8-Speed gearbox from ZF for BMW

8-Speed gearbox from ZF for BMW

BMW soon menyodorkan a new automatic transmission has eight teeth acceleration (8-speed) which is developed by ZF. This gearbox will be mounted on the luxury sedan BMW 7-Series. Interestingly, in addition to more efficient, cheaper price compared with the 6-speed. Even with a performance comparable intensity 7-speed dual-clutch on the BMW M3 which was introduced years ago.Speaking to Automotive News, the Head of BMW Klaus Draeger said that the luxury car manufacturer in Germany is still focused on the transmission system is adopted for the dual clutch models with a large engine.
"Automatic Transmission 8-speed developed by ZF can diadu with a double clutch transmission. In addition to more lightweight, more efficient and profitable in a matter of cost," said Klaus. He also stressed that the double-clutch transmission is expensive and heavy, and the only match in the car with a longitudinal engine and rear wheel movement.The 8-speed transmission of the results of ZF is designed for cars and the movement behind the wheel all wheel drive (AWD). In fact, it is appropriate for some models of BMW and Audi dilansir this year. From the results of the tests, ZF transmission is more economical 3 percent (gasoline) and 6 percent (diesel), compared with a 6-speed .*