Audi A8 Transmission Specifications
The 2027 Audi A8 uses Automatic (S8) transmission, depending on engine and trim.
Latest model year (2027):
The Audi A8 comes with Automatic (S8).
Audi A8 Transmission — All Years
| Year | Trim | Engine | Transmission | Drive | MPG Comb. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L | 6 3.0L | Automatic (S8) | All-Wheel Drive | 22 |
| 2026 | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L | 6 3.0L | Automatic (S8) | All-Wheel Drive | 22 |
| 2025 | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L | 6 3.0L | Automatic (S8) | All-Wheel Drive | 22 |
| 2024 | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L | 6 3.0L | Automatic (S8) | All-Wheel Drive | 22 |
| 2023 | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L | 6 3.0L | Automatic (S8) | All-Wheel Drive | 22 |
| 2022 | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L | 6 3.0L | Automatic (S8) | 4-Wheel Drive | 22 |
| 2021 | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L | 6 3.0L | Automatic (S8) | All-Wheel Drive | 23 |
| 2021 | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L | 6 3.0L | Automatic (S8) | All-Wheel Drive | 21 |
| 2021 | Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 4.0 L | 8 4.0L | Automatic (S8) | All-Wheel Drive | 18 |
| 2020 | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L | 6 3.0L | Automatic (S8) | All-Wheel Drive | 23 |
| 2020 | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L | 6 3.0L | Automatic (S8) | All-Wheel Drive | 21 |
| 2020 | Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 4.0 L | 8 4.0L | Automatic (S8) | All-Wheel Drive | 18 |
| 2019 | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L | 6 3.0L | Automatic (S8) | All-Wheel Drive | 22 |
| 2019 | Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 4.0 L | 8 4.0L | Automatic (S8) | All-Wheel Drive | 18 |
| 2018 | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L | 6 3.0L | Automatic (S8) | All-Wheel Drive | 22 |
| 2018 | Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 4.0 L | 8 4.0L | Automatic (S8) | All-Wheel Drive | 19 |
| 2017 | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L | 6 3.0L | Automatic (S8) | All-Wheel Drive | 22 |
| 2017 | Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 4.0 L | 8 4.0L | Automatic (S8) | All-Wheel Drive | 22 |
| 2016 | Auto (S8), 12 cyl, 6.3 L | 12 6.3L | Automatic (S8) | All-Wheel Drive | 16 |
| 2016 | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L | 6 3.0L | Automatic (S8) | All-Wheel Drive | 28 |
| 2016 | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L | 6 3.0L | Automatic (S8) | All-Wheel Drive | 22 |
| 2016 | Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 4.0 L | 8 4.0L | Automatic (S8) | All-Wheel Drive | 22 |
| 2015 | Auto (S8), 12 cyl, 6.3 L | 12 6.3L | Automatic (S8) | All-Wheel Drive | 16 |
| 2015 | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L | 6 3.0L | Automatic (S8) | All-Wheel Drive | 28 |
| 2015 | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L | 6 3.0L | Automatic (S8) | All-Wheel Drive | 22 |
| 2015 | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L | 6 3.0L | Automatic (S8) | All-Wheel Drive | 22 |
| 2015 | Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 4.0 L | 8 4.0L | Automatic (S8) | All-Wheel Drive | 21 |
| 2015 | Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 4.0 L | 8 4.0L | Automatic (S8) | All-Wheel Drive | 22 |
Data sourced from fueleconomy.gov (U.S. Department of Energy). MPG figures are EPA-tested. Fuel costs are estimates based on average fuel prices and 15,000 miles/year.
Audi A8 Transmission FAQ
What transmission does the Audi A8 have?
The Audi A8 is offered with Automatic (S8) (2027 and earlier model years). Availability depends on engine and trim — see the year-by-year table above.
Does the Audi A8 come with a manual transmission?
No manual transmission is listed for the Audi A8 in the EPA data we track; all listed configurations are automatic or CVT.