Dual Clutch Auto for GT350

[10splaya22]

Thanks for the info re the Ford GT race car's box. I assume you have that from a reliable source.

I added the to my last statement to tip the reader to J_Maher's spelling of LeMons instead of Le Mans. Since you are from Japan and may not know about LeMons racing, here is a pointer. https://www.24hoursoflemons.com/
I'm sure you will agree now that LeMons cars do not likely have sequential transmissions.

I got the info from here for the Ford GT. I think Multimatic is a good source.: http://multimaticmotorsports.com/multimatic-technical/2016-ford-gt-lmgtegtlm/

And I understand the difference. Maybe its better spelled Lemons lol. I am familiar with it. I'm actually from the US but living in Japan for work right now haha. But yes Lemons cars do not have sequential transmissions, I didn't pick up the smiley at the end.

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[JohnZiraldo]

I got the info from here for the Ford GT. I think Multimatic is a good source.: http://multimaticmotorsports.com/multimatic-technical/2016-ford-gt-lmgtegtlm/
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Drew, thanks for the pointer. I did not find the word sequential transmission, but the site led me to this great article about how Ricardo designed and built the 6 speed manual transmission for the 2002 Ford GT.
https://www.ricardo.com/Global/IA/Our-Markets-1/HPV_Motorsport/Ford GT case study.pdf

The only info I found so far for the 2016 Ford GT racer refers to a paddle shifted 6-speed. Does a paddle shifted manual transmission mean by definition a sequential transmission?

 

[thePill]

Drew, thanks for the pointer. I did not find the word sequential transmission, but the site led me to this great article about how Ricardo designed and built the 6 speed manual transmission for the 2002 Ford GT.
https://www.ricardo.com/Global/IA/Our-Markets-1/HPV_Motorsport/Ford GT case study.pdf

The only info I found so far for the 2016 Ford GT racer refers to a paddle shifted 6-speed. Does a paddle shifted manual transmission mean by definition a sequential transmission?

Is assume that but you can't speculate on anything these days.

 

[thePill]

For anyone who has not heard an in-car video of a Ford GT going up and down through the gears with it's DCT transmission check this out.


Now instead of the EBV6, imagine the sound of the 5.2 FPC with a DCT at 8200RPM.

As the days go on, I can see the need for a PDK competitor. The situation certainly has changed since 2010 for sure. At one time, Ford set their sights on BMW and the M division. The Boss and ultimately the GT350 was the fruit of that endeavor. It seems Ford is pushing the GT350 up against Porsches 991 911's. If the GT350 is left alone, it could very well leave the GT4 in the dust. They should be bringing a GT4 RS along shortly if one isn't out already.

What about the GT3??? I'm hoping the GT500 is a legitimate Street Fighter and is homologated for GT3.

In my opinion, Audi, Porsche and the Corvette are the main contenders in GT4. I do assume BMW and Nissan could attract decent drivers.

Looks like Dean and Nate took home some titles this year in SCCA PWC GTS. Another class that will be absorbed into GT4.

Look at Mustangs drivers:

Dean, Nate, Billy, Jr., Scott... Multimatic, Roush, Tiger... Ford is better equipped

 

[thePill]

Judging by the article which said the topic was in the forums, not likely. That would mean a person would go to C&D, tell them this info, and then say 'oh yeah, I'm from Mustang6g so mention that a lot'...

It's sounds more likely they identified the wrong source as there was no mention of DCTs on this forum prior to the article and your glorification of it as gospel.

While on the topic, when you say proof what exactly are you referring to? Don't get upset when people aren't quick to jump on your new info when the source is Facebook. That's not really 'proof'.

What is even more likely...

Information was taken to a major media outlet to write an article on instead of sharing it here. What Jalopnik and R&T saw gave them confidence enough to quickly write an article about it. They mentioned M6G several times and I'm almost positive, two seperate media outlets didn't reference the wrong site at the same time.

What likely happened was a member with information took it to the major media to see who would publish it. Two of them published something and referenced M6G.

A few members, for what ever reasons, desired the GT350's production to end.

 

[thePill]

Well, this DCT stuff may very well end up an option in 2018. I know one thing, as far as lap times go, maybe .5 to 1.0 seconds faster than the GT350R.

 

[J_Maher_AMG]

Thanks for the info re the Ford GT race car's box. I assume you have that from a reliable source.

I added the to my last statement to tip the reader to J_Maher's spelling of LeMons instead of Le Mans. Since you are from Japan and may not know about LeMons racing, here is a pointer. https://www.24hoursoflemons.com/
I'm sure you will agree now that LeMons cars do not likely have sequential transmissions.

LMAO oops, misspell on my part

Saw that link and almost died when I realized my mistake :lol:

 

[10splaya22]

Drew, thanks for the pointer. I did not find the word sequential transmission, but the site led me to this great article about how Ricardo designed and built the 6 speed manual transmission for the 2002 Ford GT.
https://www.ricardo.com/Global/IA/Our-Markets-1/HPV_Motorsport/Ford GT case study.pdf

The only info I found so far for the 2016 Ford GT racer refers to a paddle shifted 6-speed. Does a paddle shifted manual transmission mean by definition a sequential transmission?

No it doesn't but I think all the cars that race in LeMans use some sort of sequential transmission. A normal DCT couldn't handle the abuse. Also seen is that its a 6 speed in the race car vs a 7 speed for the street car.

Second I found an article here:
http://www.ricardo.com/en-GB/News--...mission-customers-at-the-24-Hours-of-Le-Mans/

“Ricardo would like to congratulate its many customers that competed at the 24 Hours of Le Mans this weekend,” commented Ricardo Performance Products managing director Mark Barge. “Ricardo has been a trusted supplier of driveline and transmission technology to this market for 23 years, and we understand the importance of lightweight design, high quality manufacture and race-robustness in this highly competitive form of endurance motorsport. We look forward to continuing to support all of our customers through the remainder of this year and into the 2017 season.”

Ricardo is one of the racing transmission manufacturers that compete.

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