Transmission Type by Car: CVT, Automatic or Manual / Audi / R8 SpyderAudi R8 Spyder Transmission by year YearTransmission20177-speed automated manual (dual-clutch)20157-speed automated manual (dual-clutch) or 6-speed manual20147-speed automated manual (dual-clutch) or 6-speed manual20126-speed automated manual (dual-clutch) or 6-speed manual20116-speed automated manual (dual-clutch) or 6-speed manual Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fuel economy data (fueleconomy.gov).