# Dual Clutch Gear Box

**URL:** <https://community.cartalk.com/t/dual-clutch-gear-box/72004>\
**Category:** Maintenance/Repairs\
**Tags:** hyundai\
**Created:** [April 20, 2012, 1:03am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/dual-clutch-gear-box/72004 "2012-04-20T01:03:01Z")\
**Posts on this page:** 2\
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**Author:** ![puneriashu](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/a8b319/32.png) [@puneriashu](https://community.cartalk.com/u/puneriashu)\
**Post date:** [April 20, 2012, 1:03am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/dual-clutch-gear-box/72004/1 "2012-04-20T01:03:01Z")

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I am novice in automotive engineering. But, can someone help me understand what is dual clutch gear box, does it make sense for Automatic transmission? Are there any disadvantages in not having one in your car?  
Thanks

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**Author:** ![shadowfax](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/shadowfax/32/13026_2.png) [@shadowfax](https://community.cartalk.com/u/shadowfax)\
**Post date:** [April 20, 2012, 1:35am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/dual-clutch-gear-box/72004/2 "2012-04-20T01:35:47Z")

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