6HP is ZF Friedrichshafen AG's

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name for its six-speed

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models (6-speed transmission with Hydraulic converter and Planetary gearsets) for

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applications, designed and built by ZF's subsidiary in

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. Released as the ''6HP26'' in 2000, it was the first six-speed

in a production

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. Other variations of the first generation 6HP in addition to the ''6HP26'', were ''6HP19'', and ''6HP32'' having lower and higher torque capacity, respectively. In 2007, the second generation of the 6HP series was introduced, with models ''6HP21'' and ''6HP28''. A ''6HP34'' was planned, but never went into production. The 6HP uses a Lepelletier epicyclic/planetary gearset, which can provide more gear ratios with significantly fewer components. This means the ''6HP26'' is actually lighter than its five-speed 5HP predecessors. It also has the capability to achieve

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lock-up on all six forward gears, and disengage it completely when at a standstill, dramatically closing the fuel efficiency gap between automatic and

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s. The last 6HP automatic transmission was produced by the Saarbrücken plant in March 2014 after 7,050,232 units were produced. The ZF plant in Shanghai continued to produce the 6HP for the Chinese market.

Specifications

Preliminary Note

All ZF 6HP gearboxes have the same gear ratios as the 6R60 and 6R80 gearboxes for passenger cars from Ford. Deviant gear ratios indicate another manufacturer as shown in the template.

New Paradigm

The 6HP is the first transmission designed according to ZF's new paradigm. After gaining additional gear ratios only with additional components, this time the number of components has to decrease for the first time in spite of the necessity of even more ratios. Coming from 5 gear ratios made of 10 main components (gear sets, Ravigneaux considered as 2, brakes, clutches) to the 6 made of 8 now reflects, what major progress the Lepelletier gear mechanism means compared to conventional designs like the 5HP-family.

Technical data

Technical imperfections

Problems with this transmission are well known. This transmission locks up the torque converter in all gears, increasing wear. Combined with a sealed transmission pan and "lifetime fluid", some people have experienced catastrophic transmission failure. Owners report shift issues when oil begins breaking down beyond 50K miles, hence shifting issues are common. There are also problems with the valve block and solenoids. When this failure starts to occur, shift quality and speed, torque transfer and even loss of ability to engage gears can occur. These problems led

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to extend the warranty on all of their vehicles equipped with this transmission to 100,000 miles or 10 years.

First generation

6HP19

The ''6HP19'' transmission was a development of the original ''6HP26'', but was downgraded for less demanding applications. As such, the ''6HP19'' is rated at of torque. Applications

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cars: * BMW X3 * BMW 520i (E60) * BMW 528i (E60) * BMW 530i, (E60) * BMW 630i, (E63) * BMW 730i/li, (E65/E66) * BMW 318i, 320i, 325i, 328i, 330i, 335i (E9X), pre-LCI * BMW 116i, 118i, 120i (E87), pre-LCI, 135i (E82), 118d (E81) * BMW Z4 E85 LCI, E86 * Hyundai Genesis Coupe - 2010-2012 3.8L

6HP19A

The ''6HP19A'' is a variation of the ''6HP19'' for

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applications

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of . It was used by the

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for some permanent four-wheel drive models. Applications * Audi (B6) A4/S4 (''Typ'' 8E/8H) * Audi (B7) A4/S4 (''Typ'' 8E/8H) *

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(''Typ'' 3D) * Audi A6 (''Typ'' C6/4F) 3.0 TDI / 3.2 FSI / 3.0 TFSI *

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(Typ D3/4E) 3.0 TDI / 3.2 FSI

6HP26

The ''6HP26'' was the original variation of the 6HP, released in 2000. It was rated for a maximum input

of . It was first used by the

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in 2001. Initially only used by premium brands, it was later available on the 2009 model year V8 Hyundai

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. Several versions of the ''6HP26'' are available depending on application and brand: ''6HP26'', ''6HP26A'' and ''6HP26X''. Applications Ford has developed their own versions ('' 6R60'' and ''

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'') based on the ''6HP26''. Therefore, certain Ford vehicles will not be listed.

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version: * 2001–2008

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(Pre-LCI models, 645i / 650i / 635d) * 2009–2012

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Sedan (4.6L V8) * 2003–2008 Jaguar S-Type * 2003–2009

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* 2003–2012

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* 2005–2011 BMW 3 Series (E90, E92) * 2005–2016

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( BF, FG, FG X turbocharged inline-six and V8) Although production of the transmission ended in 2014, Ford retained sufficient inventory to last until end of Falcon production in 2016. * 2005–2014 Ford Territory (SY AWD; SZ petrol) * 2006–2010 Jaguar XK/XKR (X150) * 2007–2019 Maserati GranTurismo * 2007–2012

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* 2007–present Rolls-Royce Phantom Drophead Coupé * 2008–2012 Aston Martin DBS V12 * 2008–2012 BMW 7 Series (F01), except 740d xDrive, 760i/Li and Hybrid 7 * 2008–2011

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* 2008–2012 Jaguar XF (X250) * 2006–2009

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* 2008–2011 Bentley Brooklands * 2010–2014

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* 2011 Hyundai Equus * 2011-2012

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* 2012-2014

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6HP26A

The ''6HP26A'' is a variation of the ''6HP26'' for four-wheel drive applications. It was used by the Volkswagen Group for some permanent four-wheel drive models and packages a TORSEN type center differential, and open front differential into the transmission assembly. Applications * 2002–2016

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(''Typ'' 3D) * 2003–2009 Audi A8 (D3, ''Typ'' 4E) * 2006–2009 Audi S8 (D3, ''Typ'' 4E) * 2003–2011 Bentley Continental GT * 2005–2013 Bentley Flying Spur * 2006–2011 Audi S6 (C6, ''Typ'' 4F) * 2008–2010 Audi RS6 (C6, ''Typ'' 4F)

6HP26X & 6HP26Z

The ''6HP26X'' and ''6HP26Z'' is another variation of the ''6HP26'', also for four-wheel drive applications. This transmission is suitable for 4WDs with a separate transfer box (the "X" stands for external 4WD). Applications * 2006–2013 Land Rover Range Rover (All with Jaguar type engines or TDV8) * 2006–2013 Land Rover Range Rover Sport (4.4-litre and 5.0-litre ''AJV8'' models) * 2005–2009 Land Rover Discovery 3 (LR3 in North America) * 2010–2013 Land Rover Discovery 4 (LR4 in North America) * 2007 BMW X3 (E83) 3.0d (some models) * 2005–2011 BMW 330(x)d xDrive (E90/91) * 2004–2006 BMW X5 (E53) V8 and 3.0D (6HP26Z) * 2007–2013

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(some facelift models use 8HP) * 2007 BMW 6 Series (e63/64) * 2007-2010 BMW 5 series LCI(530d xdrive) * 2003 BMW 7 series E65 745i

6HP32

The ''6HP32'' is a variation of the ''6HP26'' for high-output applications. The gearbox's maximum input torque is . Applications * BMW E65 745d (LCI) *Volkswagen Phaeton 5.0 V10 TDi (6HP-32A, internal 4x4) *Audi Q7 4L V12 TDI

Second generation

6HP21

The ''6HP21'' was a variation of the 6HP produced in the PRC. It is also alternatively known as 6HP19tu and 6HP19z. Applications * 2011-2014 Ford Falcon (FG2 turbocharged inline-four, naturally-aspirated inline-six, turbocharged inline-six and supercharge V8) * 2014–2016

( FG X turbocharged inline-four, naturally-aspirated inline-six, turbocharged inline-six and supercharged V8 ) * 2014–2016 Ford Territory (SZ II petrol) * 2010-2012 BMW 320d Lci (Thailand) (Engine N47D20) * 2011-2013 BMW 335i (E9X) * 2013-2015

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xDrive35i * 2009 LCI (BMW 528i E60) (Engine: N52B30AE)

6HP28

(also known as BMW GA6HP26Z) The ''6HP28'' was the second generation of the 6HP gearbox, introduced in mid-2006. The 6HP28 is rated for a maximum input torque of 700 newton-metres Applications

version: * 2009–2012 Jaguar XF (X250) * 2009-2014 Jaguar XK (X150) * 2010-2012

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(X351) * 2010-2013 BMW E90 (LCI 325d, 330d, 335d) * 2007-2009 BMW E60 (LCI Models: 530d, 535d, 535i, 540i, 550i) * 2007-2010

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(LCI Models: 635d, 650i) * 2009-2012

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(750i) * 2009-2012 BMW F02 (750Li)

Notes

References

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