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Originally Posted by RPM90
I define an auto "automatic" trans as a trans which uses a torque converter to couple engine power to the trans, and then the shifts are done without further need for driver input, once the forward "drive" is selected.
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By very definition "automatic" means it shifts by itself. Throwing the torque converter in there is pointless. Do you not consider a CVT an automatic? All torque converter based transmission can take driver input for gear selection. Calling them manuals because of that is just marketing BS.
DCT is an automatic transmission. It shifts automatically. That doesn't means it's the same as a traditional torque converter based transmission, but it's damn sure not manual in any sense of the word.