The Audi DL800 7-speed dual-clutch robotic transmission has been assembled in Ingolstadt since 2012 and is used in the updated first-generation and second-generation R8 models, designated 0BZ. This transmission is also installed in the platform-sharing Lamborghini Huracan sports car.
Specifications
| Type | preselective robotic transmission |
| Number of gears | 7 |
| Type of drive | rear / all wheel |
| Engine volume, l | up to 5.2 |
| Torque output, Nm | up to 600 |
| Recommended oil | G 052 529 A2 |
| Oil capacity, liter | 11.8 |
| Partial replacement, liter | 9.5 |
| Maintenance | every 50 000 km |
| Gearbox lifespan, km | ~250 000 km |
| Weight, kg | 141 |
Gear ratios Audi DL800
Using the example of a 2017 Audi R8 with a 5.2 FSI engine:
| Main | 4.458 / 3.588 |
| 1st | 3.133 |
| 2nd | 2.083 |
| 3rd | 1.513 |
| 4th | 1.140 |
| 5th | 0.898 |
| 6th | 0.711 |
| 7th | 0.525 |
| Reverse | 2.647 |
Using
The transmission was installed on:
- Audi R8 1 (42) in 2012 – 2015;
- Audi R8 2 (4S) in 2015 – …;
- Lamborghini Huracan 1 in 2014 – …
Disadvantages of the VW DL800 gearbox
- This is a very reliable transmission, but only if you don’t overdo it with engine tuning;
- Also, with heavy use, it’s recommended to change the oil every 30,000 km;
- The only known issue with this transmission is oil leaks at the bolts;
- A number of third-party manufacturers offer titanium bolt replacement kits.
