jewel of a gearbox. The one in the Laura is an absolute delight to drive. With VW putting these in the Golf , I feel we could see the same 7 speed box in the Skodas on our shores next year. A seven speed Laura and Superb. Sounds delicious

Sounds too delicious to be true.

goldie_malhotra · 30th May 2007, 20:56

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Originally Posted by Dippy

The DSG is a jewel of a gearbox. The one in the Laura is an absolute delight to drive. With VW putting these in the Golf , I feel we could see the same 7 speed box in the Skodas on our shores next year. A seven speed Laura and Superb. Sounds delicious

How about the DSG on the upcoming Fabia - should bring a delight to the sub-10L crowd.

theMAG · 30th May 2007, 21:38

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Originally Posted by goldie_malhotra

How about the DSG on the upcoming Fabia - should bring a delight to the sub-10L crowd.

Pricing is not Skoda's USP. Trust the Fabia to cost a Civic if the DSG is plonked.

cheap_deal · 30th May 2007, 21:59

wow this is good news, loved the new golf gti with dsg. probably the only car i would get with flappy paddle gears. 0-60 faster than the manual tranny too.

Mayavi · 31st May 2007, 10:38

What is the difference between VW's DSG and BMW's SMG?

Kinetik · 31st May 2007, 12:28

well DSG's are quite different in principle compared to a regular automatic so a mercedes 7 speed automatic has little to push development or launch of a new 7 speed DSG , neverthless the 7 speed automatic is overshadowed by the Lexus LS 460 which offers an 8 speed automatic.

Rehaan · 2nd June 2007, 09:14

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What is the difference between VW's DSG and BMW's SMG?

http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/techni...arbox-dsg.html

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GTO Team-BHP Support Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Bombay Posts: 70,546 Thanked: 300,789 Times View My Garage	What with Benz releasing a 7 speed in their S-Class, everyone seems to have gotten onto the bandwagon. Either ways, the additional cog will only help them utilize power better. Considering how good the existing generation DSG is, we can only expect this next gen 7 speed to raise the bar.
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Dippy Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Mumbai, India Posts: 7,561 Thanked: 2,472 Times	The DSG is a jewel of a gearbox. The one in the Laura is an absolute delight to drive. With VW putting these in the Golf , I feel we could see the same 7 speed box in the Skodas on our shores next year. A seven speed Laura and Superb. Sounds delicious
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cheap_deal BHPian Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: unknown Posts: 465 Thanked: 8 Times	wow this is good news, loved the new golf gti with dsg. probably the only car i would get with flappy paddle gears. 0-60 faster than the manual tranny too.
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Kinetik BHPian Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Mumbai Posts: 324 Thanked: 7 Times	well DSG's are quite different in principle compared to a regular automatic so a mercedes 7 speed automatic has little to push development or launch of a new 7 speed DSG , neverthless the 7 speed automatic is overshadowed by the Lexus LS 460 which offers an 8 speed automatic. Last edited by Kinetik : 31st May 2007 at 12:29.
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