Gearbox - Audi 2003 A8 Technical Features

To satisfy high comfort requirements, the
Audi A8 ´03 features a new 6-speed automatic
gearbox capable of handling a high engine
torque of max. 600 Nm.
Design and operation of the 09E gearbox
are described in SSP 283 (Part 1) and
SSP 284 (Part 2).
Technical data
Designation: 09E
Factory
designation: AL 600-6Q
ZF
designation: 6HP-26 A61
Type: 6-speed planetary
gearbox, featuring electro-
hydraulic control
with hydrodynamic
torque converter and
slip-controlled lock-
up clutch
Control: Via mechatronic system
(integration of hydraulic
control unit and
electronic control
to form one unit)

Gearbox

Two different versions are available:
– 420 Nm for the V8 5V 4.2 l or
3.7 l engine and
– 600 Nm for the V8 TDI 4.0 l or
6.0 l W12 engine
Max. torque
transmission:
Front/rear axle
torque distribution:
Gear oil capacity
(total):
Gear oil capacity
(replacement):
Total weight:
SSP282_043
420 Nm for
V8 5V 4.2 l /3.7 l engine
600 Nm for
V8 TDI 4.0 l /W12
6.0 l engine
50/50
10.4 litres ATF
10 litres ATF
approx. 138 kg
(420 Nm version)
approx. 142 kg
(600 Nm version)
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