Fiat Group to Launch Dual Clutch Gearbox For Alfa, Fiat and Lancia Models in 2009

Beginning in September 2009, the Fiat Group will offer its first-ever semi-automatic dual clutch gearbox. Fiat’s announcement comes only a few weeks after Volvo (click here) and BMW (see here) released their versions of semi-automated dual clutch transmissions.

The new 6-speed gearbox which Fiat calls DDC (Dual Dry Clutch) has been developed by Fiat Powertrain Technologies (FPT), a Fiat Group company and it’s one of three variants of a new family of 6speed transmissions dubbed “C635”. The other two variants are a manual and an automated manual transmission that will be available in June 2009 and 2010 respectively. -Continued

The new Fiat Powertrain Technologies C635 transmission will be used be used on various Fiat, Lancia and Alfa Romeo models in the B, C, and D segments provided that their maximum engine torque is up to 350 Nm or 258 lb/ft.

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