automated manual transmission

English

Noun

automated manual transmission (plural automated manual transmissions)

1. (automotive) A type of single-clutch automatic transmission that is closely based on the internal design and mechanical build and of a conventional manual transmission; but is computer-controlled, and does require any manual input from the driver to change gear or actuate the clutch.

Synonyms

• AMT (abbreviation)

Related terms

• clutchless manual transmission