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How Many Types of Car Transmissions Are There?

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SanVincent

07/29/25 3:07am

Common car transmissions include the following types: 1. Manual Transmission: Vehicles equipped with manual transmissions require the driver to use both hands and feet to shift gears during driving. 2. Automated Manual Transmission (AMT): Vehicles with AMT transmissions can be classified under automatic transmission vehicles. 3. Hydraulic Automatic Transmission (AT): This type of transmission consists of a torque converter, planetary gear mechanism, hydraulic control system, and electronic control system. 4. Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT): In terms of driving operation, cars with CVT transmissions also use a gear lever to select parking, reverse, neutral, and forward gears or manual gears. 5. Dual-Clutch Automatic Transmission (DCT): In terms of operation, dual-clutch automatic transmissions still fall under the category of automatic transmissions. In terms of shifting speed and quality, the more logical dual-clutch automatic transmission performs better than AMT transmissions.

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VonAaron

08/12/25 6:59am

How many types of car transmissions are there? Common transmission types include manual transmission (MT), automatic transmission (AT), continuously variable transmission (CVT), and dual-clutch transmission (DCT). With a manual transmission, you have to press the clutch and shift gears yourself, which offers a sense of control but can be tiring in traffic jams. An automatic transmission is like a smart butler, shifting gears on its own, making it very convenient, though older models may have higher fuel consumption. A continuously variable transmission provides smooth, seamless driving without any jerking, making it ideal for city commuting. A dual-clutch transmission shifts as fast as a sports car, offering great performance but with a more complex structure. Recently, single-speed transmissions have become popular in electric vehicles due to their simple structure and high efficiency. Different transmissions vary significantly in price, so when choosing a car, consider your usual driving conditions and habits.

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