03-18-2019, 12:51 PM
Nah, the reason you see ZF's in some of those applications is because they're smoother from low speeds than a DCT. All of the supercars and hypercars have DCT's and are pushing anywhere from 500-ish horsepower to 1500 hp in the Chiron. A DCT also has less drive-train power loss than a torque converter auto.
When you see manufacturers like BMW claim they're switching to a ZF because their DCT can't handle the power, that is them putting PR spin on how they've decided to allocate their resources. BMW can save money by taking the ZF they put in the X5M, X6M, and M5, and slap it into the X3M, X4M, and next M3/M4. Otherwise, they'd need to spend money on one transmission for the SUV M-cars, and another for the M3/M4. They can, but they figured they can save money and maybe not lose that many customers.
When you see manufacturers like BMW claim they're switching to a ZF because their DCT can't handle the power, that is them putting PR spin on how they've decided to allocate their resources. BMW can save money by taking the ZF they put in the X5M, X6M, and M5, and slap it into the X3M, X4M, and next M3/M4. Otherwise, they'd need to spend money on one transmission for the SUV M-cars, and another for the M3/M4. They can, but they figured they can save money and maybe not lose that many customers.
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Past: 2018 Honda Civic Type-R, 2015 Yamaha R1, 2009 BMW M3, 2013 Aprilia RSV4R, 2006 Honda Ridgeline, 2006 Porsche Cayman S, 2012 Ducati 1199, 2009 Subaru WRX, 2008 CBR1000RR, 2009 Kawasaki ZX-6R, 2000 Toyota Tundra, 2005 Honda CBR600RR, 1996 Acura Integra GS-R, 1996 Acura Integra GS-R, 1997 Honda Civic EX
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