Is a Tiptronic Transmission the Same as an AT Transmission?
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A Tiptronic transmission is not the same as an AT transmission. A Tiptronic transmission refers to a type of automatic transmission that has a manual shifting function, rather than a specific type of transmission. An AT transmission specifically refers to a hydraulic mechanical automatic transmission composed of a torque converter and a planetary gear transmission. The AT transmission consists of four main parts: the torque converter, planetary gear transmission mechanism, shift execution mechanism, and hydraulic control system. Modern transmissions are equipped with intelligent control systems, and the manual shifting function is an additional feature added to the control system, which does not alter the internal structure of the original transmission.