afretes

I found this pertaining to the Q7, but I imagine it will be the same for all models:

Audi has given all Q7 versions a new automatic transmission. The eight-speed tiptronic lowers fuel consumption by about five percent. It is based on the six-speed unit, but with another friction-clutch shift element added. Being able to shift between eight ratios keeps the jumps in engine speed low: the engine always runs close to its ideal operating point. All gear shifts are fast, flexible and take place extremely smoothly without delay.

At 7.25 to 1, the overall of ratios in the eight-speed tiptronic is unusually wide. In the lower ratios the Q7 accelerates powerfully; in the higher ratios it rolls along efficiently at low engine speeds.

To cut fuel consumption still further, the torque converter lockup clutch eliminates slip even at low engine speeds. Any engine vibration that could occur as a result is suppressed by the new damper in the torque converter until scarcely any trace can be detected.

Drivers can choose between the D and S programs – or make their own gear shifts at the transmission selector lever or the optional steering-wheel paddles. In combination with the 3.0 TDI the new eight-speed tiptronic achieves an exceptionally high level of efficiency. Its oil cooler is heated after a cold start by hot coolant from the engine's cooling system. An electric oil pump makes operation of the Q7's start-stop system possible: it maintains oil pressure in the hydraulic circuit when the engine stops, and closes the clutch for restarting.

The eight-speed tiptronic transmission transfers engine power to the quattro permanent all-wheel drive train. This splits the power in a sporty manner, with 40 percent going to the front and 60 percent to the rear wheels, but in certain on- or off-road situations, the mechanical-action center differential can direct up to 65 percent of the power to the front or up to 85 percent to the rear.

warcity

iTrader: (1)

Now and 8 speed on a TDI now we're talking, not a big fan on a turbo you'll still have some lag. They need to bring the 3.0 8speed TDI engine on the Q5 soon, it'll sell like hot cakes I'll be first in line.

Good info above thanks.

colbe110

Wow, all this is new to me!

afretes - with the 3.2L engine, does the above still apply? what does the "choose between the D and S programs" mean?

ROKKSOL

Prices for 2011 Q5 2.0T and 3.2

ROKKSOL

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Regina_TTS

Repost...

https://www.audiforum.ca/q5-q7/55663...5-pricing.html

travelfan20

HI


Do you have product order guide for q7?

thanks

afretes

Here:

https://www.audiforum.ca/q5-q7/55207...5-q7-info.html