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What are the types of car transmissions?

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AngeloLee

07/28/25 5:51pm

Here are the types of car transmissions: 1. Manual transmission. 2. Tiptronic automatic transmission. 3. CVT continuously variable transmission. 4. CVT transmission with gears. 5. Dual-clutch transmission. 6. AMT transmission. 7. Sequential transmission. The functions of the transmission are as follows: 1. Change the transmission ratio to expand the range of torque and speed changes of the driving wheels, adapt to frequently changing driving conditions, and allow the engine to operate under favorable working conditions. 2. Enable the car to reverse while maintaining the same engine rotation direction. 3. Use neutral to interrupt power transmission, allowing the engine to start and accelerate, facilitating gear shifting or power output.

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JuniperDella

08/11/25 11:49pm

I've been driving manual transmission cars for over twenty years, and there's a lot to know about transmissions. The most common is the manual transmission, which requires pressing the clutch to shift gears—it's fun to drive but tiring in city traffic. Automatic transmissions are everywhere now, shifting gears on their own for convenience, using a torque converter to transfer power—smooth but slightly less fuel-efficient. Dual-clutch transmissions have become popular in recent years; they use two sets of clutches that alternate, shifting as fast as a sports car, though they might jerk at low speeds. CVT (continuously variable transmission) is mainly used in Japanese cars, with a steel belt and no fixed gears, offering ultra-smooth acceleration but a dull engine sound during hard acceleration. There's also a hybrid-specific transmission that seamlessly combines engine and electric motor power using planetary gears, something Toyota hybrids excel at. The type of transmission directly affects the driving experience, so I recommend test-driving different options.

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