Oerlikon Graziano unveils OGeco hybrid 6-speed AMT

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An alternative to DCT is on the cards. Transmission specialist Oerlikon Graziano has unveiled details of its new OGeco hybrid six-speed automated manual transmission, which it says will be more cost effective, lighter and efficient than DCT alternatives.

The hybrid unit, designed for high performance vehicles with a transaxle transmission configuration, is suitable for front- and rear-wheel drive applications. Design elements include a two-speed electric motor transmission solution enabled by a twin-shaft AMT layout.

The company says that despite increased low speed comfort, there’s no compromise on rapid shift times and responsiveness during spirited driving, with smooth shifting at low to medium vehicle performance matching current DCT expectations. Meanwhile, the transition to high-performance is enabled by significant torque infill to reduce shift shock.

The OGeco transmission isn’t yet ready for deployment though – it’s due to be trialed in a front-engined, rear-wheel drive high-performance demonstrator vehicle in early 2014. The production vehicle will be equipped with an OGeco prototype transmission, electric motor and ancillaries by Vocis, fitting into the space previously occupied by a seven-speed DCT.

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  • juan on Dec 16, 2013 at 4:22 pm

    amt like savvy amt?

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  • Paul Si on Dec 16, 2013 at 4:26 pm

    An Oerlikon in your car …. hmmmmmm.
    Like the sound of it. 20mm, or 25mm?

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    • letstorque on Dec 16, 2013 at 7:58 pm

      I only knew Oerlikon make big gun, either 76mm naval or 30mm AA gun.

      Didn’t know it make auto parts too

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  • kadajawi on Dec 16, 2013 at 5:24 pm

    AMT that is as fast as a DSG unit? Hm… Also, this being a hybrid gearbox (what?) does it mean they have a small electric motor + battery inside? Sounds like it, since the electric motor will fill in when the petrol motor is disconnected? Does this also mean that the first few meters to get the car rolling will be assisted/done by the electric motor (thus making less wear and tear on the clutch and providing for a smoother start)? It does sound interesting…

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    • kadajawi on Dec 16, 2013 at 5:29 pm

      Wait, the company provides the gearboxes for the McLaren P1 (AMT unit) and Lamborghini Aventador? And the electric motor in this gearbox has 120 kW? I guess the Proton GSC will do without then…

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  • Thor cabut on Dec 16, 2013 at 5:48 pm

    I cant understand, can somebody explain how it work

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  • driver on Dec 16, 2013 at 7:25 pm

    Not enough information on the mechanism.

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