When is GM upgrading it's Transmissions
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Originally posted by 96_Camaro_B4C
...And do you really think they will let the Corvette languish for long with only 4 speeds? The 5 speed auto (5L40/5L50) has been around for years (BMW put it in almost all of their cars at one point; now they buy a six speed from ZF for most)...
...And do you really think they will let the Corvette languish for long with only 4 speeds? The 5 speed auto (5L40/5L50) has been around for years (BMW put it in almost all of their cars at one point; now they buy a six speed from ZF for most)...
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Originally posted by Z28Wilson
I certainly hope not. After all I was appalled to find out that the 2005 Mustang will offer a 5 speed auto while the C6 still uses the same-ol' 4.....
I certainly hope not. After all I was appalled to find out that the 2005 Mustang will offer a 5 speed auto while the C6 still uses the same-ol' 4.....
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I knew I had this somewhere:
http://www.local735uaw.org/union/release.html
GM TO BUILD 6-SPEED REAR-WHEEL-DRIVE TRANSMISSION AT WILLOW RUN PLANT
Ypsilanti, Mich.- General Motors announced today it will invest approximately $300 million in its Willow Run (Mich.) plant to produce a new 6-speed rear-wheel-drive automatic transmission...
...The transmission will be used in future GM cars and trucks beginning in 2006.
The GM Powertrain Willow Run transmission plant produces the Hydra-Matic 4L80-E(4-speed rear-wheel- drive) transmission for full-size trucks, sport-utility vehicles and large vans, and the 4T80-E(4-speed front- wheel-drive) for luxury cars. The plant also produces transmission components for several other GM transmission models....
News Release January 30, 2003 General Motors
GM Powertrain Communications
Ypsilanti, Mich.- General Motors announced today it will invest approximately $300 million in its Willow Run (Mich.) plant to produce a new 6-speed rear-wheel-drive automatic transmission...
...The transmission will be used in future GM cars and trucks beginning in 2006.
The GM Powertrain Willow Run transmission plant produces the Hydra-Matic 4L80-E(4-speed rear-wheel- drive) transmission for full-size trucks, sport-utility vehicles and large vans, and the 4T80-E(4-speed front- wheel-drive) for luxury cars. The plant also produces transmission components for several other GM transmission models....
News Release January 30, 2003 General Motors
GM Powertrain Communications
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Originally posted by guionM
I knew I had this somewhere:
http://www.local735uaw.org/union/release.html
I knew I had this somewhere:
http://www.local735uaw.org/union/release.html
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Originally posted by 96_Camaro_B4C
... I've driven one vehicle with it so far...
... I've driven one vehicle with it so far...
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Originally posted by uluz28
Nice job Guion! So, does that mean MY or CY 2006?
Nice job Guion! So, does that mean MY or CY 2006?
The car trannys will be used in the CTS, STS, & assuming Park Avenue's replacement comes out by the end of '06, the 2007 Buick large car as well.
The transmission will also be exported to Holden to use in their new Zeta VE cars, from the very start. They may even get the tranny 1st.
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Originally posted by guionM
The transmission will also be exported to Holden to use in their new Zeta VE cars, from the very start. They may even get the tranny 1st.
The transmission will also be exported to Holden to use in their new Zeta VE cars, from the very start. They may even get the tranny 1st.
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From: Michigan's left coast
Originally posted by 91_z28_4me
So just one question was it 1 or 2 overdrives. I would think 2 b/c of cafe and the fact it is designed for trucks. If you can't say dat be coo too.
So just one question was it 1 or 2 overdrives. I would think 2 b/c of cafe and the fact it is designed for trucks. If you can't say dat be coo too.
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From: five-one-oh/nine-oh-nine
Originally posted by WERM
Anyone remember a couple of years ago when GM was selling it's 5 speed automatics to BMW but still giving it's own Cadillacs 4 speeds?
Anyone remember a couple of years ago when GM was selling it's 5 speed automatics to BMW but still giving it's own Cadillacs 4 speeds?
BTW, did anyone notice a trend here? a lot of companies used to buy transmissions from GM. a leading company should always be leading so that their customers have no reason to start looking anywhere else. if GM already had its 6 speed autos, you can almost bet BMW and RR would still be shopping at GM Powertrain.
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