column shifter and floor shifter ?
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2008 R350 & 2008 C300
Just did some research on the E63 and I have to say I was wrong about the transmission. They are indeed using the "Multi-Clutch Technology Transmission" (currently only offered in the SL63 till now) that uses a multi-clutch in place of a normal torque converter for faster shifts including a launch control button for those kick **** take offs. While its similar to a Ferrari dual clutch system it's not quite the as fluid, but its light years beyond the out going E63 trans and should knock a few tenths off the times.
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Just did some research on the E63 and I have to say I was wrong about the transmission. They are indeed using the "Multi-Clutch Technology Transmission" (currently only offered in the SL63 till now) that uses a multi-clutch in place of a normal torque converter for faster shifts including a launch control button for those kick **** take offs. While its similar to a Ferrari dual clutch system it's not quite the as fluid, but its light years beyond the out going E63 trans and should knock a few tenths off the times.
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The outgoing AMG transmission is just a 7 speed with a manual mode. That's it pretty much. Even the 5'er was like that. The new AMG transmission that is in the SL63 comes with a load of features similar to the M5 and M6 with launch control and other characteristics. MB finally came out with a tranny that can compete with the M dual clutch and other makes as well. I don't think the C63 has this new transmission.
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2009 SL550 Roadster Diamond White, 2008 CLK550 Coupe Obsidian Black
The new trans debuted on the SL63, but I wasn't aware it was going to be used in the E63 until I read up on it. I just figured because the C63 didn't get the new trans that the E63 wouldn't either. I guess the first give away should have been the pictures of the E63 switch gear that I myself posted awhile back lol.
