One of the biggest automotive technological developments in the past 20 years is the dual-clutch gearbox, also known as the dual-clutch transmission (DCT). It’s been a performance game (and gear ...

According to VW’s own figures, a 247 hp (250 PS) Golf R32 fitted with the DSG transmission could hit 62 mph (100 km/h) in 6.4 seconds, compared with 6.6 seconds for the six-speed manual version ...