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Are There More Manual or Automatic Sports Cars?

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CeciliaAnn

07/29/25 8:34pm

"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. Here are the specific details: Dual-Clutch Transmission: The dual-clutch transmission is actually developed based on the manual transmission. This transmission only adds an extra set of clutches and a shift control mechanism compared to the 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. AT Transmission: The AT transmission, also known as the torque converter transmission, connects to the engine via a torque converter. The AT transmission contains many planetary gears, which it relies on to change speed and torque. The AT transmission provides smoother shifting and better reliability and durability. It can handle relatively large torque, but its shifting speed is not as fast as that of the dual-clutch transmission."

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