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But it is NOT the transmission
The delay is caused by the Dynamic Stability Control DSC. It is detecting the incipient wheelspin as you turn the wheel and get on the throttle. It is trying to stabilize the possible oversteer by both braking individual rear wheels and reducing throttle. So instead of spinning out in front of the lorry, the lorry rear-ends you. DCT allows some wheel spin so you have a shot at beating the lorry with less delay. DSC OFF allows you to depart quickly, with no interference but if it is wet you might do a 360 and have a head-on with the lorry.
My now classic 427 Corvette with 16" bias ply tires, and a cable to the three carburetors, was controlled by the drivers feet and hands and it always beat the lorry while leaving two black stripes on the pavement. Go figure.
BTW in case you are wondering, the acceleration times of that ancient big block 4 speed Corvette were slightly slower than the 335 and the driver never felt much in the way of cornering Gs. The only ECU was between the drivers ears and it was very prone to failure but so satisfying when successful.
So anyways, just pull out behind the damn lorry.
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