GM patents new tranny
 

Eight speed transmissions with three planetary gear sets


Abstract
The family of transmissions has a plurality of members that can be utilized in powertrains to provide at least eight forward speed ratios and one reverse speed ratio. The transmission family members include three planetary gear sets having seven torque-transmitting mechanisms and three fixed interconnections. The powertrain includes an engine and torque converter that is continuously connected to at least one of the planetary gear members and an output member that is continuously connected with another one of the planetary gear members. The seven torque-transmitting mechanisms provide interconnections between various gear members and the transmission housing, and are operated in combinations of two to establish at least eight forward speed ratios and at least one reverse speed ratio.


- Justin

:scratch: wayyyyy too technical for me

Very cool, and it flew under the radar of us over at GMI. Where did you find that info? Or were you just wicked bored and went looking around the website?

it's k0ll...he has no life...what do you think?

mmm...yes, you are right.

:nod: always

I have my sources...only one other person knows on here and hes not telling