Bob Tom wrote:
>
> DC unvielled its well-kept secret Chrysler ME Four-Twelve, 2-door sports
> car.
> Powered by a 6.0L four-turbo V12 cranking out 850 hp, it goes 0-60 in
> under 3 seconds and has a top speed of 240 mph. Is that a hemi :-P
> Getting it moving is 7-speed auto. transmission sending torque to the
> rear wheels with 200-millisecond shift times (no Transgo here!).
>
Yeah... the tranny is actually a dual-clutch manual. It is actually in
the next gear before you have even shifted. There are two paths for the
power to follow, and all you do when shifting is swap clutches. Very
cool design, I just don't want to have to pay for it if it breaks.
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