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      02-22-2014, 06:13 PM   #72
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Originally Posted by hwelvaar
DCT is much heavier, and more expensive to maintain.

Besides, the ZF 8-speed is really good. When Chris Harris drove the M135i BMW with the ZF 8-speed, he thought he was actually driving with a DCT equipped car.
That's how fast/smooth it shifts.
From what I've seen, Getrag's 7DCT transmission is actually ~20lbs lighter than ZF's 8HP automatic.
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