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Chrysler and German driveline and chassis component supplier ZF have reached an agreement that will see ZF supply and license manufacturing rights to its 8HP eight-speed automatic transmission for use in Chrysler vehicles, including potential application in Ram full-size pickups.

The 8HP gearbox is already used in Dodge Charger 8HP and the Dodge Challenger  GT.

The transmission uses four planetary gearsets and five shifting elements (multi-disc clutches and brakes). It's not a dual-clutch transmission but ZF says shifts can be performed in only 200 milliseconds. It can manage up to 516 pounds-feet of torque.

Using an eight-speed transmission has two big advantages: improved fuel economy and shorter gear steps between cogs, for quicker acceleration and smoother shifts.

1. Torque converter

2. Breather

3. Plug connection to vehicle systems

4. Output

5. Oil drain

6. Oil fill and oil overflow

7. Emergency disengagement of parking brake (Shift-by-wire) or selector lever (manually)