It wont be long before production cars are having that many gears, VW is already working on a 10Speed, so were not far off, But as DCTs take the lead, Wat else can we expect to come from cars?
Audi A7 3.0 TFSI Quattro (310 PS) specs
| Car type | 4-door saloon |
| Curb weight | 1750 kg (3858 lbs) |
| Dimensions | 4.97 m (196 in) long, 1.91 m (75 in) wide, 1.42 m (56 in) high |
| Wheelbase | 2.91 m (115 in) |
| Introduced | 2011 |
| Origin country | Germany |
| Views | 7.4k |
| Submitted by | Eryk03 |
Performance
| 0 - 80 kph | 4.0 s |
| 0 - 100 kph | 5.9 s |
| 0 - 130 kph | 9.3 s |
| 0 - 180 kph | 18.2 s |
| 0 - 200 kph | 23.9 s |
| Est. 100 - 200 kph | 18.0 s |
| 0 - 60 mph | 5.1 s |
| 0 - 100 mph | 12.7 s |
| Est. 1/8 mile | 9.9 s @ 85.7 mph |
| 1/4 mile | 13.7 s @ 103.1 mph |
| Est. 1/2 mile | 23.3 s @ 123.0 mph |
| Top speed | 250 kph (155 mph) |
| Est. max acceleration | 0.53 g (5 m/s²) |
Powertrain specs
| Engine type | V6 TFSI 24V DOHC Superpercharged |
| Displacement | 3.0 l (183 ci / 2995 cc) |
| Power | 310 ps (306 bhp / 228 kw) @ 5500 rpm |
| Torque | 440 Nm (325 lb-ft) @ 2900 rpm |
| Power / liter | 104 ps (102 hp) |
| Power / weight | 177 ps (175 bhp) / t |
| Torque / weight | 251 Nm (185 lb-ft) / t |
| Transmission | 7 speed S-Tronic |
| Layout | front engine, all wheel drive |
A7 3.0 TFSI Quattro competition
Viking 12y ago
My work vehicle has fifteen speeds, and none of them are for reverse! I actuate the three ranges with my left hand, and the five speeds (for each range) with my right hand. Typically the hills aren't difficult so I just use the #2 range with its five speeds. But of course it is a bicycle. :)
monkeypop 12y ago
12 speeds are not needed in a normal car. A 4x4 with a differential for high, medium and low ranges maybe.. but not a normal car. I have a ATV that has 15 forward and 3 reverse gears but they are useful for offroading.
I'd hate to see the replacement cost. The regular 5 speed auto nissan is using in its pickups costs $2600 to replace if it goes out... ridiculous.
BR2' 12y ago
Awhile ago i herd of a company, dunno who, that was developing a tranny that u solely change gears with your feet, kinda like pressing the clutch, except your switching gears with ever press of the pedal, 4 pedals in the car, i thought that was pretty cool, haven't herd anything about tht in awhile though.
And VolksWagen is also working on eith a 10 or 12 speed transmission...i know
Some of thes ideas/thoughts/tech are crazy, was also n idea about if u pass gas in a car, the car would pick up on unwanted or unpleasant smells and adjust the air quality, or smell of the car lol i haven't herd anything TOO crazy lately, but im sure we will
monkeypop 12y ago
Yes its America. Ridiculous how many people here cannot drive a manual. I've encountered it many times.. needing someone else to drive one of my rides but they cant because they have never used a manual before.
So many of the cars here are autos that seeing someone with a manual is becoming a bit rare. Nissan only produces one car model with a manual trans now.. the 370.
monkeypop 12y ago
Seemed like a nice dude and I always wanted to give a audi a go round so when he offered I didnt give it a second thought. He seemed to know what a V model caddy is. When he couldnt drive mine I gave him a ride in the V that he wont soon forget ; ) Got a "special" road that I know by heart that you can get air on 3 times in less than half a mile if you have enough power to pull through the corners and up the hills.. no one forgets a drive down that road lol.
BR2' 12y ago
Just put it in 2nd an watch him roll lol Still, if your gonna ask to drive sum1s car, atleast KNOW wat your getting in to, he could just be excited to drive a cool looking car
monkeypop 12y ago
Not even sure he could handle getting going in first gear. He seemed oblivious to anything about manuals. He turned the key and looked pretty confused when it did not start. Apparently he was oblivious to the manual shifter right beside him and the clutch pedal that needs to be pressed to start the engine.
Got to be careful who you let drive your ride. I just sort of assumed since the guy offered he already knew mine was a manual. It was good for a nice laugh with a few of my friends anyway and I got to drive a audi down the interstate ;)
monkeypop 12y ago
I got to drive one of these audis tonight. Not really sure which model it was just that it was a 3.0 turbo with awd. I didnt get to thrash it but I liked the tight steering.. felt very nice.
The owner offered to let me drive his if I let him drive my CTS-V. I took out his audi first and when we got back he hopped in my CTS and couldnt drive it because its a manual. Seemed like a nice guy but sort of douchey that he couldnt drive a manual.
Julle85 13y ago
@Eryk03
More stuff for the Audi A7.
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