Audi A8 / Q5 3.0 TDI Automatic Gearbox NWJ 8HP55A for Sale

Audi A8 / Q5 3.0 TDI Automatic Gearbox NWJ 8HP55A for Sale

Product Overview

For sale is a complete Audi A8 / Q5 3.0 TDI automatic gearbox, code NWJ, type 8HP55A, manufactured in 2016 and recording just 61 kilometres — factory commissioning mileage only. This is the ZF 8-speed torque converter automatic transmission as fitted to the Audi A8 and Q5 in 3.0 TDI specification, and is in effectively near-new condition throughout. At 61 kilometres, no operational wear has occurred across any internal component — torque converter, multi-plate clutch packs, valve body, and all gear sets are in factory condition.

For any A8 or Q5 3.0 TDI owner or workshop requiring a gearbox replacement, this unit provides the highest available condition on the secondary market at a significant saving to new Audi dealer supply. The ZF 8HP55 is one of the most widely deployed automatic transmissions in the VAG group premium range, and a 61km example from 2016 is an exceptional find.

Gearbox Specification

About the ZF 8HP55A Gearbox

The ZF 8HP55A is a variant of ZF Friedrichshafen’s acclaimed 8HP automatic transmission family — the eight-speed torque converter automatic that has become the dominant transmission technology in the premium and luxury car segment since its introduction. The 8HP family is fitted across an exceptional breadth of vehicles — from Rolls-Royce and Bentley to BMW, Audi, Jaguar, Land Rover, and numerous other manufacturers — a deployment record that reflects the exceptional quality, efficiency, and shift refinement of the platform.

The 8HP55A is the variant within this family calibrated for the torque output of the Audi 3.0 TDI diesel — handling up to 550 Nm in standard calibration. The A suffix denotes the all-wheel-drive compatible variant, configured for power distribution to both the front and rear axle through the Quattro or rear differential output flanges. In the A8 and Q5 application, the gearbox operates via Audi’s Tiptronic control system, providing both fully automatic operation and manual shift input through the selector or steering wheel paddles.

The ZF 8HP55 is widely regarded as one of the finest automatic transmissions ever produced — praised for its smooth, imperceptible gear changes, efficiency characteristics that rival manual transmissions, and long-term reliability when serviced with genuine ZF fluid at the recommended intervals. A 61km, 2016 example is in the same condition as a new unit from Audi dealer supply.

Ideal For

• Audi A8 D4 3.0 TDI owners requiring a near-new gearbox replacement following failure, torque converter damage, valve body issues, or mechanical damage
• Audi Q5 8R 3.0 TDI owners requiring a complete, near-new 8HP55A replacement with confirmed NWJ code
• Audi and VAG specialist workshopssourcing a factory-condition NWJ gearbox for a customer replacement
• Buyers seeking new-Audi-dealer-equivalent transmission condition at a significant cost saving to official supply pricing
• Insurance and accident repair specialistsrequiring a near-new, correct-specification gearbox for an A8 or Q5 3.0 TDI repair

Purchasing & Enquiries

This Audi A8 / Q5 3.0 TDI automatic gearbox, code NWJ, type 8HP55A, is available for immediate sale. It records only 61 kilometres, was manufactured in 2016, and is in near-new factory condition.