2007 S8 final drive ratio
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2007 S8 final drive ratio
I currently own an A8 and use it regularly for long trips. I like cruising at 70mph and 2k rpm, saving a bit on gas and engine wear. I'm considering buying a new S8 and wonder if it can be ordered with the longer A8 final drive ratio? I have no problem giving up a tenth of a sec or two in acceleration to torque peak in 1st gear. After that acceleration should be a wash.
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Re: 2007 S8 final drive ratio
When I ordered mine 12 weeks ago, the dealership told me that there was no custom option aside than those a few options. I was trying to get the all seasons tires, the answer was "You get what the factory makes for the car; the Summer High Performance ones." I plan to install the 275/35/20 A/S tires when the car comes. The transmission gear alternation seems impossible to me.
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