A direct-shift gearbox, commonly abbreviated to DSG, is an electronically controlled dual clutch multiple-shaft gearbox in a transaxle design, with automatic clutch operation and with fully automatic or semi-manual gear selection. The first actual dual-clutch transmissions were derived from Porsche in-house development for their Model 962 racing cars in the 1980s.
In simple terms, a DSG automates two separate “manual” gearboxes (and clutches) contained within one housing and working as one unit. It was designed by BorgWarner and is licensed to the Volkswagen Group, with support by IAV GmbH. By using two independent clutches, a DSG can achieve faster shift times and eliminates the torque converter of a conventional epicyclic automatic transmission.
Here at Motor Continental Volkswagen Audi Centre, we are specialised in the repair, replacement and fault finding of the Volkswagen Audi Group DSG gearboxes, we also carry out the DSG gearbox services, please give us a call today to get a quote on your DSG service.
