ZF 8HP transmission explained

ZF 8HP
Production:2008–present
Manufacturer:ZF Friedrichshafen
Class:8-speed automatic transmission
Predecessor:ZF 6HP transmission
Related:GM 8L transmission

The ZF 8HP transmission is ZF Friedrichshafen AG's trademark name for its 8-speed automatic transmission models for longitudinal engine applications. The name is short for 8-speed transmission with hydraulic converter and planetary gearsets. Designed and first built by ZF's subsidiary in Saarbrücken, Germany, it debuted in 2008 on the BMW 7 Series (F01) 760Li sedan fitted with the V12 engine. BMW remains a major customer for the transmission.

Another major customer is Stellantis, who both received a license to produce the transmission and set up a joint-venture plant with ZF. Stellantis has built the transmission at its Kokomo Transmission plant since 2013 under their own brand name, the Torqueflite 8.[1] [2] The joint venture plant in Gray Court, South Carolina opened in 2012.[3]

Specifications

Layout

One of the main aims of the ZF 8HP transmission is to improve vehicle fuel economy with extra speeds. Compared to the six-speed ZF 6HP transmission it uses 12 % less fuel, and 14 % less than a 5-speed transmission.[4] [5] Due to changes in internal design, the shift times have reduced to 200 milliseconds; additionally, the unit brings the ability to shift in a non-sequential manner – going from gear 8 to gear 2 in extreme situations.[6] In the 8HP 70 version, it has a torque handling limit of 700Nm, and weighs 87kg (192lb).[7]

First generation 8HP products were released starting in 2010. In addition to the rear-wheel drive variant, two different four-wheel drive versions were available, with a version destined for Volkswagen Group applications using a Torsen centre differential.[8] It is able to encompass a torque range from 300Nm to 1000Nm, and is available for use in middle-class cars through to large luxury sport utility vehicles.

Second generation 8HP products were released starting in 2014. Efficiency improvements over the original design and the first generation include a wider ratio spread of 7.81, reduced drag torque from the shift elements, reduction in required oil pump pressure, and broadened use of the coasting and start-stop systems.[9] ZF estimated fuel economy improvement over first generation 8HP kits to be 3 %. Refinements were also made with respect to vibration.

Third generation 8HP products were released starting in 2018. Major improvements are total spread of 8.59 and a fuel economy improvement of 2.5 % compared to the second generation. There are several options in maximum torque available, also the gearbox is available with mild hybrid and plug in hybrid options: With 15kW and 200Nm supporting boosting and recuperation in combination with 48 Volt technology up to 90kW and 250Nm for usage with higher voltage.[10]

Gear Ratios!!R!1!2!3!4!5!6!7!8!Total
Span!Avg.
Step!Compo-
nents
8HP 70 · 20084
Gearsets
2
Brakes
3
Clutches
2010: 1st Generation
8HP 30/I · 8HP 45
8HP 55 · 8HP 70
8HP 65 · 8HP 90
2014: 2nd Generation
8HP 75/I
8HP 30/II · 8HP 50
8HP 75/II · 8HP 95
2018: 3rd Generation
8HP 76/I
8HP 30/III · 8HP 51
8HP 76/II · 8HP 80
2016: Racing Cars
8P 45RTBDTBDTBDTBDTBDTBD1.000TBDTBD
2017: Commercial Vehicles
8AP 600 T · 8AP 1000 T
8AP 800 T · 8AP 1200 T
8AP 1200 S

Variants and Applications

Model
Generation
Max. torque petrolMax. torque dieselCar Model
8HP 30
1st–3rd
300Nm300NmBMW 1 Series (F20) 116iBMW X1 (E84)CMC Zinger (2023–)
8HP 45
1st
450Nm500NmBMW 1 Series (F20)
BMW X1 (E84)
BMW 2 Series (F22) M235i
BMW 3 Series (F30)
BMW 4 Series (F32)
BMW 5 Series (F10/F11)
BMW 6 Series (F06/F12/F13)
BMW 7 Series (F01/F02)
BMW X3 (F25)
BMW X4 (F26)
BMW X5 (E70) 35i
BMW X5 (F15)
BMW X6 (F16)
BMW Z4 (E89)
Jaguar XE
Jaguar XF (X250) (2013–2015)
Jaguar XJ (2013–)
Lancia Thema V6
Land Rover Range Rover (L322) (2011–2012)
Land Rover Range Rover (L405) (2012–)
Land Rover Range Rover Velar I4 (2017–)
Torqueflite 845RE[15]
1st
Chrysler 300 3.6 L Pentastar V6 (2011–)[16]
Chrysler 300 C
Dodge Challenger 3.6 L Pentastar V6 (2015–)
Dodge Charger 3.6 L Pentastar V6 (2012–)[17]
Dodge Durango[18] [19] 3.6 L Pentastar V6 (2014–2017)
Jeep Grand Cherokee (WK2) 3.6 L Pentastar V6 (2014–2016)Ram 1500 3.6 L Pentastar V6[20] [21] [22] (2012–2019)
8HP 55
1st
650Nm650NmAudi A4 North American (US) B8/8.5 Quattro Versions[23] (2011–)Audi A5 North American (US) B8/8.5 Quattro Versions (2011–)Audi A6 (C7)
Audi A7 (C7)
Audi A6 Hybrid (C7)
Audi S4 (B9)
Audi S5 (B9)
8HP 65
1st
Audi A4 (B9)Audi A6 Hybrid (C7 PHEV) PR China[24] Audi A6 (C8)
Audi A7 (C8)
Audi Q7 (4M)
Audi Q8
Audi A8 (D4)
Audi A8 (D5)
Audi S6 (C8)
Porsche Cayenne (2018-)
Volkswagen Touareg (2018-)
8HP 70
1st
700Nm700NmAlpina B3 (F30/F31)
Alpina D3 (F30/F31)
Alpina B3 (G20/G21)
Alpina D3 (G20/G21)
Alpina B4 (F32/F33)
Alpina D4 (F32/F33)
Alpina XD4
Aston Martin Rapide S 2014–2020[25]
Aston Martin Vanquish 2015–2018
Audi Q5 8AT version
Audi Q7 (2011–2015)
BMW 3 Series (F30) 330d & 335d
BMW 4 Series (F32) 430d & 435d
BMW 5 Series (F10/F11)
BMW 7 Series (F01/F02)
|BMW X5 (E70) 50i
Chrysler 300 5.7 L HEMI V8 (2015–)
Dodge Challenger 5.7 L HEMI V8 (2015–)|Dodge Charger 5.7 L HEMI V8 (2015–)
Dodge Charger 6.4 L HEMI V8
Dodge Durango 5.7 L HEMI V8
Dodge Durango 6.4 L HEMI V8
Haval H9 (2017–)
Iveco Daily (2014–)[26]
Jaguar F-Type V6 & V8
Jaguar XE 35t
Jaguar XF (X250) (2013–2015)
Jaguar XJ (2013–)
Jeep Grand Cherokee (WK2) 5.7 L HEMI V8 Engine Code [T] EZH & 6.4 L HEMI V8 Engine Code [J] ESG (2014–)
Jeep Grand Cherokee (WK2) 3.0 L EcoDiesel V6 (2014–2016)|Jeep Grand Cherokee WL & L 5.7 L HEMI V8 (2021–)
Land Rover Discovery LR4 (2009–2016)
Land Rover Range Rover Sport L320 SDV6 only (2012–2013)
Land Rover Range Rover (L322) TDV8 only (2011–2012)
Land Rover Range Rover (L405) (2012–)
Land Rover Range Rover Sport L494 (2012–)
Land Rover Range Rover Velar V6 & V8 (2017–)
MAN TGE (longitudinal engine only) (2017–)
Maserati Ghibli (M157)
Maserati Grecale
Maserati Levante|Maserati Quattroporte[27] (2013–)
Morgan Plus Six
Porsche Panamera Diesel & Hybrid models only (2009–2016)
Porsche Cayenne (2011–2018)
Ram 1500 5.7 L HEMI V8 (2012–2019)
Ram 1500 3.0 L EcoDiesel V6 (2013–2019)
Rolls-Royce Phantom VII
Rolls-Royce Phantom VIII
Volkswagen Touareg (2011–2018)
Volkswagen Amarok (2012–2020)
Volkswagen Crafter SY/SZ (longitudinal engine only) (2017–)|-!8HP 90
1st|900Nm|1000Nm|Audi Q7 V8 TDI only (2011–2015)
Audi A8 (D4)
Audi RS6 (C7)
Bentley Mulsanne (2010)
Bentley Continental GT 2nd gen. (2011–2018)|BMW 760i/Li (F01/F02)
Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat 6.2 L HEMI V8 Supercharged|Dodge Charger SRT Hellcat 6.2 L HEMI V8 Supercharged
Porsche Cayenne (2011–2018) Turbo models and V8 Diesel only
Rolls-Royce Ghost[28] |Rolls-Royce Wraith (2013)
Volkswagen Touareg V8 TDI only (2011–2018)|-!colspan=7||-!8HP 50
2nd|rowspan="2" |500Nm|rowspan="2" |500Nm|Alfa Romeo Giulia
Alfa Romeo Stelvio
BMW 1 Series (F20) LCI
BMW X1 (E84)
BMW 2 Series (F22) M240i
BMW 3 Series (F30) LCI|BMW 4 Series (F32) LCI
BMW 5 Series (F10//F11)
BMW 5 Series (G30/G31)
BMW 7 Series (G11/G12)
BMW X3 20D (G01)
BMW X3 30i (G01)
BMW X3 M40i (G01)|BMW X4 20D (G02)
BMW X4 30i (G02)
BMW X4 M40i (G02)
BMW X7
Jaguar F-Pace (2016–)
Jaguar XF (X260) (2016–)
Jaguar XJ (–2019)|Land Rover Defender (L663) (2019–)
Land Rover Range Rover (L405) (–2022)
Land Rover Range Rover (L460) (2022–)
Maserati Grecale|-!Torqueflite 850RE[29]
2nd|Dodge Charger Pursuit V6 (2021–)
Dodge Durango 3.6 L Pentastar V6 (2017–)|Jeep Gladiator (JT) 3.6 L Pentastar V6 (2019–)
Jeep Grand Cherokee (WK2) 3.6 L Pentastar V6 (2017–2022)
Jeep Grand Cherokee WL & L 2.0 L I4 (2021–)|Jeep Grand Cherokee WL & L 3.6 L Pentastar V6 (2021–)
Jeep Wrangler/Unlimited (JL) 2.0 L I4 Hurricane Turbocharged (2017–)|Jeep Wrangler/Unlimited (JL) 3.6 L Pentastar V6 (2017–)
Ram 1500 (DT) 3.6 L Pentastar V6 (2019–)|-!8HP 75
2nd|rowspan=2|700Nm
[30] |rowspan=2|740Nm
|Alfa Romeo Giulia Quadrifoglio
Alfa Romeo Stelvio Quadrifoglio
Alpina B5 (G30/G31)
Alpina D5 (G30/G31)
Alpina B6 (F12) Gran Coupé (2014)
Alpina XD3
Alpina XB7
Aston Martin DB11
Aston Martin Vantage (2018) V8|BMW 5 Series (G30/G31)
BMW M5 (F90)
BMW 7 Series (G11/G12)[31]
BMW X3 30D (G01)
BMW X5 (F15)[32]
BMW X5 (F85) M
BMW X6 (F86) M
BMW X7
Jaguar F-Pace (2016–)
Jaguar XF (X260) (2016–)
Jaguar XJ (–2019)
Jeep Gladiator (JT) 3.0 L EcoDiesel V6 (2020–)|Jeep Grand Cherokee (WK2) 3.0 L EcoDiesel V6 (2017–2021)
Jeep Wagoneer/Grand Wagoneer (WS) (2021–)
Jeep Wrangler 392 (2021–)
Jeep Wrangler/Unlimited (JL) 6.4 L HEMI V8 (2021–)
Jeep Wrangler/Unlimited (JL) 3.0 L EcoDiesel V6 (2020–)|JMC Vigus
Land Rover Defender (L663) (2019–)
Land Rover Discovery L462 (2017–)
Land Rover Range Rover (L405) (–2022
Land Rover Range Rover (L460) (2022–)
Ram 1500 (DT) 5.7 L HEMI V8 (2019–)
Ram 1500 (DT) 3.0 L EcoDiesel V6 (2019–)|-!8HP 75-LCV
2nd|Ram 2500 6.4 L HEMI V8 (2018–)|Ram 3500 6.4 L HEMI V8 (2018–)|||-!8HP 95
2nd|900Nm|1000Nm|Aston Martin DBS Superleggera
Audi S8
Audi RS6[33]
Audi RS7[34]
Audi SQ7
|Audi SQ8
Audi RS Q8
Bentley Bentayga
Bentley Flying Spur (2013) 2014–2019
BMW M760i/Li
Dodge Durango SRT Hellcat 6.2 L HEMI V8 Supercharged|Jeep Grand Cherokee (WK2) SRT Trackhawk 6.2 L HEMI V8 Supercharged
Lamborghini Urus
Porsche Cayenne Turbo models only (2018-)
Ram 1500 (DT) TRX 6.2 L HEMI V8 Supercharged (2020–)|Rolls-Royce Ghost Black Badge
Rolls-Royce Wraith (2013) Black Badge
Rolls-Royce Dawn Black Badge
Rolls-Royce Cullinan
Volkswagen Touareg V8 TDI only (2018-)|-!colspan=7||-!8HP 51
3rd|500Nm|500Nm|BMW 2 Series (G42)
BMW 3 Series (G20)
BMW 4 Series (G22)|BMW Z4 (G29)
BMW X3 M40i (G01)|BMW X4 M40i (G02)
Jaguar XE 20d RWD (2019–)|Morgan Plus Four
Toyota GR Supra|-!8HP 76
3rd|760Nm|760Nm|Alpina B7 (G11/12)[35]
Alpina B8
BMW 3 Series (G20/G21) M340dX & 330d & 330dX|BMW 4 Series (G22/G23) M440dX & 430d & 430dX
BMW M3 (G80/G81)|BMW M5 (F90) (2020–)
BMW M8 (F91/F92/F93)|BMW 730d (G11/G12) LCI
BMW 8 Series (G15)
BMW X5 (F95) M
BMW X7|-!8HP 80
3rd|800Nm|800Nm|Alpina XB7||||-!colspan=7||-!8HP TBD
various|||AEBI MT750
Great Wall Pao (2019–)|Great Wall Tank 300 (2020–)|Haval H8 (2017–2018)
Ineos Grenadier|VinFast LUX A2.0
VinFast LUX SA2.0|}

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Notes and References

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  2. Web site: Ram ZF 8 Speed Automatic Transmission TorqueFlite 8 ZF 8HP70. https://ghostarchive.org/varchive/youtube/20211215/dLsdrHqQl7c . 15 December 2021 . live. 29 September 2014. 10 May 2019. YouTube.
  3. Web site: ZF and Chrysler Reach Agreement for new 8-Speed Automatic Transmissions . 10 June 2010.
  4. Web site: Fuel saving and minimizing CO2 emissions. ZF Friedrichshafen AG. 18 September 2009. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20090719174513/http://www.zf.com/corporate/en/products/innovations/8hp_automatic_transmissions/lower_consumption/lower_consumption.html. 19 July 2009.
  5. Web site: Mike. Hanon. ZF Develops 8-Sped automatic. 4 May 2007 . Gizmag.
  6. Web site: Maximum driving enjoyment with maximum agility. ZF Friedrichshafen AG. 18 September 2009.
  7. Web site: 8-Speed Automatic Transmission. ZF Friedrichshafen AG. 19 September 2016.
  8. Web site: The freedom to exceed limits . brainfunkers.co . ZF Friedrichshafen AG. . 7 January 2020.
  9. Web site: ZF showcasing second-generation 8HP 8-speed transmission at NAIAS; additional 3% boost in fuel savings. Green Car Congress. 13 July 2015.
  10. Web site: Transmission technology from ZF. ZF.com. 20 February 2018.
  11. Web site: 8HP 70 Repair Manual · Picture 10106 . 110 . 2014 .
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  13. Web site: 8HP 55A Repair Manual · Picture 10106 . 169 . 2014 .
  14. 2nd Generation and 3rd Generation Web site: Efficient And Dynamic · ZF Gearbox Brochure . 1 September 2017 . 7 July 2019.
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  16. Web site: America's First Luxury Sedan With Eight-speed Automatic Transmission. 5 September 2011.
  17. Web site: 2012 Chrysler Fleet Buying Guide. 21 July 2011.
  18. Web site: SEC filing reveals new V6 and 8-speed transmission for Ram. 9 March 2012.
  19. Web site: 2014 Dodge Durango Bows With Eight-Speed . 28 March 2013.
  20. Web site: 2013 Ram 1500 Unveiled With Eight-Speed . 5 April 2012.
  21. Web site: ZF to Supply 8-Speed Automatic Transmission to new 2013 Ram 1500 Pick-up Truck. ZF Friedrichshafen AG. 20 April 2012.
  22. Web site: 2013 Ram 1500 Crew Cab SLT 4x4 [w/video]]. Autoblog.com. 25 August 2012.
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  27. Web site: 2014 Maserati Quattroporte [w/video]]. 12 December 2012.
  28. Web site: RR ghost specification. 21 February 2010.
  29. Web site: New Generation of the 8HP in the BMW 5 Series . 20 August 2014.
  30. 8HP 75 Data Sheet · p. 4 · Saarbruecken 2016
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  32. Web site: BMW Model Year Actions – July and August 2014. 24 April 2016.
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  35. Web site: BMW ALPINA B7 Long-wheelbase AWD Technical Data. 10 May 2019.