Audi Sees Dual Clutch Transmissions Making Into 90% Of Lineup In Near Future

Citing reasons of fuel efficiency and performance, head of Powertrain Development for the Volkswagen Group Wolfgang Hatz estimates that the vast majority of future production will feature dual-clutch transmissions.

"In the future, I expect that 90% of our transmissions will be double-clutch," Hatz told Motor Trend Online. He went on to say the technology will expand beyond small-displacement, lower-powered models, suggesting the latest dual-clutch offering on the Audi Q5 and S4 would be adequate for the majority of Audi's lineup with its ability to handle power in the neighborhood of 440 lb-ft of torque. Hatz added the technology would be available in the future on the "supersport" segment -- and possibly a future R8 -- though no specific timeframe was mentioned.

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KZ258 - 11/21/2008 3:22:39 AM

+1 Boost

no this is bad. there are still people out there that need a manual over the paddles

S4cabriofoxone - 11/21/2008 12:28:17 AM

+1 Boost

Excellent.

AlexTx - 11/21/2008 12:38:27 AM

+2 Boost

Now... if only people here were not as picky about how a car should feel... This is the only reason why Audi is not bringing the Q5 with S-tronic here... Not smooth enough for folks here.....

S4cabriofoxone - 11/21/2008 4:22:23 PM

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I just think Audi isn't properly evaluating the market. Seems like a stupid excuse IMO. They could probably bring it here without a problem--it's gotten nothing but positive responses from people who buy A3s and TTs.