Is the transmission of the Audi A8 from ZF?

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07/29/25 9:56pm
The Audi A8 uses an 8-speed automatic transmission from ZF (ZF Friedrichshafen AG). The model is 8HP55A. Introduction to ZF: When talking about ZF, BMW often comes to mind first. Indeed, the vast majority of BMW models are equipped with ZF transmissions, and it's no exaggeration to say that ZF is BMW's preferred transmission supplier. However, ZF doesn't only supply transmissions to BMW; Audi's 8AT is also produced by ZF. Improvements of this transmission: This 8HP-series transmission is now in its third generation, with production starting in 2018. Compared to the previous generation, the third generation has improved the torque converter's torsional damper, increasing the maximum gear ratio to 8.6 while reducing fuel consumption by 2.5%.
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