Audi R8 R Tronic Transmission Specifications

Audi R8 has a long history as a race car, roadster and sports car with many awards to its name. US News and World Report have ranked the 2012 Audi R8 as the top 3 sports car of the year. Quality design and superb engineering are hallmarks for this car. 

R Tronic Transmission Specifications

Evaluate the R Tronic system and you find a unique manual to automatic shift. First, a manual shift gearbox with the standard ratio of gears to engine speed for maximum driving efficiency for race or sports car fun.  Consider these specifications; Audi describes the R-tronic automatic transmission as a six-speed transmission and Quattro all-wheel drive. The R-tronic automatic and the manual shift have the same gear ratios. The Audi R8 2012 travels from 0 to 60 mph in 4.4 seconds, top speed 187 MPH, R-Tronic 13 MPG City, 21-MPG Highway. This is a fast sports car.

Excellent Styling

Luxury styling, in the Audi R8, with attention to details, ease of driving around the city with the dual transmission that functions as your automatic and racing car manual shift. For a sports car enthusiast who may not always feel like down shifting, this car gives an additional boost in the handling department. Excellent styling with a consideration for a few luxury items in your roadster makes the Audi R8 a great city touring car. Sticker price starting at 144,220.00 usd

Driving with the R Tronic Transmission

Guarantees from Audi include a smoother ride, better durability and extended gas mileage with their patented R Tronic Transmission. From the drivers stand point the ability to negotiate either manual or automatic gear shifting a great alternative for a two type driving family or people who like to shift their gear box selections.