: a device for transmitting and amplifying torque especially by hydraulic means
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Recent Examples on the WebAs in the brawnier AMG models, the nine-speed automatic gearbox uses a wet clutch rather than a torque converter to improve response. Mike Duff, Car and Driver, 29 June 2022 An 8-speed torque converter automatic is standard on all models. Michael Harley, Forbes, 3 June 2022 Power reaches the wheels via an 8-speed automatic gearbox with torque converter, built in-house. Kyle Edward, Forbes, 1 May 2022 The most significant powertrain change is the arrival of a new wet-clutch nine-speed transmission, which has planetary gears like a conventional automatic but uses a clutch pack instead of a torque converter to improve off-the-line response. Mike Duff, Car and Driver, 14 Mar. 2022 And the 707 swaps out the conventional nine-speed automatic transmission in the regular DBX to AMG’s snappier nine-speed gearbox with a wet-clutch pack instead of a torque converter. Mike Duff, Car and Driver, 1 Feb. 2022 Lotus will also continue to offer a torque converter auto with the V-6. Mike Duff, Car and Driver, 6 July 2021 The stator directs the flow of transmission fluid inside the torque converter. Ray Magliozzi, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 July 2021 This is a big upgrade from the GT-Line trim which only uses a regular torque converter automatic transmission. Kyle Edward, Forbes, 8 May 2021 See More