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BMW and Audi To Follow Lexus' Lead In 8 Speed Transmissions
As we reported last month, it appears BMW and Audi, following the lead of Lexus, will begin to offer eight-speed automatic transmissions in their flagship models.

Sources are now saying the transmission will be supplied by ZF Friedrichshafen, a familiar German supplier to both marques. Although we don't know all of the specifics, Audi is expected to debut the new slushbox in the range-topping A8 sedan, Q7 SUV, and their future A7 premium model.

BMW will likely debut the new gearbox in their premium 7-Series sedan and the X6 Sport Activity Vehicle, according to company sources. Read Article
BMW and Audi To Follow Lexus' Lead In 8 Speed Transmissions



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EL34EL34 - 5/12/2008 4:32:17 PM
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It makes perfect sense to have an 8 speed in an Audi or BMW, but what's the point to have one in a Lexus :-?

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_43LE_43LE - 5/12/2008 5:19:27 PM
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Obviously for the same reasons that it makes sense to have it in an Audi or BMW. ;-)


sectorsector - 5/12/2008 10:31:43 PM
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you're right, looks like the IS-F doesn't even need all 8 to hang with the M3s on the track :)


LexusLionLexusLion - 5/13/2008 5:38:13 PM
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BMW and Audi have finally started copying Lexus. I prefer the real thing, though. :-P


S4cabriofoxoneS4cabriofoxone - 5/12/2008 5:26:44 PMView My AgentSpace
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Unnecessary. I would much rather both of them used their seven-speed DSG transmissions.

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chewychewy - 5/13/2008 12:22:33 AMView My AgentSpace
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7 speed DSG is made for sporty cars. 8 speed tiptronic for the more luxury oriented cars


BremboBrembo - 5/13/2008 3:11:15 PM
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I believe Audi said that the 7-speed dsg can't handle the torque power and may not last so they sticking to 6-speed dsg for the sporty car.


DenaliDenali - 5/12/2008 5:57:31 PM
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nothing new, whose next Mercedes?

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BigShow50BigShow50 - 5/12/2008 5:58:26 PM
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Lol...now the German now follow the japs, from Hydrids, to now 8 speed transmission, the trend continues...so what's next? Btw, EL34 is a "tit on a boar!" Buddy does not even own a car...

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LexusLexus - 5/12/2008 5:59:57 PM
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Key words, qoute "BMW and Audi followed Lexus Lead in 8 Speed Transmissions" And that is all we need to read on this post, = ) LOL ...............



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AgentOrangeAgentOrange - 5/13/2008 4:40:57 PMView My AgentSpace
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Lexus uses ZF trannies? who knew?


lexusis350lexusis350 - 5/12/2008 6:59:24 PM
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I remember when Lexus announced the LS 460 would have an 8-speed and how everyone thought it was a stupid idea. But now that BMW and Audi have jumped on the bandwagon, it's a different story. But good for Lexus pioneering this.

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F1_DriverF1_Driver - 5/12/2008 8:34:03 PM
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I get the uneasy feeling this site is Eurocentric.


hao420hao420 - 5/12/2008 9:36:21 PM
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lexusis350

U telling di true...............


S4cabriofoxoneS4cabriofoxone - 5/12/2008 10:16:42 PMView My AgentSpace
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"But now that BMW and Audi have jumped on the bandwagon, it's a different story."

My post:

"Unnecessary. I would much rather both of them used their seven-speed DSG transmissions."



sectorsector - 5/12/2008 10:37:31 PM
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not sure about Eurocentric, but a lot of BMW crack addicts to be found :)


ThierryHenry14ThierryHenry14 - 5/13/2008 5:24:35 PM
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btw, I still think its stupid...


bmwdrvrbmwdrvr - 5/12/2008 8:09:00 PM
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i dont get why Audi doesnt put there DSG transmission thats in the tt in the A5/S5

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AlexTxAlexTx - 5/12/2008 9:55:05 PM
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It's in the A3 and TT. It will available in the new A4 and A5 most likely by 2009 and the rest of the brand by 2010.


aarononymousaarononymous - 5/12/2008 10:09:36 PM
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because US drivers prefer smooth autoboxes to lightning-fast sporty DSG transmissions. The new A4 or Q5 won't be released here with the new 7-speed DSG for the in-line motors unfortunately.


chewychewy - 5/13/2008 12:23:06 AMView My AgentSpace
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aaronymous has it right, DSG is too sporty for the mainstream buyers


bmwdrvrbmwdrvr - 5/13/2008 12:28:09 AM
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i guess thats why the A5 also lacks steering feel, and its effort is way to light, but that it would have been a good combination especially for the S5 it should make the car faster, and improve fuel efficiency while offering very quick shifts....if the Audi wouldnt have killed the A5's sportiness and tried making it into a v6 gt, instead of a true competitor to the 3 series, and G37 coupe better steering feel, and the DSG would have made it hard to beat


HeyhuubHeyhuub - 5/13/2008 2:19:26 AM
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Good to know then that despite it's GT-pretentions the A5/S5 is just as fast on a track as the supposedly sporty 3 series.


bmwdrvrbmwdrvr - 5/13/2008 8:41:04 AM
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so is a toyota camry that doesnt make it a performance car....but thank for the misinformed insight. you may want to read some reviews of the A5 before you make comments...or for that matter read up on what a GT is vs a performance car, because there are plenty of GT cars that are fast, and they lack the sharp handling, and steering feedback, hence them being GT cars.


MaindrianPaceMaindrianPace - 5/13/2008 11:41:29 AM
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SHOCK STORY:

LEXUS to follow BMW and Audi's lead in actually making cars!!

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stash84stash84 - 5/13/2008 2:48:19 PM
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with gas prices soaring..an 8 spd tranny helps save gas..and i dont consider this "copying lexus", its just next for automakers and lexus did it first..its inevitable..one day there will be a 10 spd believe it or not !!!

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gsh23gsh23 - 5/13/2008 4:35:13 PM
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omfgwtfbbq lexus copying bmw and audi!!!1 haha god theres nothing better than fanboys. i love you guys! goto college and stop buying rims for your 325i and 328i!

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flozel1flozel1 - 5/13/2008 6:57:34 PM
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Why is that stupid moron EL34 not making his usual stupid "monkey see, monkey do" idiotic comments?

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