Audi V8 (D11) Transmission Information in Quick-to-Read Graphs

Average transmission load (Nm)

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Quick notes on Audi V8 (D11) transmission

    • Drive: All wheel drive (4x4)
    • Gearbox construction: Manual, Automatic
    • Transmission type: 6 MT, 4 AT
    • Average acceleration: 6.9 s to 60 mph
    • Average optimal engine speed: 5800 rpm
    • Average torque: 370 Nm
    • Weight to torque ratio: 5 kg to 1 Nm
    • Average weight: 1750 kg / 3859 lbs
    • Maximum load for transmission: 2560 kg / 5645 lbs
    • Gearboxy rating: 10 / 10

Gearbox types in 1989 Audi V8 (D11) through generations

  • 4.2 V8 —6 MT (400 Nm)
  • 3.6 V8 —4 AT (340 Nm)
  • Acceleration with different gearboxes

  • 4.2 V8 6 MT—6.5 s to 60 mph (6.8 s to 100 kmh )
  • 3.6 V8 4 AT—7.2 s to 60 mph (7.6 s to 100 kmh )

    Optimal engine speed at last gear

  • 4.2 V8 6 MT—5800 rpm.
  • 3.6 V8 4 AT—5800 rpm.
  • Vehicle Transmission type Gears Drive type Optimal rpm Transmission efficiency
    4.2 V8 Manual 6 MT All wheel drive (4x4) 5800 rpm. 91%
    3.6 V8 Automatic 4 AT All wheel drive (4x4) 5800 rpm. 91%
    Vehicle 4.2 V8
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 6 MT
    Drive type All wheel drive (4x4)
    Optimal rpm 5800 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 91%
    Vehicle 3.6 V8
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 4 AT
    Drive type All wheel drive (4x4)
    Optimal rpm 5800 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 91%