Tiptronic

/ tɪpˈtrɒnɪk /

noun

1. a type of gearbox that has both automatic and manual options

Example Sentences

But the power is deployed efficiently through the eight-speed Tiptronic S transmission.

From Los Angeles Times

Porsche’s latest Tiptronic transmission learns a driver’s shifting patterns and adapts itself to different driving styles using individual car keys as a means of assigning the correct profile to different drivers.

From Wall Street Journal

“I don’t like tiptronic, even though I race with tiptronic,” he said, referring to the paddle-operated F1 gearboxes that he avoids in road cars.

From Wall Street Journal

My “as-tested” A6 2.0T quattro Tiptronic priced out at $55,775.

From Forbes

The engine gets boost from twin turbochargers, and is hooked up to an eight-speed Tiptronic S automatic transmission with all-wheel drive.

From Forbes