Clutchless

adjectiveStandard termAutomotive

Describing a gear shifting method or transmission system that operates without manual clutch pedal input.

Refers to changing gears in a manual transmission without depressing the clutch pedal, achieved by perfectly matching engine RPM to road speed. It can also describe a semi-automatic transmission system that automates the clutch engagement while leaving gear selection to the driver.

Heard on the job

He managed to limp the car back to the shop by doing clutchless shifts all the way down the highway.