7 sp DSG 400Nm?

[cme2c]

Just noticed the European release of the new transporter. Top of the range has a twin turbo 2l common rail diesel. It is claimed to have 132kW /400Nm and run a 7 speed DSG. Hmmmmm.

[gerhard]

Just noticed the European release of the new transporter. Top of the range has a twin turbo 2l common rail diesel. It is claimed to have 132kW /400Nm and run a 7 speed DSG. Hmmmmm.

It will likely be the Audi S-Tronic 7 speeder, published torque up to 550nm.

Not the baby one seen in the cars.

[cme2c]

Thanks, Gerhard. That makes some sense. But using an Audi box in a truck but not a 103TDI or GTI ? I sometimes wonder.

[phaeton]

Cost.......

[cme2c]

Cost.......

Ah yes. I just looked at the Euro prices for the commercials. I suppose its different competing against Vitos than corollas(in Europe)

[Transporter]

It will likely be the Audi S-Tronic 7 speeder, published torque up to 550nm.

Not the baby one seen in the cars.

I think that the Audi S-tronics box is too long to fit transversally. They would have to change engine/box arrangements to fit it.

[gerhard]

I think that the Audi S-tronics box is too long to fit transversally. They would have to change engine/box arrangements to fit it.

I read today something along the lines of "VW has had to beef up their DSG box to suit" http://www.carsales.com.au/reviews/2...neration-16785

So I looks as though there is plenty of potential in the 7 speeder with dry clutches.

Would that mean the dry 7 speeder will eventually replace the 6 speed oiler across the entire range where the donk is a high torque one?

[cme2c]

I think that the Audi S-tronics box is too long to fit transversally. They would have to change engine/box arrangements to fit it.

They are using it in the S3 http://www.egmcartech.com/2008/09/30...d-twin-clutch/

[Sharkie]

They are using it in the S3 http://www.egmcartech.com/2008/09/30...d-twin-clutch/

Errm, No .... S3 uses a 6speed DSG (S-Tronic) That article is incorrect. (it is also a year old) Have a look at the specs on Audi's websites ....

7Spd DSG (as in Q5) is for a longitidunal engine not for transverse. T5/T6 & Amarok will get the 7Spd.

VAG does not have a 7spd DSG for the transverse engines rated above 250NM. 7Spd DSG for longitidunal engines only rated @ 550NM.

It is a totally different gearbox. It will not fit in a FWD car such as a Golf etc.

[cme2c]

Errm, No .... S3 uses a 6speed DSG (S-Tronic) That article is incorrect. (it is also a year old) Have a look at the specs on Audi's websites ....

7Spd DSG (as in Q5) is for a longitidunal engine not for transverse. T5/T6 & Amarok will get the 7Spd.

VAG does not have a 7spd DSG for the transverse engines rated above 250NM. 7Spd DSG for longitidunal engines only rated @ 550NM.

It is a totally different gearbox. It will not fit in a FWD car such as a Golf etc.

Which brings me back to my original point. What 7 speed DSG is VAG going to use in the transverse engined transporter and could it be grafted to the Golf etc?