At the International Motor Symposium in Vienna, Volkswagen AG Chairman Martin Winterkorn gave a forecast of the group’s future drive system technologies.
With Hyundai already announcing it will offer a 10-speed transmission from 2014 and Ford and GM jointly developing 9- and 10-speed autos, Volkswagen’s boss admitted the carmaker is also focusing on the development of a new 10-speed dual clutch gearbox (DSG / S tronic) that will help reduce fuel consumption. In addition, he said a high-performance diesel engine delivering 100 kW (134 hp) per liter of displacement is also in the pipeline.
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