This paper focuses on the dynamic modeling and analysis of dry dual clutch transmissions (DCTs) during vehicle launch and shifts. The system model incorporates the clutch torque control strategies for DCT vehicle launch and shifts. This model is capable of quantitatively analyzing and predicting dual clutch transmission dynamic characteristics and performance metrics, such as launch response and shift patterns, thus providing an analytical tool for DCT torque control and calibration. The model is applied for a test vehicle equipped with a dry dual clutch transmission. The simulation data on vehicle launch and shift dynamic characteristics are highly agreeable to the data obtained on the test vehicle.

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