ZF 8HP transmission
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The ZF 8HP transmission is ZF Friedrichshafen AG's trademark name for its 8-speed automatic transmission models for longitudinal engine applications. The name is short for 8-speed transmission with hydraulic converter and planetary gearsets. Designed and first built by ZF's subsidiary in Saarbrücken, Germany, it debuted in 2008 on the BMW 7 Series (F01) 760Li sedan fitted with the V12 engine. BMW remains a major customer for the transmission.
ZF 8HP | |
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Overview | |
Manufacturer | ZF Friedrichshafen |
Production | 2008–present |
Body and chassis | |
Class | 8-speed automatic transmission |
Related | GM 8L transmission |
Chronology | |
Predecessor | ZF 6HP transmission |
Another major customer is Stellantis, who both received a license to produce the transmission and set up a joint-venture plant with ZF. Stellantis has built the transmission at its Kokomo Transmission plant since 2013 under their own brand name, the Torqueflite 8.[1][2] The joint venture plant in Gray Court, South Carolina opened in 2017.[3]