Mototronic anyone?

[Duncan Thomson]

>It uses those 6 dummy speeds only when you have the shifter in the
>'manual' gate.  In the fully auto mode, it's supposed to be completely
>stepless.

Yep, you're right... I had a longer chat to Dad last night, and it's
apparently pretty cool...
So for general acceleration, you put it in 'auto' mode and plant your foot,
it locks the revs at peak power and uses the gearing to achieve maximum
acceleration, then if approaching a corner, you can shift it over to the
'manual' gate, and use that to allow more control through the corner...

>There is indeed an electronic-controlled lock-up clutch instead of
>the torque convertor found in slushboxes.  This is partly what gives the
>multitronic its sprightly performance compared to a traditional slushbox.

yeah, dad's impression was that the gearbox was actually a bit harsh for
the v6 it was mated to...

>I have not driven a multitronic car to report on the feel.  This is all
>based on what I have read.

yeah, a pity I didn't get a drive either...
but according to what dad said, it sounds like a pretty cool gearbox...!

Duncan