ZF Friedrichshafen
German car parts maker
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| 2023 | ZF S6-53 transmission used in BMW M2 and continued production for BMW M3 and M4 performance vehicles |
| 2022 | Fourth generation of the ZF 8HP transmission is introduced, with variants 8HP 80 and 8HP 100 appearing in new BMW models. |
| 2022 | ZF introduced the 4th Generation of the 8HP transmission, featuring a modular system designed to enable flexible electrification for vehicle manufacturers. The new generation allows plug-in hybrid options that can reduce carbon emissions by up to 70% compared to conventional variants, as measured by the Worldwide Harmonised Light Vehicles Test Procedure (WLTP). |
| 2022 | Fourth generation of 8HP transmission launched, with models 8HP 100 and 8HP 80 introduced. |
| 2022 | ZF launches the 4th Generation of 8HP transmission models, including 8HP 100 and 8HP 80. |
| 2021 | ZF S6-53 transmission introduced for BMW M3 performance vehicle lineup |
| 2018 | Third generation of 8HP transmission released, including models 8HP 30/III, 8HP 51, 8HP 76/I, 8HP 76/II. |
| 2018 | ZF introduces the 3rd Generation of 8HP transmission models, including 8HP 76/I, 8HP 30/III, 8HP 51, and 8HP 76/II. |
| 2017 | ZF launches commercial vehicle transmission models including 8AP 600 T, 8AP 1000 T, 8AP 800 T, 8AP 1200 T, and 8AP 1200 S. |
| 2016 | ZF develops a racing car variant of the transmission, the 8P 45R. |
| 2014 | Production of the 6HP transmission ended, though Ford maintained sufficient inventory to support vehicle production until 2016. |
| 2014 | ZF introduces the 2nd Generation of 8HP transmission models, including 8HP 75/I, 8HP 30/II, 8HP 50, 8HP 75/II, and 8HP 95. |
| 2013 | Stellantis begins producing the 8HP transmission at its Kokomo Transmission plant under their own brand name, the Torqueflite 8, after receiving a license to produce the transmission. |
| 2012 | ZF and Stellantis open a joint venture transmission plant in Gray Court, South Carolina. |
| 2010 | ZF introduced the 1st Generation of the 8HP transmission, featuring rear-wheel drive and two four-wheel drive variants, including a version for Volkswagen Group with a Torsen centre differential. The transmission was designed to handle torque across various vehicle classes from middle-class cars to large luxury SUVs. |
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