Audi Quattro Transmission Information in Quick-to-Read Graphs

Average transmission load (Nm)

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Quick notes on Audi Quattro transmission

    • Drive: All wheel drive (4x4)
    • Gearbox construction: Manual
    • Transmission type: 5 MT
    • Average acceleration: 6.1 s to 60 mph
    • Average optimal engine speed: 5875 rpm
    • Average torque: 304 Nm
    • Weight to torque ratio: 4 kg to 1 Nm
    • Average weight: 1320 kg / 2911 lbs
    • Maximum load for transmission: 1905 kg / 4201 lbs
    • Gearboxy rating: 6 / 10

Gearbox types in Audi Quattro through generations

  • 2.1 Turbo —5 MT (285 Nm)
  • Sport 2.1 20V Turbo —5 MT (350 Nm)
  • 2.2 Turbo —5 MT (270 Nm)
  • 2.2 20V CAT —5 MT (309 Nm)
  • Acceleration with different gearboxes

  • 2.1 Turbo 5 MT—6.9 s to 60 mph (7.3 s to 100 kmh )
  • Sport 2.1 20V Turbo 5 MT—4.6 s to 60 mph (4.8 s to 100 kmh )
  • 2.2 Turbo 5 MT—6.6 s to 60 mph (6.9 s to 100 kmh )
  • 2.2 20V CAT 5 MT—6.2 s to 60 mph (6.5 s to 100 kmh )

    Optimal engine speed at last gear

  • 2.1 Turbo 5 MT—5500 rpm.
  • Sport 2.1 20V Turbo 5 MT—6600 rpm.
  • 2.2 Turbo 5 MT—5500 rpm.
  • 2.2 20V CAT 5 MT—5900 rpm.
  • Vehicle Transmission type Gears Drive type Optimal rpm Transmission efficiency
    2.1 Turbo Manual 5 MT All wheel drive (4x4) 5500 rpm. 96%
    Sport 2.1 20V Turbo Manual 5 MT All wheel drive (4x4) 6600 rpm. 69%
    2.2 Turbo Manual 5 MT All wheel drive (4x4) 5500 rpm. 96%
    2.2 20V CAT Manual 5 MT All wheel drive (4x4) 5900 rpm. 96%
    Vehicle 2.1 Turbo
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 5 MT
    Drive type All wheel drive (4x4)
    Optimal rpm 5500 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%
    Vehicle Sport 2.1 20V Turbo
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 5 MT
    Drive type All wheel drive (4x4)
    Optimal rpm 6600 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 69%
    Vehicle 2.2 Turbo
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 5 MT
    Drive type All wheel drive (4x4)
    Optimal rpm 5500 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%
    Vehicle 2.2 20V CAT
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 5 MT
    Drive type All wheel drive (4x4)
    Optimal rpm 5900 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%