The invention relates to a dual clutch (1) having two friction clutches (3,4), having a central pressure-exerting plate (5) and having two pressure plates (24,25) which are axially movable relative to said pressure-exerting plate (5) with the interposition of the friction linings (28,29) of two clutch disks (26,27), which mesh with in each case one gearbox input shaft (21,22), of actuating devices (32,32a). Here, the pressure plates (24,25) are advantageously acted on by transmission elements (30,42,69,70) by the actuating devices (32,32a) directly without a lever action. Furthermore, for the cooling and lubrication of the actuating devices (32,32a) and the transmission elements (30,42,69,70), an annular chamber (58) can be formed which has an increased fluid volume.