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Old 29 Apr 2007, 15:35 (Ref:1902722)   #5
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In Formula 1 this year every competitive team is running a seamless shift gearbox. I would like to know how it works. Could anyone explain me what is the difference between a seamless shift gearbox and an automatic gearbox.
These are called sequential gearbox. Which also have electronic shifting no mechanical linkage.

BMW calls it thier SMG gear box. Porsche has their triptronic sequential gear box.

Many ppl call them "paddle shifters"

Info on differnt transmission:

http://www.autozine.org/technical_sc...ear_manual.htm


1) Is a seamless shift gearbox the same as a CVT (continously variable transmission? SEQUENTIAL

2) Do drivers have to shift gears themself. YES, right paddle UPshift, Left Paddle downshift

3) How many gears do these transmission have? 6 for road cars, 7 for F1 cars

4) Do they have discreet ratios? Road cars, yes, for the most part. Race cars the gear ratio is depended on the race circuit.

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