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The V6 also adds a pair of cogs thanks to its seven-speed automatic transmission on rear-wheel-drive variants.

Either engine can be combined with VW's six-speed manual or its slick-shifting seven-speed DSG dual-clutch unit.

Once behind the wheel, the driver controls the seven-speed DSG gearbox with the paddle- shifters on the steering wheel.

The same goes for the seven-speed dual-clutch transmission, multi-link rear suspension, and direct fuel injection.

It will also get a new gearbox too, in the shape of the California's seven-speed double clutch unit.

The new 911 model making its debut in Frankfurt next week will be offered with a seven-speed manual or a seven-speed clutchless PDK.

AMG has seen fit to design a new seven-speed transaxle gearbox for the SLS.

Ferrari's experimental 599 has the car's V12 engine coupled to a seven-speed automated gearbox which also contains an electric motor.

Its petrol engine, a V8, is connected to the rear wheels via a seven-speed automated gearbox.

The engine is connected to a new seven-speed Speedshift MCT automatic transmission that can change gears in just 100 milliseconds.

Perhaps we will even see a seven-speed second-generation DSG in the new car.

A seven-speed dual-clutch gearbox will be optional.

We can't help but wonder how things would have been if a six- or a seven-speed was added as an aid to increase mileage on this lead sled;