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      02-07-2013, 10:10 AM   #20
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Originally Posted by BEAR-AvHistory View Post
The “Sport Automatic” looks to be an 8 speed Steptronic with paddle shifters & more aggressive shift software for $500 extra. Its still a Steptronic auto not a DCT.

A DCT is a twin wet clutch assembly fronting a standard manual gearbox with computer controlled shifting. The Steptronic is a Torque Converter fronting a standard auto planetary gear/clutch pack assembly transmission.
Thanks buddy. Like I said I've been wrong before. Couldn't remember what I read about the f30 for sure.
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