Karatekidhero t1_ixzxdte wrote on November 27, 2022 at 6:27 PM Reply to ELI5 how automatic cars avoid chewing up first gear by neonpablo In addition to torque converter, many higher end sport cars use Dual Clutch Transmissions. In that case there is an actual clutch that engages/slips into 1st gear, just like you would do in a manual. Permalink 2
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Reply to ELI5 how automatic cars avoid chewing up first gear by neonpablo
In addition to torque converter, many higher end sport cars use Dual Clutch Transmissions. In that case there is an actual clutch that engages/slips into 1st gear, just like you would do in a manual.