奥迪全系自学手册（SSP）：SSP613_Audi R8 Power Transmission_EN.pdfVIP

Self Study Programme 613 For internal use only Audi R8 Power Transmission Audi Service Training The Audi R8 sees Audi off ering, for the fi rst time, a high-perform- Due to the mid-engine concept and the demands on driving ance sports car based on a mid-engine concept. dynamics, the quattro full-time all-wheel drive system in the The engine positioning fore of the rear axle helps to ensure a Audi R8 has been implemented in a diff erent way to previous balanced weight distribution and a low centre of gravity. Audi quattro drive systems. This basic confi guration allows a high level of driving stability and In the case of the mid-engine concept with quattro all-wheel drive good transverse acceleration. in the Audi R8, drive is transmitted dynamically to the front axle by Driving dynamics are further enhanced by the combination of a means of a viscous coupling. Furthermore, a limited slip diff eren- bespoke mid-engine concept and quattro all-wheel drive, with a tial in the rear axle drive improves rear axle traction under high strong emphasis being placed on sportiness and driving enjoy- transverse acceleration. ment. 613_006 When buying the Audi R8, the customer can elect to change gear manually using the 6-speed manual gearbox with double-plate dry clutch or to drive away and change gear fully automatically using the optional R tronic gearbox. An innovative selector mechanism allows the driver to make the choice of driving in Automatic mode or changing gears manually. In addition, the driver can select Sport mode. Want to fi nd out more about the technology behind this power transmission system? If so, read on and learn all you need to know about power transmission i