Are There More Manual or Automatic Sports Cars?
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Most sports cars are manual. There are three commonly used automatic transmissions in cars: AT transmission, CVT transmission, and dual-clutch transmission. Most sports cars use dual-clutch transmissions and AT transmissions, which differ in their working principles and structures. Below is a detailed introduction: Dual-Clutch Transmission: The dual-clutch transmission is actually a product developed based on the manual transmission. This transmission only has one additional set of clutches and a shift control mechanism compared to a manual transmission. One set of clutches in this transmission controls the odd-numbered gears, while the other set controls the even-numbered gears. The dual-clutch transmission offers fast shifting speeds and high transmission efficiency. There are two types of dual-clutch transmissions: dry and wet. The clutch plates in a dry dual-clutch transmission are not immersed in transmission oil, while those in a wet dual-clutch transmission are immersed in transmission oil. AT Transmission: The AT transmission can also be called a torque converter transmission, which connects to the engine via a torque converter. The AT transmission contains many planetary gears, and this transmission relies on planetary gears to change speed and torque. The AT transmission provides smoother shifting and better reliability and durability. The AT transmission can withstand relatively large torque, but its shifting speed is not as fast as that of a dual-clutch transmission.