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Originally Posted by M3WC
What...this thing has a 7-speed dual clutch transmission.
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Several of the F48 models used DCT as well.
Ford has used DCT in several of their smaller/cheaper cars for a dozen+ years. I think DCT fell out of favor due to worse fuel efficiency and inability to handle higher torque loads.
Possibly the DCT in the F48/U11 is smaller than the 8-speed Steptronic, and probably costs less. Even if there is a fuel economy trade-off.