The ZF 6HP was the first six-speed automatic transmission in a production passenger car. Released as the 6HP26 by ZF Friedrichshafen in 2000, it was manufactured by ZF Getriebe GmbH in Saarbrücken, Germany. 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 torque converter lock-up on all six forward gears, and disengage it completely when at a standstill, dramatically closing the fuel efficiency gap between automatic and manual transmissions.
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.
Video ZF 6HP transmission
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.
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 Volkswagen AG to extend the warranty on all of their vehicles equipped with this transmission to 100,000 miles or 10 years.
Maps ZF 6HP transmission
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 400 N?m (295 lb?ft) of torque.
Gear ratios:
Applications
Rear-wheel drive cars:
- BMW X3
- BMW 520i (E60)
- BMW 530i, (E60), pre-LCI
- BMW 630i, (E63), pre-LCI
- BMW 320i, 325i, 330i, 335i (E90), pre-LCI
- BMW 116i, 118i, 120i (E87), pre-LCI
- BMw Z4 E85 3.0SI
6HP19A
The 6HP19A is a variation of the 6HP19 for four-wheel drive applications. It was used by the Volkswagen Group for some permanent four-wheel drive models.
Applications
- Audi (B6) S4 (Typ 8E/8H)
- Audi (B7) S4 (Typ 8E/8H)
- VW Phaeton (Typ 3D)
- VW Touareg (Typ 7L)
- Audi Q7 (Typ 4L)
- Audi A6 (Typ C6/4F) 3.0 TDI / 3.2 FSI
- Audi A8 (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 torque of 600 newton metres (443 lbf?ft). It was first used by the BMW 7 Series (E65) in the 2001. Initially reserved for high end luxury and sports cars, ZF made the 6HP26 available to Hyundai for use on its 2009 model year V8 Genesis.
Several versions of the 6HP26 are available depending on application and brand: 6HP26, 6HP26A and 6HP26X.
Gear ratios:
Applications
Ford has developed their own versions (6R60 and 6R80) based on the 6HP26. Therefore, certain Ford vehicles will not be listed.
Two-wheel drive version:
- 2001-2008 BMW 7 Series (E65) 730i, 735i, 745i, 760i, 730d and 740d
- 2002-2005 Jaguar XK8/XKR (X100)
- 2003-2012 Aston Martin DB9
- 2003-2010 BMW 5 Series (E60)
- 2003-2010 BMW 6 Series (E63)
- 2009-2012 Hyundai Genesis Sedan 4.6 liter V8
- 2003-2008 Jaguar S-Type
- 2003-2009 Jaguar XJ (X350)
- 2003-2012 Rolls-Royce Phantom
- 2004-2006 BMW X5 (E53) V8
- 2005-2011 BMW 3 Series (E90)
- 2005-2016 Ford Falcon (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)
- 2007-2013 BMW X5 (E70), except 4.0d
- 2007-2012 Maserati Quattroporte
- 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 Kia Mohave
- 2008-2012 Jaguar XF (X250)
- 2006-2009 Bentley Arnage
- 2008-2011 Bentley Brooklands
- 2010-2014 Aston Martin Rapide
- 2011 Hyundai Equus
- 2011-2012 Aston Martin Virage
- 2012-2014 Aston Martin Vanquish
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.
Applications
- 2002-2016 Volkswagen Phaeton (Typ 3D)
- 2003-2009 Audi A8 (D3, Typ 4E)
- 2006-2009 Audi S8 (D3, Typ 4E)
- 2003-present Bentley Continental GT
- 2005-present Bentley Continental Flying Spur
- 2006-2011 Audi S6 (C6, Typ 4F)
- 2008-2010 Audi RS6 (C6, Typ 4F)
6HP26X
The 6HP26X 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
- 2003-2013 Range Rover
- 2006-2013 Range Rover Sport, 4.4- and 5.0-litre AJV8 models
- 2005-2013 Land Rover Discovery
- 2007 BMW X3 (E83) 3.0d (some models)
- 2005-2011 BMW 330d (E90/91) Xdrive
6HP32
The 6HP32 is a variation of the 6HP26 for high-output applications. The gearbox's maximum input torque is 750 N?m (550 lb?ft).
Applications
- BMW E65 745d (LCI)
- Volkswagen Phaeton 5.0 V10 TDi (6HP-32A, internal 4x4)
Second generation
6HP21
The 6HP21 was a low-torque variation of the 6HP produced in China.
Applications
- 2014-2016 Ford Falcon (FG X inline-four and naturally-aspirated inline-six)
- 2014-2016 Ford Territory (SZ II petrol)
6HP28
The 6HP28 was the second generation of the 6HP gearbox, introduced in mid 2006.
Applications
Two-wheel drive version:
- 2009-2012 Jaguar XF (X250)
- 2009-2014 Jaguar XK (X150)
- 2010-2012 Jaguar XJ (X351)
See also
- List of ZF transmissions
References
Source of the article : Wikipedia
0 Comments