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Available at the Lusso or […]","datePublished":"2012-03-29","dateModified":"2012-03-29","author":{"@type":"Person","@id":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/author\/isabelle-lawrence\/#Person","name":"Isabelle Lawrence","url":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/author\/isabelle-lawrence\/","identifier":30,"description":"Max Wheeler is a leading motoring journalist and classic car specialist at Smart Motoring, renowned for his sharp insight and infectious passion for all things automotive. With years of experience covering motoring news, supercars, and the enduring legacy of classic cars, Max brings stories to life with style and authority. Whether it\u2019s the roar of a Lamborghini, the elegance of an Aston Martin DB5, or the cultural impact of vintage motoring icons, he delivers expert commentary that inspires enthusiasts and collectors alike. Dedicated to celebrating the heritage and future of driving, Max Wheeler is your trusted voice for classic car news and beyond.","image":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/8d331506e3c530b5ec4930c30a01ed8cc29b0537227573ae5da98f559e681401?s=96&d=mm&r=g","url":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/8d331506e3c530b5ec4930c30a01ed8cc29b0537227573ae5da98f559e681401?s=96&d=mm&r=g","height":96,"width":96}},"publisher":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Smart Motoring","logo":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/smart-motoring_news_logo_g-e1765846726493.webp","url":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/smart-motoring_news_logo_g-e1765846726493.webp","width":600,"height":60}},"image":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/03\/A-new-transmission-is-being-offered-to-Alfa-Romeo-buyers_16000857_801329859_0_0_14002135_500.jpg","url":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/03\/A-new-transmission-is-being-offered-to-Alfa-Romeo-buyers_16000857_801329859_0_0_14002135_500.jpg","height":343,"width":500},"url":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/sports-performance-prestige-cars\/new-transmission-option-for-giulietta\/","about":["Sports \/ Performance & Prestige cars"],"wordCount":329,"keywords":["Alfa Romeo","EuroNCAP","Giulietta","TCT","transmission"],"articleBody":"Sports car manufacturer Alfa Romeo has announced it is offering buyers of its Giulietta model the chance to improve the handling and responsiveness of their vehicle by having the marque's new TCT – Twin Clutch Transmission – system installed.A semi-automatic transmission system, TCT provides a range of benefits, offering a balance between high performance, fuel efficiency and lower emissions in comparison to a standard manual transmission, resulting in an all-round sportier and greener vehicle.Available at the Lusso or Veloce trim levels for the Giulietta, TCT features full-automatic and sequential gearbox modes, meaning drivers can set up their vehicle to complement their own driving preferences.Basically, the TCT systems works by having two gearboxes working in parallel – one for even gears and one for odd – meaning the engagement of the next gear in the sequence can begin while the previous action to change up or down gears is still being carried out.The manufacturer claims this action results in smoother and faster gear changes, providing a more comfortable driving experience and helping to minimise fuel consumption.Available in four trim levels overall – Turismo, Lusso, Veloce and Cloverleaf – each offers a different package of technologies to buyers, but all come with a three-year \/ 30,000 mile warranty, zero per cent APR finance and an eight-year anti-perforation cover policy for the bodywork of the vehicle.It also comes with a range of engine options, including the 1.4 Turbo MultiAir 170 bhp model which was named International Best New Engine of the Year in the International Engine of the Year competition 2010.Other awards which the Giulietta has received since its launch include a prestigious five-star EuroNCAP safety rating, which came about through more than 15,000 hours of virtual testing, 100 crash tests and more than 100 tests on the car's individual components and equipment.If you're looking for cover for a sports, performance or prestige vehicle, speak to the car insurance team at Performance Direct – one of the UK's leading specialist insurers.Posted by Mark Thompson"},{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"BreadcrumbList","itemListElement":[{"@type":"ListItem","position":1,"name":"Sports Performance Prestige Cars","item":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/sports-performance-prestige-cars\/#breadcrumbitem"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":2,"name":"New transmission option for Giulietta","item":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/sports-performance-prestige-cars\/new-transmission-option-for-giulietta\/#breadcrumbitem"}]}]