The life of the clutch, being an integral component of the transmission, directly impacts the gearbox's stability. A finite element model and a thermodynamic numerical method of a multi-disc clutch ...

Centerforce’s DS multi-disc clutch line has been proven to handle more than 1,300 pound-feet of torque while maintaining a street-able pedal feel and delivery. Centerforce has now adapted this ...

When Chevrolet introduced the first all-new Corvette in more than a decade, the C5 1997 Corvette was the most advanced ever up to that time. The 1997 Corvette offered a huge rush of excitement with ...

Today's crop of softer Homo sapiens really make things difficult for driveline engineers. As if getting a clutch to hold up behind an 800hp LS small-block isn't already challenging enough, today's ...

Friction dynamics in wet clutch systems represent a critical field of study in automotive and mechanical engineering, where precise control of heat, torque, and wear processes is essential for optimal ...

Top Fuelers and NASCAR guys saw the light and began using multi-disc clutches decades ago. That's because the design has a couple of very real advantages over single-disc clutches when it comes to ...

EVER HEAR the old saying, "Give me a Corvette with any transmission, as long as it's a manual?" If so, you already understand one of the greatest feelings one can experience in America's sports car: ...