Transmission - DSG: Direct-Shift Gearbox (designed by BorgWarner) - driving experience combines the driving excitement of a manual with the comfort of an automatic. Inside the cockpit, drivers experience superbly ergonomic and intuitive design, and engage Tiptronic® mode simply by using paddle shifters located on the steering wheel (optional). Whereas in conventional single clutch manuals, power flow is interrupted whenever the driver steps on the clutch pedal, with DSG the clutch for the first gear opens exactly as the other clutch engages the next gear, producing shifts in less than .2 seconds. When compared to a manual, DSG can deliver faster shifts, better acceleration figures and more economical fuel consumption. DSG is available as an option in the TT and A3.