ZF presents the first 9-speed automatic transmission

The great German specialist auto box goes on and still further: ZF has indeed unveiled the first automatic transmission has nine reports. The Mercedes-Benz engineers are working also on such a revolutionary box.

What is impressive is the great compactness of the transmission. It is a technological approach that can only adjust an engine transversely mounted on a front wheel drive car.

Thanks to its longer gearing was 27% of the last report, it would allow the car to offer fuel economy ESTIMATED AT 16% over a six-speed automatic transmission.

This new box supports systems "Stop & Start" and can be combined with a hybrid powertrain.

It will be produced in the United States plant in Greenville South Carolina.