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Analysis of the New Audi S8 Transmission

Yasir Al-Mansouri
Yasir Al-Mansouri
Published: 2024-10-23
Updated: 2025-06-23

The new Audi S8 is equipped with an 8AT transmission, renowned for its superior shifting smoothness.

Additionally, the S8 is powered by a 4.0-liter twin-turbo V8 engine, which stands out as one of Audi's most powerful engine offerings.

Most luxury cars tend to opt for AT transmissions due to their better reliability and durability.

The AT transmission connects to the engine via a torque converter, allowing for a smoother shifting experience.

Its internal structure employs a planetary gear system, making it efficient in speed and torque transmission.

Despite the complexity of the AT transmission's internal structure and the large number of components leading to higher R&D and manufacturing costs, its performance advantages have secured a place in the market.

Concurrently, there are also dual-clutch transmissions and CVT transmissions available.

Dual-clutch transmissions are developed based on manual transmissions, offering fast shifting speeds and high transmission efficiency, making them suitable for high-performance vehicles, though they do not match the shifting smoothness of AT transmissions.

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