What does 8-speed Tiptronic mean?

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8-speed Tiptronic refers to a car's transmission with 8 gear ratios, which can operate in both automatic and manual modes. The specific details are as follows: 1. When the car is switched to manual mode, the 8th gear is the highest. The gear positions from top to bottom are: P (Park), R (Reverse), N (Neutral), D (Drive), and S (Sport) +/-. 2. Switching to manual mode allows simulated gear shifting. The 8th gear reduces engine speed during high-speed driving, significantly improving comfort while lowering fuel consumption and emissions. The latest torque converter clutch also supports manual shifting. 3. Vehicles with Tiptronic transmissions are used similarly to regular models, except that the D position offers an additional option. Typically, pulling the gear lever to the right once enters manual mode. In this mode, the transmission does not shift automatically. To upshift, simply push the lever upward; to downshift, push it downward. Some models equipped with paddle shifters can also use them for gear changes.