I am wondering: what is the real vs. rated capacity (hp & torque) of the A3's DSG trans.

As many of you know there have been many debates and speculations regarding the B5 S4's Tiptronic unit. Although it is not rated for high torque, it has proven remarkably strong in chipped cars.

So question to all is:
- who makes the DSG (audi or oem?)
- are there multiple versions (ratings)
- what is the capacity (official vs reasonable)

Here is one snippet I found on the web:
http://mydreams.go.ro/art_direct_shift.html

'The new "Direct Shift Gearbox" (DSG) of VW and Audi bears some 350 Nm and is manufactured in the Kassel transmissions plant which is geared to produce up to 1000 units a day. It is available since mid-2003 on the Audi TT 3.2 and on the Golf R32, both equipped with the 15° V6 of respectively 250 / 241 hp and 320 Nm.'

Another source says "Torque capacity is currently rated at 250 lbs.-ft., but that will also increase over time."

And I'm sure over time we will figure out more about it as well.