offerings – for the 3.6: a five-speed manual gearbox, or later for the 4.2, a six-speed manual. Both manual transmission variants used a single-plate clutch. Details The details of Audi V8 transmission are shown in the table below: Steering, brakes, wheels The Audi V8 came equipped with rack and pinion power assisted steering (PAS) as standard. An electronically controlled variable assisted 'servotronic' version was also available. It was fitted with a high-performance brake system, which included radially ventilated disc brakes front and rear. The fronts were rather unusual – designed by Continental AG and sized at in diameter by thick, but the caliper was mounted inside the disc. The fronts also incorporated electronic brake pad wear sensors. The rears were by , and incorporated a cable-operated parking brake. A Bosch anti-lock braking system (ABS) was also standard. Standard wheels were 'aero' style light alloy wheels shod with 215/60 R15 steel-belted radial tyres. Optional multi-spoke BBS-sourced (with Audi centre-cap badge) alloy wheels were also available, in either , or sizes. Features The Audi V8 came standard with a range of features, including a BOSE audio system with eight speakers, walnut wood trim, leather interior, and heated seats. The only paint finishes available were pearlescent or metallic. Some available colors included pearl white, lago blue (teal), blue mica, tornado red, black, amongst others. The lists below details other standard and optional features. Standard Standard features that came with the Audi V8. Anti-theft vehicle alarm system Drivers frontal airbag (from 1991, front passenger airbag) Three-point seatbelts front & rear Procon-ten safety system Child safety door locks First aid kit (built in armrest in the rear seats) Two-side galvanized bodywork Automatic climate control system Electronic cruise control Dual power side mirrors with electrically heated defog Power windows with rear window disable Power central locking system Trip information computer (6 function) Auto check system with radio function display Expandable storage/ski sack Tinted glass Rear window defogger Interior lighting courtesy delay Illuminated vanity mirrors, trunk engine compartment, glovebox, lighters and ashtray Audi/Bose eight-speaker music system GSM cellular telephone with hands-free feature (built in armrest between front seats) Walnut wood trim, woven wool carpets Power front seats with 4-position driver memory Electrically heatable front & rear seats Aerodynamic halogen headlamps with wiper/washer system Front wipers with intermittent mode and heated windshield washer nozzles Front & rear fog lights Optional Optional features that were offered with the Audi