Tochigi - Honda seems to be doing a great revolution in creating the engine more fuel efficient . After introducing the three types of the latest tech VTEC TURBO engine ( 1.0 - liter , 1.5 - liter and 2.0 - liter ) , Honda also will play an 8-speed transmission technology berkopling double ( Direct - Shift Gearbox , DSG ) .
Certainty plan uses 8-speed transmission has been disclosed Honda in front of journalists the world in Tochigi , Japan , today, Tuesday ( 19/11 ) . The gear shift system will continue generation 7 - speed transmission .
According to Honda , compared to a 5-speed transmission , 8 - speed dual-clutch can save fuel consumption by 8 percent and improves acceleration performance time by more than 10 percent .
Honda applying torque converter in the 8-speed transmission system . The device is intended to smooth the process of changing the level of acceleration . Although the parties did not want to answer the Honda car model that will apply the 8-speed transmission , but they say that electronic technology is ready.
Transmission likely will be charged double berkopling Honda car models engined 2.0 - liter to 3.0 - liter . Honda also hinted that the transmission 7 - speed and 8 - speed double clutch will be a standard feature .
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