Which Audi has S 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 ratings. In it, hydraulic units actuate the gears and clutch, and the driver’s commands are transmitted electrically.

What does S tronic mean on an Audi car?

dual-clutch gearbox
S tronic® The S tronic combines the efficiency and sportiness of a conventional manual gearbox with the convenience of a modern automatic. The dual-clutch gearbox enables rapid shifting with almost no noticeable interruption in the power flow. The vehicle accelerates smoothly and dynamically.

What does R tronic mean?

R tronic is an automated manual so you drive it more like a manual (ie lift the gas when changing gears, etc.)

What’s the difference between 6 speed and S tronic?

The S tronic combines the efficiency and sportiness of a conventional manual transmission with the comfort of a modern automatic transmission. Because the 6-speed S tronic changes the gears in less than 0.2 seconds. For this purpose, it integrates two multi-plate clutches that operate different gears.

Is Stronic same as DSG?

DSG and S Tronic are identical technology, nothing different about the way they work whatsoever. That said, the specific gearing and programming of each can be different in an Audi or a VW dependent on many variables such as engine type, AWD/FWD, and performance characteristics (sports car vs commuter car, etc).

Is S tronic wet or dry?

With all engines – except the Q3 35 TFSI – the seven-speed S tronic has wet clutches. The shared oil circuit is used both to cool the clutch and to lubricate the wheelset. This allows the high torques of the powerful gasoline and diesel engines to be transmitted.

When did R8 get S-tronic?

The 2014 Audi R8 gets a new S-tronic dual-clutch transmission option. The 2014 Audi R8 lineup.

Do Audi have transmission problems?

Audi transmissions fitted to cars manufactured after mid-1995 are highly technical in operation. These transmissions can exhibit a number of typical auto trans problems. Sometimes these Audi transmissions may have electronic faults rather than requiring a mechanical overhaul.

What is an Audi S tronic?

S Tronic is Audi’s name for their dual clutch gear box. You can have a 6 speed manual as well as a 6 speed S Tronic. Audi has at least 4 different versions of their S Tronic gearbox in 6 or 7 speed variants, as well as variants for longitudinally mounted engines vs. transverse.

What is an S tronic transmission?

The term is written (and spoken) in two words: S tronic (Ess tronic). S tronic stands for a series of dual clutch transmissions used in Audi cars. The transmissions are identical to the dual clutch transmissions used by VW.

How reliable is the Audi S tronic gearbox?

If maintained, the S Tronic gearbox is consistently reliable, which is ideal considering the hefty maintenance costs. If you’d like to find out more, you can check out our Audi Reliability post.

What is the difference between S tronic and multitronic gearbox?

6 speed is manual with gear shifter. As far as I know, S Tronic is the dual clutch gearbox (7 speed?) with paddles, the same as the very highly sought after DSG boxes in the VWs. Multitronic is the single clutch gearbox (8 speed?) sometimes with paddles depending on the options.