This list of ZF transmissions details those automotive transmissions created by the

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AG engineering company. There are two fundamental types of

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transmission: * Manual – the driver has to perform each gear change (i.e., the driver is required to shift gears) *

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– once placed in drive (or any other 'automatic' selector position), it selects the gear ratio dependent on engine speed and load automatically. Furthermore, they may also be manufactured solely as a gearbox, and use an entirely separate

final drive A drivetrain (also frequently spelled as drive train or sometimes drive-train) is the group of components that deliver mechanical power from the prime mover to the driven components. In automotive engineering, the drivetrain is the components o ...

unit (including its differential) – or be supplied as a

transaxle A transaxle is a single mechanical device which combines the functions of an automobile's transmission, axle, and differential into one integrated assembly. It can be produced in both manual and automatic versions. Engine and drive at the s ...

, which includes both the gearbox and final drive unit within one housing.

Cars and light vehicles

These may be used in motor cars (

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s), or

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s such as car-derived vans.

Manual transmissions

4-speed longitudinal

* S4-12 –

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, Autocars/Reliant Sabra sports * S4-18 –

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, Opel Blitz Van * 4 DS-10 – Transaxle as fitted to the Hanomag F20-F36 and Mercedes L206/L306/L307 FWD Vans * 4 DS-10/2 – Transaxle as fitted to the Hanomag F20-F36 and Mercedes L206/L306/L307 FWD Vans

5-speed longitudinal

* 5 DS 25 – transaxle as fitted to the

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MK1 and MK3, De Tomaso Mangusta,

De Tomaso Pantera The De Tomaso Pantera is a mid-engine sports car produced by Italian automobile manufacturer De Tomaso from 1971 to 1992. Italian for "Panther", the Pantera was the automaker's most popular model, with over 7,000 manufactured over its twenty-year ...

, Maserati Bora, Abarth SE030, Lancia 037, BMW M1, Michelotti Pura * S5D 310Z – as fitted to the BMW E36 M3 3.0 * S5D 320Z – as fitted to the BMW E36 328i * S5-16 * S5-17 * S5-18 – Alfa Romeo Alfa 6, BMW 2002 turbo, Fiat Dino, Fiat 130,

Maserati Biturbo The Maserati Biturbo is a family of executive grand tourers produced by Italian automobile manufacturer Maserati between 1981 and 1994. The original Biturbo was a two-door, four-seater notchback coupé (of somewhat smaller dimensions than the BM ...

Maserati Quattroporte The Maserati Quattroporte () is a four-door full-size luxury sports sedan produced by Italian automobile manufacturer Maserati. The name translated from Italian means " four doors". The car is currently in its sixth generation, with the first ...

, Opel Kadett C GTE, Talbot Sunbeam Lotus,

Renault Master The Renault Master is a large van produced by the French manufacturer Renault since 1980, now in its third generation. It replaced the earlier Renault Super Goélette light trucks. Opel has sold versions of the second and third series vans as ...

van * S5-20 – Maserati Mistral, Maserati Sebring, Maserati Mexico,

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Mercedes-Benz W112 : ''See Mercedes-Benz S-Class for a complete overview of all S-Class models.'' The Mercedes-Benz W112 is a luxury automobile produced by Mercedes-Benz from 1961 to 1967. Marketed as the 300SE, it was available as a coupé, convertible, sedan, ...

and

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* S5-325 – Aston Martin DB5 DB6, Maserati Ghibli, Iso * S5-24 – Aston Martin DBS, Maserati Quattroporte III * S5-31 – 1990-2006 * S5-39 –

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, BMW 5 Series (E39), BMW 7 Series (E38), BMW X5 (E53) * S5-42 – 1987–1995 * S5-47 – 1995–1997

6-speed longitudinal

* S6-37 – 1998-2015 (BMW 3 Series (E46), 4 Series, 5 Series, 6 Series) * S6-40 – 1989–1996 (Lotus Carlton/Omega, Chevrolet Corvette, VN Holden Commodore SS Group A) * S6-45 – (Jaguar F-Type V6, BMW 135i/235i/335i) * S6-53 – 2007-Present – (Alfa Romeo Giulia Quadrifoglio, Jaguar S-Type Diesel, Land Rover Discovery 3/4, BMW 5 series E60 530d) * S6-650 – 1999-2010 (Ford F-Series Super Duty pickup Trucks, GM 2500HD & 3500 pickup trucks)

7-speed longitudinal

* S7-45 – Porsche applications (2011-Present)

Automatic transmissions

3-speed auto

* 3HP12 – longitudinal, first ZF automatic transmission for passenger cars 1965–1977 * 3HP20 – longitudinal 1967–?? * 3HP22 – longitudinal 1975–1990 * 3HP22 – transverse

4-speed auto

* 4HP14 – transverse 1987–2001 * 4HP16 – transverse 2004–2008 * 4HP18 – longitudinal 1987–1998 * 4HP18 – transverse 1987–1999 * 4HP20 – transverse 1995–present * 4HP22 – longitudinal 1980–2003 * 4HP24 – longitudinal 1987–2004

5-speed auto

* 5HP – longitudinal 1990–present

6-speed auto

* 6HP19 – longitudinal smaller version of 6HP26 * 6HP21 – longitudinal 2nd generation of 6HP19 2007–??? * 6HP26 – longitudinal 2000–??? * 6HP28 – longitudinal 2nd generation of 6HP26 2007–??? * 6HP32 – longitudinal bigger version of 6HP26 *6HP34 – longitudinal 2nd generation of 6HP32 (was planned, but never went into production)

7-speed dual clutch

* 7DT – longitudinal 2009–Present (two variants of the Porsche PDK

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): The first variant, the 7DT-45 – used in the 911 Carrera, the 2009 997 Carrera and Carrera S models; the 2009 Cayman and Boxster, along with a higher torque version, the 7DT-70 in the 2010 911 Turbo. :The second variant, the 7DT-75 – is used in the Panamera.

8-speed dual clutch

* 8DT – longitudinal 2016–present Porsche PDK

starts in 2016 Panamera

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(MY2018) gets a version of it as well. Aston Martin Valhalla V6 Hybrid Limited Edition.

8-speed auto

* 8HP – longitudinal 2008–Present

9-speed auto

* 9HP – transverse 2013–Present Range Rover Evoque

CVT

*CFT23 – transverse *CFT30 – used in 2005–2007 Ford Five Hundred,

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and Ford Freestyle

Heavy vehicles

These are for heavy

s; such as large goods vehicles (

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s),

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es, motorcoaches,

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, plant equipment (such as earth movers), or specialist

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s such as

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Manual synchromesh transmissions for trucks

TD: Truck transmission with direct drive top gear
TO: Truck transmission with overdrive top gear

Manual synchromesh transmissions for tanks

6-speed

* SSG 76 Aphon * SSG 77 Aphon

7-speed

* AK 7–200

Automatic transmissions

2-speed auto

* Busmatic – 1963–1979

Ecomat series

*4, 5 or 6-speed with Hydraulic Retarder and Neutral on Vehicle Stop (4/5/6 HP 500/590/600) – 1980–2002 *4, 5 or 6-speed with Hydraulic Retarder and Neutral on Vehicle Stop (4/5/6 HP 502/592/602/C) – 1997–2007 *5, or 6-speed with Hydraulic Retarder and Neutral on Vehicle Stop (5/6 HP 504C/594C/604C) – 2006–2016

6-speed auto

* EcoLife with Hydraulic Retarder – 2006–

12-speed AMT

* AS Tronic – automated manual (AMT) with Hydraulic Retarder – 1997–

Notes

References

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External links

ZF.com
official ZF Friedrichshafen AG website
ZF-aftermarket.us
ZF Genuine spare parts
Dinet.biz
Alternative spare parts for ZF gearbox buses {{DEFAULTSORT:List of Zf Transmissions * ZF transmissions

Cars and light vehicles

Manual transmissions

4-speed longitudinal

5-speed longitudinal

6-speed longitudinal

7-speed longitudinal

Automatic transmissions

3-speed auto

4-speed auto

5-speed auto

6-speed auto

7-speed dual clutch

8-speed dual clutch

8-speed auto

9-speed auto

CVT

Heavy vehicles

Manual synchromesh transmissions for trucks

5-speed & 6-speed (ZF Ecolite)

9-speed (ZF Ecomid)

12-speed & 16-speed (ZF Ecosplit)

Manual synchromesh transmissions for tanks

6-speed

7-speed

Automatic transmissions

2-speed auto

Ecomat series

6-speed auto

12-speed AMT

See also

Notes

References

External links