What are the advantages and disadvantages of DCT?
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DCT's advantages and disadvantages: The advantages of this transmission are fast shifting speed and high transmission efficiency; the disadvantages are that its reliability, durability, and shifting smoothness are not as good as CVT and AT transmissions. DCT stands for dual-clutch transmission, and its structure is similar to that of a manual transmission. This type of transmission simply adds an extra set of shifting control mechanism and an extra clutch compared to a manual transmission. One clutch in the dual-clutch transmission controls the odd-numbered gears, while the other controls the even-numbered gears. The dual-clutch transmission offers fast shifting speed and high transmission efficiency, and it is commonly found in performance cars or vehicles equipped with small-displacement turbocharged engines.