8HP is ZF Friedrichshafen AG's trademark name for its eight-speed automatic transmission models (8-speed transmission with Hydraulic converter and Planetary gearsets) for longitudinal engine applications, designed and built by ZF's subsidiary in Saarbrücken. It had its debut in the BMW 7 Series (F01) 760Li saloon fitted with the V12 engine, and since then each new BMW model in all Series down to the 1 Series in rear-wheel-drive and all-wheel-drive versions have had the option to be equipped with it.
ZF 8HP | |
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![]() Automatic Transmission 8HP70 | |
Overview | |
Manufacturer | ZF Friedrichshafen |
Production | 2008– |
Body and chassis | |
Class | 8-speed automatic transmission |
Chronology | |
Predecessor | ZF 6HP transmission |
One of its main aims is to improve vehicle fuel economy, and it can achieve an 11% saving compared to the ZF 6-speed transmission and 14% versus modern 5-speed transmissions.[1][2] 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.[3] In the 8HP70 version, it has a torque handling limit of 700 newton-metres (516 lbf⋅ft), and weighs 87 kilograms (192 lb).[4]
Future development will see two four-wheel drive versions available, with a version destined for Volkswagen Group applications using a Torsen centre differential.[5] It will be able to encompass a torque range from 300 newton-metres (221 lbf⋅ft) to 1,000 newton-metres (738 lbf⋅ft), and will be available for use in middle-class cars through to large luxury sport utility vehicles.[5]
Chrysler Group LLC initially received the 8HP 8-speed automatic transmissions from the ZF plant in Saarbrücken, Germany. By 2013, in parallel with Chrysler Group, ZF had set up a new transmission production plant in Gray Court, South Carolina.[6] ZF Friedrichshafen and Chrysler Group have reached a supply and license agreement for the 8HP. Chrysler Group is licensed to produce the 8HP at the company’s Kokomo Transmission Plant and the Kokomo Casting plant, production began in 2013. This transmission is marketed by Chrysler under their own brand name, the Torqueflite 8.[7][8]
2nd generation 8HP products were released starting in 2014. Efficiency improvements over the original design include a wider ratio spread of 7.8:1, 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 1st generation 8HP kits to be 3%. Refinements were also made with respect to vibration.
3rd generation 8HP products were released starting in 2018. Major improvements are total spread of 8.6 and a fuel economy improvement of 2.5% compared to the 2nd generation. There are several options in maximum torque available, also the gearbox is available with mild hybrid and plug in hybrid options: With 15 kW and 200 NM supporting boosting and recuperation in combination with 48 Volt technology up to 90 kW and 250 NM for usage with higher voltage.[10]
Below is a table of reference gear ratios as provided with the ZF 8HP transmission, though actual implementations may differ depending on the tuning and specifications of individual vehicle manufacturers such as BMW and Audi. Differences in gear ratios have a measurable, direct impact on vehicle dynamics, performance, waste emissions as well as fuel mileage.
Gear Teeth and Ratios | Planetary Gearset: Teeth | Count | Total | Avg. | |||||
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Model
Type |
Version
First Delivery |
Sun 1
Ring 1 |
Sun 2
Ring 2 |
Sun 3
Ring 3 |
Sun 4
Ring 4 |
Brakes
Clutches |
Ratio
Span |
Gear
Step | |
Gear | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | R |
8HP 70 | 700 N⋅m (520 lb⋅ft) | 48
96 |
48
96 |
69
111 |
23
85 |
2
3 |
7.0435 | 1.3216 | |
Ratio | 4.6957 | 3.1304 | 2.1039 | 1.6667 | 1.2845 | 1.0000 | 0.8392 | 0.6667 | - 3.2968 |
8HP 70 | 700 N⋅m (520 lb⋅ft)
2011[11] |
48
96 |
48
96 |
69
111 |
28
104 |
2
3 |
7.0714 | 1.3224 | |
Ratio | 4.7143 | 3.1429 | 2.1064 | 1.6667 | 1.2847 | 1.0000 | 0.8392 | 0.6667 | - 3.3168 |
8HP 45 | 450 N⋅m (330 lb⋅ft)
2011[11] |
48
96 |
48
96 |
60
96 |
28
104 |
2
3 |
7.0714 | 1.3224 | |
Ratio | 4.7143 | 3.1429 | 2.1064 | 1.6667 | 1.2854 | 1.0000 | 0.8387 | 0.6667 | - 3.2952 |
8HP 75
8HP 50 |
750 N⋅m (550 lb⋅ft)[13]
500 N⋅m (370 lb⋅ft)· 2014 |
48
96 |
54
96 |
60
96 |
24
96 |
2
3 |
7.8125 | 1.3413 | |
Ratio | 5.0000 | 3.2000 | 2.1429 | 1.7200 | 1.3139 | 1.0000 | 0.8221 | 0.6400 | - 3.4560 |
8HP 51 | 500 N⋅m (370 lb⋅ft) | 48
96 |
54
96 |
60
96 |
24
102 |
2
3 |
8.2031 | 1.3507 | |
Ratio | 5.2500 | 3.3600 | 2.1724 | 1.7200 | 1.3161 | 1.0000 | 0.8221 | 0.6400 | - 3.7120 |
8HP TBD | TBD | 48
96 |
60
96 |
60
96 |
24
102 |
2
3 |
8.5313 | 1.3583 | |
Ratio | 5.2500 | 3.2308 | 2.1724 | 1.7692 | 1.3410 | 1.0000 | 0.8062 | 0.6154 | - 3.5692 |
Name | Max. gasoline torque | Max. diesel torque | Application examples |
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8HP30 | 300 N⋅m (220 lb⋅ft) | 300 N⋅m (220 lb⋅ft) | BMW Série 1 (F20 116i) |
8HP45
a separate 845RE is for V6 Chryslers[15] |
450 N⋅m (330 lb⋅ft) | 500 N⋅m (370 lb⋅ft) | BMW 1 Series (F20), BMW 2 Series M235i (F22), BMW 3 Series (F30), BMW 5 Series (F10/F11), BMW 6 Series (F06/F12/F13), BMW 7 Series (F01/F02), BMW X3 (F25), BMW X4 (F26), BMW X5 35i (E70), BMW X5 (F15), BMW X6 (F16), Chrysler 300 V6, Chrysler 300 C, Dodge Charger V6, Dodge Challenger V6, Dodge Durango V6 (2014-2017), RAM 1500 V6 (2013-), Jaguar XE, Lancia Thema V6, Volkswagen Amarok |
8HP50 (2nd Generation)
a separate 850RE is for V6 Chryslers[16] |
500 N⋅m (370 lb⋅ft) | 500 N⋅m (370 lb⋅ft) | Alfa Romeo Giulia, Alfa Romeo Stelvio, BMW 1 Series (F20 LCI), BMW 2 Series M240i (F22), BMW 3 Series (F30 LCI), BMW 5 Series (F10/F11/G30/31), BMW 7 Series (G11), Dodge Charger Pursuit V6 (2021-), Dodge Durango V6 (2017-), Jeep Wrangler/Wrangler Unlimited (JL), Jeep Gladiator (JT), BMW X3 20D (G01), BMW X3 30i (G01), BMW X3 M40i (G01) |
8HP51 (3rd Generation) | 500 N⋅m (370 lb⋅ft) | 500 N⋅m (370 lb⋅ft) | 5th Generation Toyota Supra (A90), BMW 3 Series (G20), BMW 2 Series (G42), Jaguar XE 20d RWD (2019-), BMW Z4 (G29) |
8HP55 | 550 N⋅m (410 lb⋅ft) | 550 N⋅m (410 lb⋅ft) | Audi S4/S5 (B9), Audi A4 B8 2012- North America (US) |
8HP70 | 700 N⋅m (520 lb⋅ft) | 700 N⋅m (520 lb⋅ft) | BMW 7 Series (F01/F02), BMW X5 50i (E70), BMW 5 series (F10/11), BMW 3 Series (F30) 330d and 335d, Chrysler 300 V8 (2015-), Dodge Durango V8, Iveco Daily, Jaguar F-Type (V6 and V8), Jaguar XE 35t, Jeep Grand Cherokee 5.7L 8-cyl Engine Code [T] EZH (2014 -), Jeep Grand Cherokee 6.4L 8-cyl Engine Code [J] ESG (2014 -), Jeep Grand Cherokee V8, Grand Cherokee EcoDiesel (2014-2016), Ram 1500 V6, V8, & diesel, Range Rover Sport (2012), Rolls-Royce Phantom, Maserati Quattroporte (2013–), Dodge Charger V8 (2015-), Volkswagen Amarok V6 TDI 550, Dodge Challenger V8 (2015-), Aston Martin Vanquish (2015), Aston Martin Rapide S (2015),[17] Alpina B3 (F30/31), Alpina B4 (F32/33), Great Wall Haval H9, VW Crafter (longitudinal engine), MAN TGE (longitudinal engine) |
8HP75 (2nd Generation) | 750 N⋅m (550 lb⋅ft) | 750 N⋅m (550 lb⋅ft) | Alfa Romeo Giulia Quadrifoglio, Alfa Romeo Stelvio Quadrifoglio, Aston Martin DB11, Aston Martin V8 Vantage (2019), Alpina B5 (G30/31), BMW 5 series (G30/G31/F90), BMW X5 M (F85), BMW X6 M (F86), BMW 7 Series (G11/12),[18] BMW X5 (F15),[19] BMW X3 30D (G01), RAM 1500 (2019-), RAM 2500 (2019-), Jeep Grand Cherokee EcoDiesel (2017-), Jeep Wrangler EcoDiesel (2020-), Jeep Gladiator Ecodiesel (2021-), Jeep Wrangler 392 (2021-) |
8HP76 | Alpina B7 (G11/12),[20] BMW 3 Series M340dX (G20/21) | ||
8HP90 | 900 N⋅m (660 lb⋅ft) | 1,000 N⋅m (740 lb⋅ft) | Rolls-Royce Ghost,[21] Rolls-Royce Wraith (2013), Bentley Mulsanne, Bentley Continental GT, BMW 760i/Li (F01/F02),[22] Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat, Dodge Charger SRT Hellcat, Bentley Bentayga, Audi RS 6, Audi RS 7, Audi SQ7, Audi Q8 |
8HP95 (2nd Generation) | 900 N⋅m (660 lb⋅ft) | 1,000 N⋅m (740 lb⋅ft) | Dodge Durango SRT Hellcat, Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT Trackhawk, RAM 1500 TRX, Rolls-Royce Ghost Black Badge, Rolls-Royce Wraith Black Badge, Rolls-Royce Dawn Black Badge, BMW M760i/Li,[23] Aston Martin DBS Superleggera[24] |