Magna International Inc has announced that Dongfeng GETRAG Transmission Co Ltd, a joint venture formed in 2012 between GETRAG and Dongfeng Motor Group, has started serial production at its plant in Wuhan, China. The plant is manufacturing the GETRAG 6DCT150, a third-generation dual-clutch transmission (DCT) with a new compact gear design that was developed jointly by the JV partners.

The 6DCT150 is a six-speed DCT developed for front-transverse applications in small and compact cars. With six forward gears, one reverse gear and a wet clutch, the automatic transmission addresses market demands in China for a smaller, lower weight system. In addition, the transmission could contribute to a favorable fleet fuel-consumption rating as well as lower fuel costs for individual vehicle purchasers. Another DCT family member, the GETRAG 6DCT200 will also be brought to the China car market in 2017.

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