Twin Clutch SST
Automotive transmissions |
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Manual |
Automatic / Semi-automatic |
Twin Clutch SST (Sport- or Sportronic Shift Transmission) is the
Operation
TC-SST uses dual-
The operation of TC-SST is smoother than that of a conventional automatic transmission because it uses clutches instead of a
The odd and even gear shafts are linked via a
Drive modes
TC-SST allows switching between three shifting programmes: "Normal", which uses relatively low engine-speed shift points to deliver conservative shifting biased towards optimized fuel economy;[8] "Sport", for use when driving in the mountains or when engine braking is required;[9] and "S-Sport", which keeps the engine turning at even higher revs compared to "Sport".[10] "Launch control" is also available only in "S-Sport" mode.
Note: "S-Sport" is only available from the factory on Evolution X MR editions and not on the TC-SST found in current Lancer Ralliart, which makes do with Normal and Sport modes.[4] Towards the end of 2012, however, aftermarket car tuners figured out how to successfully flash/reflash (see Chip tuning for details) the Lancer Ralliart's Transmission control unit with the Evolution X MR's transmission software, giving the Lancer Ralliart "S-Sport mode", which includes higher RPM engine operation and launch control. Debate still exists, however, regarding whether or not the different 5th and 6th gear ratios found in the Ralliart transmission (when compared to the Evo X MR TC-SST, see gear ratios below) adds extra mechanical stress to an "S-Sport Mode" flashed Ralliart Transmission.
Gear ratios for Lancer Evolution X MR
1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | 5th | 6th | final |
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3.655 | 2.368 | 1.754 | 1.322 | 1.008 | 0.775 | 4.065 |
(Source: "2008 Mitsubishi Lancer Evo MR: TC-SST Gearing", Brent Romans,
Gear ratios for Lancer Ralliart
1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | 5th | 6th | final |
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3.655 | 2.368 | 1.754 | 1.322 | 0.983 | 0.731 | 4.062 |
Applications
- Mitsubishi Lancer Ralliart
- Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution X
- Mitsubishi Outlander / Citroën C-Crosser / Peugeot 4007
References
- ^ a b "SS-T: The Magic Inside the Evo X", The Motor Report, April 14, 2008
- ^ a b c "Mitsubishi Motors develops S-AWC vehicle dynamics control system & Twin Clutch SST automated manual transmission" (Press release). Mitsubishi Motors. 10 July 2007. Retrieved 10 November 2009.
- ^ a b c d e "2008 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution debuts two new transmissions: 6-speed Twin-Clutch Sportronic Shift Transmission (TC-SST) for Evolution MR and 5-speed manual for Evolution GSR" (Press release). Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. 15 November 2007. Archived from the original on 22 April 2007. Retrieved 10 November 2009.
- ^ a b c "Technical Analysis: Twin-Clutch Sportronic Shift Transmission", Shaun Bailey, Road & Track, March 2008
- Inside Line, August 21, 2008
- ^ "Mitsubishi Motors' S-AWC Integrally Controls Vehicle Behaviors with 2 ECUs", Naoshige Shimizu, Nikkei Electronics, July 11, 2007
- ^ "Stop this twin-clutch madness now", John McIlroy, Autocar, April 8, 2008
- ^ "Mitsubishi Lancer RalliArt – Twin Clutch SST Transmission", MPG-o-matic
- ^ "Mitsubishi releases details on S-AWC and Twin Clutch SST", Damon Lavrinc, Autoblog.com, July 10, 2007
- ^ "Mitsubishi reveals Twin Clutch SST gearbox", Paultan.org, July 10, 2007
External links
- Getrag Powershift 6DCT470 Transmission and Presskit, Getrag website
- "Twin Clutch-SST (Sport Shift Transmission) systematic", TC-SST schematic, .pdf file, Mitsubishi Motors North America press release