Audi S-Tronic AKA "DSG system" to be in the newer A4 Q5 models

The newely developed Borg-Warner derivative transmission system used by Audi is to be packaged in a longitudal format to add the option to the A4 lineup and upcoming Q5 platforms. The DSG system will offer Drive, Sport and Manual modes, with the latter upgrading from six to seven fixed ratios as previsouly announced, and boasts a higher torque threshold of 550Nm. With the development of this new system whereas the older tranverse transmission would only wistand upto300ilbs-ft but tuners have been pushing the system even further than Audi has blueprinted. The new system is to be setup with Audis new 40/60 rear bias setup for better handling and to be rid of the infamous "Audisteer". The new system should be popping up in Europe by the end of this year and the US by 2009/2010.