*UPDATE* GM Files Patent for 7-Speed Dual Clutch Gearbox

Kinda wondering if this will be offered instead of the 8-speed conventional automatic in, for example, the V-Sport Cadillacs (RWD/AWD)...

Well an Aisin 8-speed is in the V-Sport CTS now, but I could see it possibly being replaced with this instead of a GM Hydromatic 8-Speed in future.

Quite obvious that GM have gone on to do this! Such patenting offers some protection for their brand value!

Very Cool, Hopefully more reliable than the news on 9 speed tranny's.

The 9-speeds that Jeep is using are a ZF design but built by Chrysler.

My complaint with DCTs is their performance in traffic situations. I hope GM can address that with this transmission.

The 9-speeds that Jeep is using are a ZF design but built by Chrysler.

My complaint with DCTs is their performance in traffic situations. I hope GM can address that with this transmission.

The Ford one (Powershift or whatever it's called) used in Volvos is quite smooth even in traffic. Sampled it once in Sweden with a 1.6L diesel V60 wagon and with that engine I actually liked it better than the standard manual gearbox.

I seriously doubt that this will ever find an application in the C7 or a Caddy. The output gear arrangement is clearly that of a transverse FWD box.

Dangit! I didn't see that till you pointed that out. I guess I should update the article.

Not sure about the DCT...