The Germans have always been known for the introduction of revolutionary technology, no surprises there. Talking about Volkswagen in particular, it has been responsible for a lot radical stuff, including dual-clutch gearboxes and W-shaped engine blocks, to say the least. Thanks to the company's penchant for constant progress and development, it has now announced a 10-speed dual clutch gearbox and a 268bhp TDI diesel motor among other remarkable new technologies.
Volkswagen introduced the world's first production DSG in 2003 and has since offered both 6- and 7-speed variants. The company claims the new 10-speed automatic transmission for engines with up to 550 Nm of torque contributes towards further lowering of CO2 emissions via the efficient layout of its gear steps.
Here's a complete list of the new technologies announced by Volkswagen:
1. Mild hybrid - shuts off the TSI/TDI when it is not being used
2. Stop-start 2.0 - engine shuts off at speeds under 7Km/h
3. 2.0 TDI with 240 PS* - bi-turbo Passat consumes 5.3 l/100 km
4. 2.0 TDI with 272 PS - bi-turbo plus electric booster
5. 10-speed DSG - new automatic for engines with up to 550Nm of torque
6. Lightweight design with lightweight panels - sandwich construction from motorsport
7. Infrared-reflecting dashboard - pigments that reject heat
8. Low-E glass sunroof - oxide film blocks infrared radiation
9. Range manager - maximum range in Auto mode
10. Air conditioning in electric cars - need-based and extremely efficient
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