Volkswagen Introduces New Seven-Speed DSG for 2008 that Utilizes Dry Clutches

The latest evolution of Volkswagen’s pioneering DSG twin-clutch gearbox, now featuring seven gears, greater efficiency and a more compact design is set to make its debut in the new year.

The new transversely mounted seven-speed DSG gearbox is revolutionary. It distances itself from the existing six-speed DSG gearbox, which uses a pair of clutches immersed in oil, by adopting a pair of dry clutches. This not only saves considerable weight and improves the efficiency of the system but also makes the new gearbox more compact.


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LexSucks - 12/26/2007 11:25:11 AM

-4 Boost

Why put all this cool technology in weak underpowered econoboxes?

If you want a car with a DSG transmission today you have two choices. A bugatti Veyron or a number of econoboxes from VW. I know that the Evo X has a DSG tranny, but I want more than a modified lancer (econobox). How about a nice 300-350hp car (that isn't an econobox) that has that transmission? Until then DSG isn't even worth mentioning IMO.

investor27 - 12/26/2007 1:31:46 PM

+2 Boost

It would be nice to have a DSG gearbox for 300+ HP, but I wouldn't go as far as to say that it's worthless for anything less than that. Clearly, you have not driven the GTI DSG gearbox before making that statement.

TheGenius - 12/28/2007 9:40:58 AM

+1 Boost

Guys there is already a 7 speed dsg box that handles 1000Hp. Its the original gearbox that came with the Veyron. The innovation here is not the 7 speed gearbox. Its the dry clutch system which helps to reduce weight..