Anyone see or read anything regarding rumors that Mini will be getting a DCT auto in the future?

 

http://www.motoringfile.com/2017/05/...e-the-details/

 

Yes, I've seen the reports and articles but dealership knows nothing about upgrades beyond some fascia changes.

2017 production is halted so one would think if a DCT was going into the 2018 models, we would hear something more than a few spotty articles.

How great would it be go get some extra HP and Torque w/ a DCT in a 2018 Cooper S.

 

I will tell you the 8 speed with paddles on my Clubman S All4, with the sport tuning box, gives great joy. When I want to slam through the gears, it is quick to shift. When I'm just crusin' easy, it's smooth-shifting and a very 'smart' shift algorithm. Overall, very satisfied and, frankly, surprised with the sophistication of the drive train, from turbo to tranny to power distribution among the 4 wheels. And great brakes.

Overall, continually overjoyed at what is packed into this car. Trying to imagine how a DCT would improve things. ... but I'd sure like to find out