2013 A6 2.0t

[Franco Barber]

It's the relatively new ZF 8 speed auto.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JXrHDjcQIIU
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ZF_8HP_transmission



On Fri, Nov 9, 2012 at 10:01 AM, mkb <mkb125 at yahoo.com> wrote:

> >>>>>>>>
> I think the perceived torque that Mohammed refers to is the result of the
> 8-speed auto transmission.
>
> I drove that box in a Chrysler 300 V6, a BMW X1 2.0t, in a Touareg diesel
> and numerous others German machines. Each time, I was amazed by its
> qualities : smooth and fast gearchanges, starts in 2nd normally but uses
> 1st if the throttle is floored, quick multiple downshifts, efficient on the
> highway, etc.
>
> I won’t buy one, Honey and I are MT people, but it is a gem of
> transmission.
>
> Louis-Alain
>  <<<<<<<
>
> An 8-speed transmission?  Wow, was not aware of that.
>
> Returned the loaner and got back the A4.  Definitely notice the lack of
> smoothness and NVH in the A4 as compared to the A6.  They've done a good
> job on the A6.  Will have to test drive a newer A4 to see how it matches up
> with an A6.
>
>
> Thanks for the education and insights to all.
>
> --
> mohammed
> A4 2.0tqa S-line
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