Gearbox Type: 8-Speed Tiptronic (Automatic)
The A8 L utilizes an 8-speed Tiptronic transmission. This torque-converter automatic is chosen over a dual-clutch unit specifically for its superior low-speed smoothness and its ability to handle the heavy mass of the flagship sedan without jerkiness.
Drive Type: Quattro with Self-Locking Center Differential
Audi’s permanent Quattro all-wheel drive is standard. In the A8 L, it works in tandem with the "Predictive Active Suspension" to read the road ahead via cameras and adjust each wheel's torque and height individually to iron out bumps before you hit them.
