Transmission Technologies in Motorsport

Transmission Technologies in Motorsport

Every bit of delay in gear shifting can cost racers the victory. Therefore, engineers involved in the process of the transmission development for racing cars frequently come up with unusual solutions to gain competitive advantage. In this section, you will learn about Racing Transmissions, Performance Torque Converters, Lubricants, Transmission Parts, and other peculiar technologies implemented in racing cars.


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