TATPAD

Unless I’m missing something, I can’t find any mention of the A8 rev match feature when in manual mode. Lots for the M7. No mention in the owners manual either.
Is it just expected or just not worthy of mention ?

saleen556

There is no rev match needed for autos. The transmission does it all for you.

sammyv

The A8 has rev match when in manual mode, its just not as noticable as the M7.

TATPAD

Thanks guys, it’s pretty noticeable and I like it. Just was surprised that it seems to have never been mentioned.

RedLS6

It's noticeable, even more so on a manual-mode skip-gear downshift (hold the paddle down or double-tap it).

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3 Z06ZR1

Yes you are missing some thing and now being mislead.

The M7 has the rev match feature for manual down shifts of the MANUAL transmission .
The A8 the same paddles are now for manual shifting of the AUTOMATIC transmission.
One paddle shifts up and the other shifts down!

Nothing to do and is not REV match in any shape or form!

Warp Factor

The A8 rev matches all the time, and this can not be turned on and off by the driver like it can on the M7.
Since there isn't a way for the driver to manually rev match on the auto, the computer does it by default. (after it gets done thinking about things for a little while)

timmyZ06

that is called normal auto tranny downshift!! Aint no rev match!!
Hell, my truck got a rev match then!!!

wagoetzmann

This might be what OP is asking? Per owners manual -

If the left (−) minus paddle is held down briefly, the transmission will downshift to the lowest gear possible for the vehicle speed. If the paddle continues to be held as the vehicle slows, downshifts will continue to occur as vehicle speed allows. This feature also works while in Temporary Manual Paddle Shift mode, but the driver must first press and release the (−) minus paddle to enter Temporary Manual Paddle Shift mode, then press and hold the (−) minus paddle briefly.

davepl

It does blip the throttle on a deep downshift, but nowhere near as cool or clever as the M7 rev match, as it doesn't need to be. I don't think I'd call it "rev matching", but to each their own.

DRLC5

While cruising mash the pedal to the floor and release real fast, the trans will drop gears and you will get a message in the display saying performance shift mode, once in this mode you will notice the trans will be much more aggressive.

RedLS6

If the A8 didn't rev match on a downshift, the A8 would simply pull the engine speed up as the lower gear clutch engaged, and it would shock the tires.

It doesn't. During the downshift, the throttle blips the engine up to the correct speed, so that when the A8 clutches engage the lower gear, there is no shock to the tires. It's a rev match.

mikegaan

Cruise along in Drive with an A8, start slowing/braking for a light and click the left paddle for a lower gear to help slow down. You'll feel a little surge as the engine blips a little and the revs are still a bit 'up' when the trans. drops to the lower gear. Call it what you like, but it is NOT the transmission simply engaging. My SL55 does NOT rev match and you feel an immediate deceleration as it shifts down and compression in the the lower gear slows the car.

timmyZ06

and so does every other facking auto tranny on this planet!!!
Besides, it aint DCT!!!

3 Z06ZR1

Never tired using the paddles in drive and pretty sure what your feeling is nothing to do with the 'LEFT" paddle when your in "D". Nothing more than the A8 doing it's OWN thing!

The paddles don't work in "D"

breakskeet

The A8 increases the rpm when you down shift with the paddles to actively match the engine rpm with the revolution of the drivetrain. If this didn't happen the rear end would have a tendency to "lock up" under higher rpm downshifting.

The paddles DO WORK when the car is in D. This allows you to manually override the automatic gear selection process. If the car is kept in D the car will revert to automatic gear selection in a few seconds.

RedLS6

Yes they do. Go drive your auto, click the left paddle in "D", and report back what happens. lol

That funny noise you hear is a rev match.

Warp Factor

They sure do, as explained in post #9, so perhaps you shouldn't be pontificating without ever having even tried it, or reading the owner's manual.

Sure, reading and comprehending the owners manual is harder than reading "Dick and Jane", or other first grade level stuff.

3 Z06ZR1

I remember all the years of being you up all night, you went though a lot of private coaching! I'm proud you are able to now read your manual!

I don't use the paddles! The car is faster in all respects when it is in "D"!

sunsalem

BUT not as much fun.