Volvo Cars launches Powershift. Two Transmissions in One

Bob · Jan 13th, 2008, 16:10

Two-litre turbodiesel versions of the Volvo C30, S40 and V50 are now also available with a fully-automatic transmission. This new Powershift transmission is a six-speed unit. It features twin wet clutches that provide gearchanging comfort on a par with that of a fully-automatic transmission, yet with the performance one expects of a manual gearbox. What is more, it significantly cuts fuel consumption compared with a conventional automatic transmission

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RoyMacDonald · Jan 24th, 2008, 22:12

This is the same as the transmission in my 55 plate VW Golf Mk V. I think Audi have been using it since 2003.

Roy

Jan 13th, 2008, 16:10	#1
Bob Club Director Last Online: Today 14:17 Join Date: Nov 1999 Location: From Neath, now London View Photos By: Bob	Volvo Cars launches Powershift. Two Transmissions in One Two-litre turbodiesel versions of the Volvo C30, S40 and V50 are now also available with a fully-automatic transmission. This new Powershift transmission is a six-speed unit. It features twin wet clutches that provide gearchanging comfort on a par with that of a fully-automatic transmission, yet with the performance one expects of a manual gearbox. What is more, it significantly cuts fuel consumption compared with a conventional automatic transmission Click here to read the full report

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RoyMacDonald VOC Member Last Online: Feb 1st, 2023 11:27 Join Date: May 2007 Location: Rye, East Sussex View Photos By: RoyMacDonald	This is the same as the transmission in my 55 plate VW Golf Mk V. I think Audi have been using it since 2003. Roy __________________ 1984 245 SE 1986 345 SE Auto 1991 940 TD Auto 2003 XC90 D5 SE AWD Geartronic2002 V70 D5 SE Auto 2014 V40 D2 SE Tiptronic Cross Country 2017 V40 D2 Cross Country Geartronic Pro 2015 XC60 D5 Polestar SE Lux Nav AWD Geartronic

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