Although the Bavarian sedan is a bit porky, the 370-kilogram lighter RS 7 Performance didn't stand a chance against BMW's ...

That situation also shows the benefits of Audi’s other change with the SQ7: The transmission. The SQ7 actually uses the same ZF 8HP gearbox as the standard Q model — and seemingly every other ...

From the standpoint of transmission choices, Audi could retain the ZF-supplied 8HP for high-torque applications. Lesser models, on the other hand, may use a dual-clutch transmission with seven gears.