Volkswagen Ten-Speed DSG Details Emerge, Could Debut In 2015 Passat

Volkswagen has used the annual Vienna Motor Symposium to detail features of its new ten-speed dual clutch DSG automatic transmission.

Speaking at the symposium, VW development boss Hans-Jakob Neusser said the new transmission can handle up to 500Nm of torque, and can be matched with either longitudinal or transversely-mounted engines.

The move to double-digit ratios was first announced by Volkswagen boss Martin Winterkorn at last year’s Vienna symposium, with a new high-performance diesel project revealed at the same time.