Can a single hypercar transmission be both a true manual and a full automatic?

The Koenigsegg CC850 features the Engaged Shifter System, a unique transmission that offers drivers the choice between a traditional manual experience with a clutch pedal and shifter, or a seamless automatic mode. This video explores the engineering behind this dual-function system.

The CC850 pays tribute to the original CC8S while introducing the Engaged Shifter System (ESS). Unlike conventional setups, this transmission allows for genuine manual operation, complete with a physical clutch pedal and gear shifter, alongside the convenience of an automatic mode.

The video breaks down the mechanical complexities of how the gears, clutch, and shifter interact. By examining the differences between this system and traditional manual transmissions, it highlights the advantages and disadvantages of Koenigsegg's approach to hypercar performance.

Source: Koenigsegg Reinvents The Manual! How The CC850 Transmission Works