Audi's S-Tronic Top Transmision

"Our 3.2 was fitted with VW-Audi's latest S-Tronic automatic transmission system, which is a revelation. Where BMW, Mercedes and even Ferrari have failed to produce a paddle change gearbox which works as you'd expect, VAG's six-speed, double-clutch system flicks up and down the gearbox with the speed and precision of a PlayStation controller."

Of course for those that have driven an Audi with S-Tronic (aka DSG) that's not a surprise.

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BMW530i - 10/21/2006 7:10:14 PM

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Where BMW, Mercedes and even Ferrari have failed to produce a paddle change gearbox which works as you'd expect...
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I know BMW and Ferrari have worked on paddle shifts, but Mercedes???

I95SPEEDINGTICKETS - 10/21/2006 8:14:04 PM

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Yep Mercedes Too

They have this System available on The New CLK/S-Class/CLS..........2006 models

BMW530i - 10/22/2006 3:43:19 PM

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I think those were buttons behind the steering wheel, but isn't there a difference between that and paddle shifts?

S4cabriofox - 10/22/2006 2:39:19 PM

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I have DSG on my A3... it is simply the best automatic transmission I have ever experiened. And Audi/VW will be spreading a seven-speed version across their lineup!

That will be sweet.

S4cabriofox - 10/22/2006 2:39:34 PM

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*Experienced.

dsch_iter - 10/23/2006 5:51:14 PM

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I had DSG on my GLI, paddle-shifting turns out to be instantaneous and fun. I hope they will have S-Tronic on Next Gen Audi A4.