All the Audi A5 Sportback’s engines are 2.0-litres with varying power outputs, but you wouldn’t know any of that looking at their mysterious labelling. Let’s start with the diesels and our
R tronic . The technology used in the six-speed sequential-shift R tronic is exclusive to the R8 high-performance sports car. Audi’s engineers have given this transmission especially dynamic What's New in the 7-Speed DSG? The previous 6-speed direct shift gearbox (DSG)—the DQ250—was a single chamber affair, meaning that all the components within the gearbox shared the same fluid. This had the disadvantage that contamination from any component within the transmission could impact any other component within the transmission.It's good on the highway and great on the track, and in town, it's basically a manual transmission. But the S-tronic is simply better at everything. Well worth the money and the wait. It really does put the R8 squarely in the same league as the McLarens and the Ferraris, except that the R8 is bulletproof and gorgeous.Transmissions[edit] In 2009, Audi announced the seven-speed dual-clutch S tronic transmission as option for A4 in UK and European markets.[45] All A4L models include Speed 8 multitronic continuously variable/manual transmission, except for A4L 3.2 FSI quattro, which includes Tiptronic automatic transmission. Audi has made a great many enhancements to the seven-speed S tronic -- which has superseded the multitronic -- for the A7 Sportback with front-wheel drive. I Inside, the Q2 is typical Audi, albeit from around five years ago. The dashboard is very classily and clearly arranged, with intuitive controls and a high quality feel, plus there are some stylish touches like illuminated inlays and posh-feeling air vents. Rear legroom is tight so taller adults might struggle get comfortable, though children
The Q2 has the new dual wet clutch seven-speed DSG/s-tronic that is much more robust than the previous dual dry clutch seven-speed DSG/s-tronic. Yes, the new wet clutch transmission in testing for years and is gradually replacing the old dry-clutch transmission as VAG replaces its models with new ones. No history yet of problems with the dual