* New S tronic transmission configured for longitudinal engine installations first used in Q5 SUV and S4 Saloon and Avant - now available in 2.0-litre TFSI quattro versions of the A4 and A5
* Premium of £1,420 over manual transmission
* A4 2.0 TFSI quattro S tronic £27,170 OTR, A4 Avant 2.0 TFSI quattro S tronic £28,295 OTR, A5 2.0 TFSI quattro S tronic £31,065 OTR
* S tronic twin-clutch transmission delivers exceptionally rapid gear changes with no interruption to power flow, reducing acceleration time yet retaining fuel economy and CO2 at the level of manual equivalents
* A4 2.0 TFSI quattro S tronic 0-62mph in 6.5 seconds (manual 6.6), top speed 150mph (manual 153mph), combined mpg 38.2 (manual 38.2), CO2 172g/km (manual 172g/km)
* A5 2.0 TFSI quattro S tronic 0-62mph in 6.2 seconds (manual 6.5), top speed 150mph (manual 153mph), combined mpg 38.2 (manual 38.2), CO2 172g/km (manual 173g/km)
* A4 also now available with new Executive SE and Executive S line specification options
Shifting into a higher gear in Audi A4 and A5 models could take as little as 0.2 seconds from this month as the latest performance-oriented S tronic twin-clutch automatic transmission makes the transition to 2.0 TFSI quattro versions of the acclaimed compact Saloon, Avant and Coupe. The new S tronic option adds £1,420 to the prices of A4 2.0 TFSI quattro and A5 2.0 TFSI quattro models, taking them to £27,170 OTR and £31,065 respectively.
Despite its rapidity, the latest incarnation of the twin-clutch gearbox also acts responsibly, maintaining fuel economy and CO2 output at the same level, or below, manual equivalents.
Launched to critical acclaim in the first generation TT, the advanced transmission added a new string to its bow during 2008 when it was further upgraded to enable installation in Audi models with longitudinal, `North-South' engine installations. The new addition made its debut in the Q5 SUV, and soon after in the latest supercharged S4 Saloon and Avant.
Linked to an all-new engine
It now brings its lightning fast changes to the A4 2.0 TFSI quattro with its brand new turbo charged and directly injected FSI engine enhanced by Audi valvelift technology for improved engine `breathing'. In Saloon form, the A4 2.0 TFSI quattro S tronic can power to 62mph from rest in 6.5 seconds - a 0.1 second improvement over the manual version - reach a top speed of 150mph and return 38.2mpg according to the combined cycle test. In the A5 2.0 TFSI quattro S tronic, the sprint to 62mph can be completed 0.3 seconds more quickly than in the manual at 6.2 seconds, and a top speed of 150mph can be reached, while combined economy and CO2 output match the A4 at 38.2mpg and 172g/km.
These impressive economy figures are identical to manual A4 and A5 equivalents, and in terms of CO2 output the A5 S tronic actually shows a reduction versus the manual version's 173g/km, highlighting the fact that in contrast to most automatic transmissions S tronic demands no compromise in return for added convenience.
Advanced electro-hydraulic controls and the alternate use of two clutches enable the S tronic gearbox to deliver lightning fast automatic or manual shifts via the gear lever or steering wheel-mounted paddle controls with no interruption of the engine's power delivery across seven ratios.
The first of the two clutches serves the odd-numbered gears and reverse, and the second the even-numbered gears, so when the A4 or A5 are travelling in third gear, for instance, fourth is already pre-selected in anticipation. As soon as the shift command is given, the first clutch is disengaged and the second engaged in just a few hundredths of a second, virtually seamlessly.
The sporting credentials of both A4 and A5 2.0 TFSI quattro models can not only be enhanced by the new S tronic transmission, but also by the extra cost option of the Audi drive select adaptive dynamics system. With its influence over throttle response, transmission points, steering weighting and damper control Audi drive select delivers the sharpest possible response and the highest degree of poise in all situations.
New Executive SE and Executive S line models
In A4 models it is also now possible to further enhance appeal through highly cost effective specification upgrades following the introduction of new Executive SE and Executive S line trim lines. In addition to the SE equipment list, which among its highlights features 17-inch 7-arm alloy wheels, three-zone climate control, an Audi Concert CD audio system and automatic headlight and wiper operation, Executive SE specification brings an upgrade to 17-inch 10-spoke alloy wheels, an Audi Symphony audio system with six CD autochanger, cruise control and mobile phone preparation. The Executive SE trim line carries a premium of £635 over the SE model, representing a saving of £480 compared with the cost of adding each item individually.
The more sporting S line option that is available at extra cost for all A4 Saloon and Avant models includes 18-inch alloy wheels, a unique S line front and rear bumper design, extended side skirts, xenon headlights flanked by distinctive LED daytime running lights and S line sports suspension lowered by 20mm. Inside, it adds leather and cloth combination sports seats, a 3-spoke S line sports steering wheel, matt brushed aluminium inlays and a perforated leather gear knob.
S line models can also be given the Executive treatment - the Executive S line models that are new for 2009 upgrade to Alcantara and leather combination sports seats, the Symphony audio system with CD changer, cruise control and mobile phone preparation. At £635, the Executive S line premium saves £650 over the cost of the individual items.
첫댓글 무슨말인지요??ㅋㅋ 조만간 A4 등등의 차에.. 듀얼클러치인 s트로닉을 달아서 나온다는 말인가요?
네 맞습니다^^ 새로 나온 B8 S4 때문에 S tronic이 A4/A5에 처음부터 적용이 않된거 같습니다. 현재 한국에 수입된 A4/A5 변속기는 Tiptronic이 달려있고 곧 S tronic 변속기가 달린 A4/A5가 수입되서 나오겠죠.
이러저래 바뻐서 영어원문으로 올렸습니다. 양애 바랍니다^^
국내 A4 A5엔 S-tronic이 달려 나올 계획이 없습니다. 북미 기준인 한국사양은 앞으로도 팁트로닉만 들어온단 소식을 본사오더담당자분께 들었구요~ 독일, 영국등지에선 2.0T Q에 이미 7단 S-tronic이 달려 나온답니다. 팁트로닉과 S-tronic 옵션 가격은 거의 동일하구요.. 한국에 들어오는 S4는 7단 S-tronic이 달려 나오겠죠~
그런가요 그래도 한국 소비자들을 위해서 본사 오더 담당자분께서 능력좀 발휘해서 새로운 S tronic이 적용된 A4/A5가 출시되길 바랍니다. 당분간 S4/Q5를 구입하시는 분만 S tronic 혜택을 받겠군요
그럼 북미에서도 앞으로 계속 a4 2.0T Q 는 팁트로닉 달려서 판매 된다는 말씀이신가요? 아니면 우리나라만 북미판인데 계속 팁트로닉이라는 말씀이신지...
모든 트윈클러치 기술은 보그워너사가 가지고 있습니다... 보그워너사에서 직접 생산하거나, 보그워나사 라이센스 받아서 독자생산하거나 하고있습니다... 폭스바겐 DSG, 아우디 S-Tronic, 포르쉐 PDK, BMW DCT 모두... (벤츠는 수동미션은 절대 안만드는 오토미션에 올인하는 회사라 없구요 ㅎㅎㅎ 개인적으로 벤츠 안좋아하는 이유중하나 ㅋ) 그리고 현존하는 모든 트윈클러치중에 제일 좋은녀석은 GT-R에 달려있습니다... 기존 트윈클러치의 단점이 낮은토크에서만 사용할수있어서, 고마력차량엔 사용못했었는데, 보그워너사에서 GT-R의 60kg/m 토크를 위해서 특별 제작했다고 하더군요. 이제 이제품이 포르쉐터보나 RS6등에 달려나오겠죠.
제 기억에 유럽에서는(독일) B8 A4 판매가 된지 1년정도 되었지만 2.0 TFSI 엔진에 오토 모델을 얼마전까지 아예 판매를 안 했습니다. 그래서 한국에서 판매하는 걸 보고, 독일에서는 없는 라인을 판매하는구나 했었는데, 이제 싸이트 보니까 S트로닉으로 판매를 하네요.