Manual transmission
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Manual transmission
I am looking seriously at the new A8's. The one thing that I am really hung up over is the auto transmission. The difference in performance between the auto and manual S8 is about 20%. Has anyone delved into the question as to why the manual transmission used on the S8 is/could not be available on an US A8? I may still go with a 2.7T A6 to get a manual transmission.
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With The S8 Going To America Before…
… the end of the calendar year, you may yet see the six-speed transmission. But with the limited number of cars that will likely be imported I cannot imagine the importer validating two gearboxes for so few vehicles. I suppose you could let Audi of Amerika know whether you'd prefer Tiptronic or a clutch.
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Get an A8 and have Vortrag Motorsports do the trans. swap (more)
I had them do this on one of our cars and it was an excellent result. Beautifully machined pedal arms, dual master cylinders to support larger brake packages, etc.
Email me if you need more information or, even better, email them. sales@vortrag.com
Cameron
Email me if you need more information or, even better, email them. sales@vortrag.com
Cameron
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