Audi

Golf Mk4 platform. 1.8T with 150hp. S3 with 210hp (225hp later). 3962mm length 3-door. Quattro on S3. Weight 1345kg S3. 0-60 mph 6.4 seconds S3. Premium compact pioneer. Five-valve cylinder head. Haldex AWD system. DSG debut. Three-door only initial. Sportback five-door 2003.

PQ35 platform. 2.0 TFSI with 200hp. S3 with 265hp. RS3 with 2.5L five-cylinder 340hp (367hp later). 4292mm length Sportback. Weight 1575kg RS3. 0-60 mph 4.3 seconds RS3. Sportback body. Sedan variant. Cabriolet convertible. Magnetic ride. S-tronic dual-clutch. Five-cylinder soundtrack RS3.

MQB platform. 1.8 TFSI with 180hp. 2.0 TFSI with 190hp. S3 with 300hp. RS3 with 2.5L five-cylinder 367hp (400hp later). 4466mm length Sportback. Weight 1520kg RS3. 0-60 mph 3.9 seconds RS3. Sedan body. Quattro AWD. Virtual cockpit. Matrix LED. Five-cylinder performance.

MQB Evo platform. 1.5 TFSI mild hybrid with 150hp. 2.0 TFSI with 190hp. S3 with 310hp. RS3 with 2.5L five-cylinder 400hp. 4506mm length Sportback. Weight 1570kg RS3. 0-60 mph 3.8 seconds RS3. Sportback Sedan. Torque splitter rear. Digital cockpit. Matrix LED. RS torque splitter technology.

Replaced Audi 80. 1.8T with 150hp, 2.8 V6 with 193hp. S4 with 2.7T twin-turbo V6 265hp. Quattro AWD. 4478mm length. Longitudinal engine layout. Tiptronic automatic. Weight 1480kg (S4). 0-60 mph in 5.6 seconds (S4). Premium interior. Avant wagon popular. RS4 with 381hp V6 biturbo.

Aluminum front structure. 1.8T with 170hp, 3.0 V6 with 220hp. S4 with 4.2L V8 344hp. 4547mm length. Multitronic CVT option. Weight 1710kg (S4). 0-60 mph in 5.4 seconds (S4). Bang & Olufsen audio. MMI infotainment debut. Sport suspension option. Very refined ride.

Heavy facelift of B6. 2.0T FSI with 200hp. 3.2 V6 FSI with 255hp. S4 continued with V8. RS4 with 4.2L V8 420hp. 4586mm length. Weight 1650kg (RS4). 0-60 mph in 4.5 seconds (RS4). Magnetic ride available. Enhanced quattro. S-line sport package. LED daytime running lights.

New MLB platform. 2.0 TFSI with 211hp. S4 with 3.0T supercharged V6 333hp. RS4 Avant only with 4.2L V8 450hp. 4701mm length. Weight 1685kg (S4). 0-60 mph in 4.9 seconds (S4). MMI 3G navigation. Drive select modes. Audi connect. Very spacious interior. Excellent build quality.

MLB Evo platform. 2.0 TFSI with 252hp. S4 with 3.0 TFSI 354hp. RS4 with 2.9 biturbo V6 450hp. 4762mm length. Virtual cockpit. Weight 1740kg (RS4). 0-60 mph in 4.1 seconds (RS4). Matrix LED headlights. Mild hybrid technology. Traffic jam assist. Premium Bang & Olufsen 3D audio.

B8 platform. 2.0 TFSI with 211hp. 3.0 TFSI with 272hp. S5 with 333hp supercharged V6. RS5 with 4.2L V8 450hp. 4625mm length Coupe. Weight 1715kg RS5. 0-60 mph 4.5 seconds RS5. Sportback five-door. Cabriolet convertible. Quattro AWD. Drive select. S-tronic dual-clutch. V8 soundtrack RS5.

B9 platform. 2.0 TFSI with 190hp mild hybrid. 3.0 TFSI with 340hp. S5 with 354hp. RS5 with 2.9L biturbo V6 450hp. 4760mm length Coupe. Weight 1715kg RS5. 0-60 mph 3.9 seconds RS5. Sportback Cabriolet. Virtual cockpit. Matrix LED. Sport differential. Mild hybrid 48V.

Replaced Audi 100. 2.8 V6 with 174hp. S6 with 4.2L V8 290hp. S6 Plus with 326hp. Quattro standard on S models. 4796mm length. Weight 1760kg (S6). 0-60 mph in 6.2 seconds (S6). Avant wagon. Very reliable drivetrain. Galvanized body. Premium leather interior.

Aluminum-intensive construction. 2.7T biturbo with 250hp. S6 with 4.2L V8 340hp. RS6 with 4.2L biturbo V8 450hp. 4796mm length. Multitronic CVT. Weight 1940kg (RS6). 0-60 mph in 4.6 seconds (RS6). Tiptronic standard. Air suspension optional. Adaptive air suspension on RS6.

Enhanced luxury positioning. 3.0T supercharged with 290hp. S6 with 5.2L V10 435hp from Lamborghini Gallardo. RS6 with 5.0T V10 580hp. 4927mm length. MMI system. Weight 2025kg (RS6). 0-60 mph in 4.5 seconds (RS6). LED headlights. Adaptive cruise control. Very refined dynamics.

Lighter aluminum construction. 3.0 TFSI with 310hp. S6 with 4.0T V8 420hp. RS6 Avant with 4.0T V8 560hp (605hp Performance). 4915mm length. Weight 1935kg (RS6). 0-60 mph in 3.7 seconds (RS6 Performance). Cylinder deactivation. Matrix LED. Air suspension standard RS6. Head-up display.

MLB Evo platform. 3.0 TFSI mild hybrid with 340hp. S6 with 3.0 TDI 349hp (Europe) or 2.9T V6 444hp (US). RS6 with 4.0T V8 600hp. 4939mm length. Weight 2075kg (RS6). 0-60 mph in 3.5 seconds (RS6). Virtual cockpit Plus. HD Matrix LED. Predictive active suspension. 48V mild hybrid standard.

First mass-production aluminum space frame. 4.2 V8 with 300hp. S8 with 4.2L V8 360hp. W12 with 420hp. Quattro standard. 5034mm length. 40% lighter than steel equivalent. Weight 1890kg (W12). 0-60 mph in 5.1 seconds (S8). Solar sunroof. Adaptive air suspension. Very innovative construction.

Enhanced ASF construction. 4.2 V8 with 335hp. W12 with 450hp. S8 with 5.2L V10 450hp. 5062mm length. Weight 2065kg (S8). 0-60 mph in 5.1 seconds (S8). MMI advanced interface. Adaptive air suspension. Soft-close doors. Advanced safety systems. Long wheelbase option.

Full LED headlights first in class. 4.0T V8 with 420hp. S8 with 4.0T V8 520hp (Plus 605hp). W12 with 500hp. 5135mm length. Weight 2125kg (S8). 0-60 mph in 3.8 seconds (S8 Plus). Night vision assistant. Pre sense safety. Matrix LED technology. Touchpad controls. Aluminum-intensive.

First production Level 3 autonomous driving (Traffic Jam Pilot). 3.0 TFSI mild hybrid with 340hp. S8 with 4.0T V8 571hp. 5172mm length. Predictive active suspension. Weight 2190kg (S8). 0-60 mph in 3.8 seconds (S8). Dual touchscreens. Haptic feedback. OLED tail lights. AI active suspension scanning road ahead.

C7 platform. 3.0 TFSI with 310hp. S7 with 4.0T V8 420hp. RS7 with 4.0T V8 560hp (605hp Performance). 4969mm length. Weight 2070kg RS7. 0-60 mph 3.6 seconds RS7 Performance. Sportback five-door. Quattro AWD. Air suspension. Matrix LED. Virtual cockpit. Audi connect. Dynamic all-wheel steering.

MLB Evo platform. 3.0 TFSI mild hybrid with 340hp. S7 with 2.9T V6 444hp. RS7 with 4.0T V8 600hp. 5009mm length. Weight 2075kg RS7. 0-60 mph 3.5 seconds RS7. 48V mild hybrid. Predictive active suspension. HD Matrix LED. Dual touchscreens. RS torque vectoring. Sport differential.

Bauhaus-inspired design by Peter Schreyer. 1.8T with 180hp or 225hp. Quattro AWD option. 4041mm length. Baseball-stitched interior. Weight 1395kg (Quattro). 0-60 mph in 6.4 seconds (225hp). Rear spoiler added after stability issues. DSG available late. Roadster 1999. Very distinctive design.

PQ35 platform. 2.0 TFSI with 200hp. TTS with 272hp. TT RS with 2.5L inline-five 340hp. 4178mm length. Magnetic ride damping. Weight 1510kg (TT RS). 0-60 mph in 4.6 seconds (TT RS). Aluminum construction. S-tronic dual-clutch. Distinctive exhaust note TT RS. Motorsport heritage.

MQB platform. 2.0 TFSI with 230hp. TTS with 310hp. TT RS with 400hp. 4191mm length. Virtual cockpit replacing separate screen. Weight 1535kg (TT RS). 0-60 mph in 3.7 seconds (TT RS). Matrix OLED tail lights. Progressive steering. quattro with torque vectoring. Production ended 2023.

PQ35 platform. 2.0 TFSI with 211hp. RSQ3 with 2.5L five-cylinder 310hp (340hp later). 4388mm length. Quattro AWD. Weight 1655kg RSQ3. 0-60 mph 4.8 seconds RSQ3. Urban SUV. Compact dimensions. Premium interior. S-tronic dual-clutch. Five-cylinder performance RSQ3.

MQB A0 platform. 1.5 TFSI with 150hp. 2.0 TFSI with 190hp. RSQ3 with 2.5L five-cylinder 400hp. Sportback coupe variant. 4484mm length. Weight 1735kg RSQ3. 0-60 mph 4.5 seconds RSQ3. Virtual cockpit. Matrix LED. RS torque splitter. Compact premium SUV.

Based on MLB platform. 2.0 TFSI with 225hp. 3.0 TDI with 245hp. SQ5 with 3.0T 354hp (first S SUV). 4629mm length. Quattro standard. Weight 1900kg (SQ5). 0-60 mph in 5.1 seconds (SQ5). Air suspension optional. Drive select. Panoramic roof. Very practical interior. Strong towing capacity.

MLB Evo platform. 2.0 TFSI with 252hp. SQ5 with 3.0 TFSI 354hp. RSQ5 (non-US) with 2.9T 450hp. Sportback coupe version. 4663mm length. Weight 1870kg (SQ5). 0-60 mph in 5.1 seconds (SQ5). Virtual cockpit. Mild hybrid option. Air suspension. Matrix LED. Adaptive cruise with traffic jam assist.

PL71 platform shared with Cayenne/Touareg. 3.0T supercharged with 272hp. 4.2 TDI V8 with 340hp. V12 TDI with 500hp and 1000Nm. 5089mm length. Seven seats. Weight 2620kg (V12 TDI). 0-60 mph in 5.5 seconds (V12 TDI). Air suspension. Adaptive cruise. Very capable off-road. Massive towing capacity.

MLB Evo platform. 325kg weight reduction. 3.0 TFSI with 340hp. SQ7 with 4.0 TDI V8 435hp (Europe) or 4.0T V8 500hp (US). 5063mm length. Weight 2270kg (SQ7). 0-60 mph in 4.8 seconds (SQ7). Electric-powered compressor. Air suspension standard. Virtual cockpit. Third-row seating. Adaptive damping.

MLB Evo platform. 3.0 TFSI with 340hp. SQ8 with 4.0 TDI V8 435hp (Europe) or 4.0T V8 500hp (US). RSQ8 with 4.0T V8 600hp. 4986mm length. Weight 2395kg RSQ8. 0-60 mph 3.8 seconds RSQ8. Coupe SUV styling. HD Matrix LED. Dual touchscreens. Predictive suspension. 48V mild hybrid. Four-wheel steering.

Mid-engine layout with Gallardo V10. 4.2 V8 with 420hp. 5.2 V10 with 525hp (Plus 550hp). 4431mm length. ASF aluminum space frame. Quattro AWD. Weight 1625kg (V10 Plus). 0-60 mph in 3.5 seconds (V10 Plus). R-tronic automated manual or manual gearbox. Magnetic ride. LED headlights. Daily drivable supercar concept.

MSS platform. V10 only, 5.2L with 540hp. Plus/Performance with 620hp. RWD rear-wheel drive variant added. 4426mm length. Laser headlights. S-tronic dual-clutch. Weight 1595kg (RWD). 0-60 mph in 3.2 seconds (Performance). Virtual cockpit. Ceramic brakes optional. Final GT with 620hp. Production ended 2023.

J1 platform shared with Taycan. Dual motor AWD with 469hp. RS e-tron GT with 590hp (boost to 637hp). 93.4kWh battery. 487km WLTP range. 4989mm length. 800V architecture. 270kW DC fast charging. Weight 2347kg (RS). 0-60 mph in 3.1 seconds (RS). Launch control. Three-chamber air suspension. Recycled materials interior.

The pioneering front-wheel drive engine that established Auto Union's automotive legacy. This 1,284cc (later 1,508cc) overhead-valve inline-four featured an aluminum block with wet cylinder liners and a three-bearing crankshaft. The cylinder head used a flat-head design with side-mounted valves actuated by pushrods from a gear-driven camshaft. The carburetion system employed a single Solex 30 FJ downdraft carburetor, while ignition used a Bosch distributor with centrifugal advance. The engine was mounted ahead of the front axle in a novel front-wheel drive configuration, with the transmission integrated into the engine block. With 6.5:1 compression, it produced 35 hp at 3,500 RPM and 57 lb-ft at 2,000 RPM. The engine's compact dimensions and lightweight construction (298 pounds) enabled the revolutionary front-wheel drive layout that would define Audi's engineering philosophy for decades. Production from 1965-1978 saw displacement increases to 1.7L with power reaching 80 hp.

The revolutionary five-cylinder that became Audi's signature powerplant. This 2,144cc (later 2,226cc) inline-five was the first modern mass-produced five-cylinder automotive engine, featuring a cast iron block with aluminum cylinder head. The valvetrain used a single overhead camshaft with belt drive, operating 10 valves via rocker arms. The fuel injection evolved from K-Jetronic mechanical to KE-Jetronic electro-mechanical, while ignition used a Bosch distributor with hall effect sensor. The crankshaft featured five main bearings with 72° firing intervals, creating the distinctive five-cylinder warble. With 9.3:1 compression, it produced 136 hp at 5,700 RPM and 140 lb-ft at 3,600 RPM. Turbocharged versions used a KKK K26 turbocharger with 11 psi boost, producing 165 hp and 173 lb-ft. The engine's unique configuration provided the smoothness of a six-cylinder with the packaging advantages of a four, establishing Audi's reputation for innovative engineering.

The rally-conquering turbocharged five-cylinder that launched the quattro revolution. This 2,144cc inline-five featured an iron block with aluminum head and dual overhead camshafts operating 20 valves. The turbocharger was a KKK K26 with water-cooled bearing housing and integrated wastegate, producing 11.6 psi of boost. The fuel injection used Bosch K-Jetronic with continuous injection, while ignition employed a Bosch transistorized system with boost-retard capability. The intercooler was an air-to-air unit mounted in the front bumper, while the exhaust used a free-flowing system with limited backpressure. With 7.0:1 compression, it produced 200 hp at 5,500 RPM and 210 lb-ft at 3,500 RPM. The engine's massive mid-range torque and distinctive five-cylinder sound became synonymous with rally dominance. Later evolutions saw power increase to 220 hp, with the engine proving remarkably durable despite extreme competition use.

The sophisticated aluminum V8 that established Audi in the luxury segment. This 3,562cc (later 4,172cc) 90° V8 featured all-aluminum construction with silicon-impregnated cylinder bores. The cylinder heads used dual overhead camshafts with 32 valves total, actuated by bucket followers with shim adjustment. The fuel injection evolved from Bosch Motronic M2.8 to ME7.1 with drive-by-wire throttle, while ignition used individual coil-on-plug units. The crankshaft was a forged steel unit with eight counterweights, running in five main bearings. With 10.8:1 compression, the 4.2L version produced 300 hp at 6,000 RPM and 295 lb-ft at 3,200 RPM. The engine featured variable intake manifold geometry and hydraulic engine mounts for refined operation. Weighing 485 pounds, it delivered smooth, effortless power that competed directly with Mercedes-Benz and BMW luxury sedans while maintaining Audi's quattro all-wheel drive capability.

The incredibly compact twelve-cylinder that demonstrated Audi's packaging expertise. This 5,998cc W12 configuration essentially combined two VR6 engines at 72° angles, creating a 12-cylinder engine only slightly longer than a conventional V8. The engine featured four overhead camshafts operating 48 valves via roller finger followers. The fuel system used sequential port injection with 12 individual throttle bodies, while ignition employed individual coil-on-plug units. The crankshaft was a complex forged steel unit with 12 crankpins, running in seven main bearings. With 10.8:1 compression, it produced 450 hp at 6,200 RPM and 428 lb-ft at 4,000 RPM. The engine management was a Bosch ME 7.1.1 system with CAN bus architecture. Weighing 595 pounds, the W12's compact dimensions allowed it to fit within the A8's front-wheel drive platform while delivering the smoothness and prestige of a twelve-cylinder engine—a packaging miracle that no other manufacturer could match.

The legendary twin-turbo V6 that redefined the sports sedan segment. This 2,671cc 90° V6 featured all-aluminum construction with twin KKK K03 turbochargers mounted on separate exhaust manifolds. The cylinder heads used dual overhead camshafts with 30 valves total (5 valves per cylinder), actuated by bucket followers. The turbo system employed twin side-mounted intercoolers with individual charge pipes, while the exhaust used equal-length manifolds. The fuel system was Bosch ME 7.1 with sequential port injection, while ignition used individual coil-on-plug units. With 9.3:1 compression and 11.6 psi boost, it produced 250 hp at 5,800 RPM and 258 lb-ft from 1,850-3,600 RPM. In RS4 trim, power increased to 380 hp with larger K04 turbos and revised mapping. The engine's explosive mid-range punch and tunability made it an icon among enthusiasts. Weighing 440 pounds, it delivered supercar-level specific output while maintaining everyday usability.

The high-revving naturally-aspirated V8 that powered Audi's ultimate sports models. This 4,163cc 90° V8 featured direct fuel injection (FSI) operating at 150 bar pressure—Audi's first production V8 with direct injection. The cylinder heads used dual overhead camshafts with 32 valves and variable valve timing on both intake and exhaust cams. The intake system employed a dual-stage variable-length manifold, while the exhaust used equal-length headers with vacuum-controlled flaps. The crankshaft was a forged steel unit with cross-plane design, running in five main bearings. With 12.5:1 compression, it produced 420 hp at 7,800 RPM and 317 lb-ft at 5,500 RPM. The engine management was a Bosch MED 9.1 system with individual cylinder knock control. Weighing 485 pounds, it delivered exceptional high-RPM power while maintaining the smoothness expected of a luxury V8, with a redline of 8,250 RPM that challenged contemporary BMW M engines.

The Lamborghini-derived V10 that established Audi as a supercar manufacturer. This 5,204cc 90° V10 shared architecture with the Lamborghini Gallardo's V10 but featured Audi-specific tuning. The engine employed direct fuel injection at 120 bar pressure with 10 individual throttle bodies. The cylinder heads used dual overhead camshafts with 40 valves total, with variable valve timing on all four camshafts. The intake system featured a dual-path manifold with variable geometry, while the exhaust used equal-length headers. The crankshaft was a forged steel unit with 72° firing intervals, running in six main bearings. With 12.5:1 compression, it produced 525 hp at 8,000 RPM and 391 lb-ft at 6,500 RPM in R8 specification. Later versions saw power increase to 602 hp with revised intake and exhaust systems. Weighing 528 pounds, it delivered exotic car performance with Audi's legendary reliability and daily usability, creating the 'everyday supercar' segment.

The revolutionary turbocharged direct-injection four-cylinder that won International Engine of the Year multiple times. This 1,984cc inline-four combined turbocharging with direct injection in a mass-production engine for the first time. The aluminum block used cast iron liners, while the cylinder head featured dual overhead camshafts with 16 valves and variable valve timing on the intake cam. The turbocharger was a BorgWarner K03 with electronic wastegate control, producing up to 15 psi boost. The fuel system used direct injection at 150 bar pressure with solenoid injectors, while ignition used individual coil-on-plug units. With 10.5:1 compression, it produced 200 hp at 5,100 RPM and 207 lb-ft from 1,800-5,000 RPM. The combination of direct injection and turbocharging provided both efficiency and performance, with specific output of 100 hp/liter while meeting strict emissions standards. This engine architecture would be produced in millions of units across the Volkswagen Group.

The supercharged V6 that powered Audi's performance renaissance. This 2,995cc 90° V6 featured an Eaton TVS supercharger with integrated water-to-air intercooler mounted in the vee. The cylinder heads used dual overhead camshafts with 24 valves and variable valve timing on both intake and exhaust cams. The supercharger used a magnetic clutch and produced up to 17.4 psi of boost. The fuel system combined direct injection at 150 bar pressure with port injection for optimal combustion. With 10.3:1 compression, it produced 333 hp at 5,500 RPM and 325 lb-ft from 2,900-5,300 RPM. The engine management was a Bosch MED 17.1 system with adaptive knock control. Weighing 440 pounds, it delivered instant throttle response and linear power delivery, with the supercharger whine becoming a signature Audi sound. This engine proved so successful it remained in production for over a decade across multiple model lines.

The sophisticated twin-turbo V8 that powers Audi's ultimate performance models. This 3,993cc 90° V8 features a hot-V turbocharger configuration with twin turbochargers mounted within the vee. The aluminum block uses plasma-coated cylinder bores, while the cylinder heads feature 32 valves with variable valve timing and lift on both intake and exhaust cams. The turbochargers are BorgWarner units with electronic wastegate control, producing up to 22 psi boost. The fuel system combines direct injection at 200 bar pressure with port injection, while ignition uses individual coil-on-plug units. With 10.1:1 compression, it produces 450 hp at 5,800 RPM and 406 lb-ft from 1,400-5,200 RPM in S models, growing to 600 hp and 590 lb-ft in RS models. The engine features cylinder deactivation technology that can shut down four cylinders under light load. Weighing 485 pounds, it delivers massive torque from low RPM while maintaining exceptional refinement and efficiency.

The modern evolution of Audi's iconic five-cylinder that continues the rally heritage. This 2,480cc inline-five features an aluminum block with cast iron liners and dual overhead camshafts with 20 valves. The turbocharger is a large BorgWarner unit with ball-bearing technology and electronic wastegate control, producing up to 26 psi boost. The fuel system uses direct injection at 200 bar pressure with five individual throttle bodies, while ignition uses individual coil-on-plug units. The crankshaft is a forged steel unit with five main bearings, while the connecting rods are forged. With 10.0:1 compression, it produces 400 hp at 7,000 RPM and 354 lb-ft from 1,700-5,850 RPM. The engine management is a Bosch MED 17.1 system with individual cylinder knock control. Weighing 385 pounds, it delivers explosive performance while maintaining the distinctive five-cylinder sound that echoes the original Ur-Quattro, achieving specific output of 161 hp/liter.

Audi's comprehensive electric vehicle architecture that spans the model range. The system features asynchronous electric motors with hairpin winding technology and liquid cooling. The base e-tron uses dual motors producing 355 hp and 414 lb-ft, while the e-tron S uses three motors (one front, two rear) producing 496 hp and 718 lb-ft. The power electronics employ silicon IGBT technology with 97% efficiency, while the battery is a 95 kWh liquid-cooled lithium-ion pack using NMC 622 chemistry. The thermal management system uses a heat pump for efficient cabin heating, while the motors feature torque vectoring across the rear axle. The regenerative braking system can recover up to 220 kW of power, while DC fast charging supports 150 kW capability. The complete powertrain weighs 1,045 pounds, achieving 0-60 mph in 4.5 seconds while offering up to 222 miles of range. This represents Audi's first generation of mass-production electric vehicles, bridging their combustion heritage with an electric future.

The ultra-high-performance electric powertrain developed with Porsche. This system features two permanently excited synchronous motors (one per axle) producing combined 590 hp (637 hp in overboost) and 612 lb-ft. The front motor produces 235 hp, while the rear motor produces 449 hp, with both using hairpin winding technology and direct oil cooling. The power electronics employ silicon carbide MOSFETs with 97.5% efficiency and 16 kHz switching frequency. The battery is a 93.4 kWh unit using 800V architecture with NMC 811 chemistry and active thermal management. The thermal system can dissipate 300 kW of heat during track operation, with battery temperature maintained within ±3°C of optimum. The motors feature torque vectoring with an electronically controlled rear differential, while regenerative braking can recover 265 kW of power. DC fast charging supports 270 kW capability, adding 62 miles of range in 5 minutes. The complete powertrain weighs 1,345 pounds, achieving 0-60 mph in 3.1 seconds and a quarter-mile in 11.2 seconds—supercar performance with zero emissions.

The robust manual transmission that launched the quattro revolution. This 5-speed gearbox features helical gears with triple-cone synchronizers on 2nd and 3rd gears for smooth shifts. The casing is cast iron with integrated mounting points for the transfer case. The clutch is a single-plate diaphragm spring design with hydraulic actuation, while the shift mechanism uses a precise rod linkage. The center differential is a mechanical Torsen unit with default 50:50 torque split. Weighing 85kg complete, it provided the perfect mechanical connection for early quattro models, allowing drivers to fully exploit the traction advantages of all-wheel drive.

The sophisticated automatic transmission with manual shift capability. This ZF-sourced 5HP24 transmission features adaptive shift programming and torque converter lock-up. The planetary gearset provides smooth, seamless shifts, while the hydraulic control system allows for manual gear selection via steering wheel buttons or gear lever. The casing is aluminum with integrated heat exchangers. The transmission control unit features fuzzy logic that adapts to driving style. Weighing 115kg, it delivered refined power delivery perfect for luxury models while providing manual control for enthusiastic driving.

The innovative continuously variable transmission for front-wheel drive models. This Audi-developed CVT uses a steel pushbelt running between variable-diameter pulleys to provide infinite gear ratios. The transmission features a multi-plate wet clutch instead of a torque converter for more direct response. The control system can simulate eight fixed ratios in manual mode. The casing is aluminum with integrated hydraulic control unit. Weighing 95kg, it provided seamless acceleration without shift interruptions while achieving better fuel economy than conventional automatics, though it was limited to lower torque applications.

The high-performance dual-clutch transmission for quattro models. This 7-speed DL501 transmission features two multi-plate wet clutches running in separate oil baths. Shift times are under 200ms in Dynamic mode, with pre-selection technology anticipating gear changes. The casing is aluminum with integrated heat exchangers for sustained performance driving. The crown-gear center differential provides torque vectoring between axles. Weighing 125kg, it can handle 600Nm of torque while providing lightning-fast shifts and optimal traction in all conditions, making it ideal for high-performance Audi models.

The efficient direct drive system for Audi's electric vehicles. This single-speed transmission features helical gears with 9.0:1 reduction ratio and 97% efficiency. The casing is aluminum with integrated cooling channels for the electric motor. The differential is an open design with electronic braking simulation for torque vectoring. Weighing 42kg, it provides smooth, instantaneous power delivery without shift interruptions, perfectly complementing the electric motor's 16,000 RPM capability while maintaining the refinement expected of Audi vehicles.