1. Bmw Steptronic Transmission
2. Bmw Steptronic Not Working
3. Bmw Steptronic Manual Mode
4. Bmw Steptronic Transmission Review
5. Bmw Steptronic
6. Bmw Steptronic Package

Normally I've read that the BMW Steptronic is 'smooth shifting' and that's about it. I'm sure there's a bias toward manual for the 335 and M series but maybe it just has to do with the fact that Cadillac thinks it can complete more legitimately now with the Bimmer, and is promoting all components including transmission. Specifications Preliminary Note. 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.

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The BMW Z8 is a roadster produced by German automotive manufacturer BMW from 2000 to 2003. The Z8 was developed under the codename 'E52' between 1993 and 1999, through the efforts of a design team led by Chris Bangle from 1993 to 1995.^[2] The exterior was designed by Henrik Fisker and the interior by Scott Lempert. ^[3]

The Z8 originally was designed as a styling exercise intended to evoke and celebrate the 1956–1959 BMW 507. Prototypes were spotted testing between 1996 and 1999.^[4] A concept was later developed to preview the Z8, called the Z07 and was showcased in October 1997 at the Tokyo Motor Show.

Z07 Concept[edit]

The Z07 Concept had been based on the concurrently running E52 development programme. As a result, practical and regulatory considerations necessitated very few changes for the production model. Comparatively, the windshield of the series production Z8 was more upward, and the car had a larger front airdam. The Z8 hardtop differed from the Z07 in being a double-bubble form with a tapering faring versus a single dome with a truncated convex rear.^[5] The Z07's exotic driver's side helmet fairing was never intended for production, in order to allow easy operation of the power soft top.

The side-mounted turn indicators were integrated into the side vents in a fashion that rendered them invisible until activated. The vintage simplicity of the interior was preserved by hiding the modern equipment under retracting panels. Complex compound curves were made through the use of an expensive MIG-welded aluminum space frame.

Specifications and features[edit]

The Z8 cost US$128,000, had an all-aluminum chassis and body,^[6] and used a 4,941 cc (4.9 L; 301.5 cu in) V8 engine which has a power output of 400 PS (294 kW; 395 hp) at 6,600 rpm and 500 N⋅m (369 lbf⋅ft) of torque at 3,800 rpm. This engine, known internally as the S62, was built by BMW Motorsport and was shared with the E39 M5 sports saloon. The engine is located behind the front axle in order to provide the car with a 50/50 weight distribution. The factory claimed a 0–100 km/h (0–62 mph) acceleration time of 4.7 seconds; Motor Trend magazine achieved 0–96 km/h (0–60 mph) in 4.2 seconds. Road & Track measured the car's lateral grip at 0.92. Car and Driver magazine also tested the car and found that it outperformed the contemporary benchmark Ferrari 360 Modena in three important performance categories: acceleration, handling, and braking. As with most BMW automobiles the top speed of the Z8 was electronically limited to 250 km/h (155.4 mph) with the delimited top speed amounting to an estimated 290 km/h (180 mph).

The Z8 used neon exterior lighting, the tail lights and turn indicators are powered by neon tubes that offer quicker activation than standard lightbulbs and are expected to last for the life of the vehicle.

Every car was shipped with a colour-matching metal hardtop with a rear defroster. Unlike many contemporary hardtops, which are provided for practical rather than stylistic considerations, the hardtop of the Z8 was designed from the outset to complement the lines of the car's styling.

In order to keep the interior uncluttered, a number of functions were integrated into multifunction controls. For example, the power windows and mirrors were controlled by a single instrument. Also, the centre-mounted instrument cluster was canted slightly toward the driver. The displacement of gauges to the middle of the dashboard was intended to offer an unimpeded view of the hood and the road ahead.

In order to promote the Z8 to collectors and reinforce media speculation about the car's 'instant classic' potential, BMW promised that a 50-year stockpile of spare parts would be maintained in order to support the Z8 fleet. Due to the limited volume of production, all elements of the car were constructed or finished by hand, thereby compounding the importance of ongoing manufacturer support for the type. The price and production process allowed BMW to offer customised options to interested buyers. A significant number of cars with bespoke paint and interior treatments were produced over the course of the four-year production run by BMW Individual, a division of BMW AG.

Z8 Safety Car[edit]

A safety car variant of the Z8 was produced^[7] for use in the 2001 season of MotoGP.^[8]

Alpina Roadster V8[edit]

With production of the Z8 completed by November 2002, the Z8 was replaced by the Alpina Roadster V8 in 2003.^[9] The Alpina was a departure from the hard-edged sporting focus of the original car, and elements of grand touring intent were evident throughout this final iteration. Instead of the original 6-speed manual and 4.9 L (S62) engine featured in original Z8, the Alpina came only with an automatic transmission, utilising a 5-speed BMW Steptronic transmission mated to a 4.8 L Alpina-tuned BMW M62 V8 engine from the Alpina E39 B10 V8 S. In order to complete the car's transition from a sports car to a refined grand tourer, a softer suspension setting was used. The standard Z8's run-flat tyres on 18 in (46 cm) wheels were discarded in favor of conventional tyres with softer sidewalls mounted on 20 in (51 cm) Alpina wheels.^[10] A new softer grade of Nappa leather replaced the Z8's less supple specification, and special Alpina gauges were fitted on the dash board cluster. An Alpina steering wheel with three solid spokes replaced the original, which could not be retrofitted with shift paddles for the automatic transmission. Gear selection was displayed in an Alpina-specific display mounted in front of the steering wheel.

Performance and power output of the Alpina roadster V8 differed from that of the standard car in that the peak power was reduced to 280 kW (381 PS; 375 hp), while peak torque was raised to 383 lb⋅ft (519 N⋅m); this torque was available at significantly lower rpm than the original in order to enable more relaxed cruising.^[11] Curiously, the electronically limited top speed was officially raised to 259 km/h (161 mph).^[9]

Production of the Roadster V8 amounted to 555 units, 450 of which were exported to the U.S. market and only eight to the UK.^[12] In the United States, this special edition of the Z8 was sold directly through BMW dealerships, marking a first for Alpina, whose cars had never been sold through retail channels in the U.S.

Bertone Birusa[edit]

Unveiled at the 2003 Geneva Motor Show, the Birusa is a futuristically styled concept car conceived and developed by Bertone. Based on the Z8, it shares the 4.9 L V8 engine from the donor car generating 400 PS (294 kW; 395 hp) mated to a 6-speed manual transmission and has carbon fibre gull-wing doors.^[13] It also has a variety of innovative technological features including a sunroof that filters UV light, multilingual voice control and a night vision system.^[14]

Production[edit]

The Z8's spaceframe was produced in the Dingolfing Plant^[15] and the car was hand-finished in Munich.^[16] A total of 5,703 Z8s were built: 3,160 for the world market and 2,543 for the North American market.^[17]

In popular culture[edit]

The Z8 was showcased as James Bond's car in the film The World Is Not Enough released in November 1999, from scenes shot in early April 1999.^[18][19] It later reappeared in the James Bond video games 007 Racing and Agent Under Fire, the latter of which featured the car on the cover. The Z8 can also be driven to reckless abandon in the video game Need for Speed: Hot Pursuit 2. Additionally, the car is driven by Jackie Chan's and Jennifer Love Hewitt's characters in The Tuxedo released in September 2002.

U.S. sales[edit]

References[edit]

1. ^'Car and Driver Aston Martin DB7 vs. BMW Z8, Ferrari 360 Spider Comparison Test'(PDF).
2. ^'Z8 History'. Bmwz8.us. Retrieved 25 August 2018.
3. ^The BMW Z8 birth book/coffee table book which was issued to every BMW Z8 owner
4. ^http://www.bmwz8.us/pdf/1996_06_car.pdf
5. ^'BMW Z07 Concept'. BMW BLOG. 20 May 2015. Retrieved 13 August 2018.
6. ^'BMW's Z8: Structurally Shaky?'. www.bloomberg.com. Retrieved 9 November 2019.
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9. ^ ^abHutton, Ray. 'BMW Alpina Roadster V-8'. Car and Driver. Retrieved 16 March 2012.
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11. ^'Alpina Z8 Roadster Is Asking for $244,900 to Come Home with You'. BMW BLOG. 28 August 2017. Retrieved 13 August 2018.
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13. ^'Bertone Birusa | Concept Cars | Diseno-Art'. www.diseno-art.com. Retrieved 1 November 2018.
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17. ^BMW Z8 Club e.V.
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External links[edit]

• Media related to BMW Z8 (E52) at Wikimedia Commons

Bmw Steptronic Not Working

6HP is ZF Friedrichshafen AG's trademark name for its six-speed automatic transmission models (6-speed transmission with Hydraulic converter and Planetary gearsets) for longitudinal engine applications, designed and built by ZF's subsidiary in Saarbrücken. Released as the 6HP26 in 2000, it was the first six-speed automatic transmission in a production passenger car. Other variations of the first generation 6HP in addition to the 6HP26, were 6HP19, and 6HP32 having lower and higher torque capacity, respectively. In 2007, the second generation of the 6HP series was introduced, with models 6HP21 and 6HP28. A 6HP34 was planned, but never went into production.

The 6HP uses a Lepelletierepicyclic/planetary gearset, which can provide more gear ratios with significantly fewer components. This means the 6HP26 is actually lighter than its five-speed 5HP predecessors. It also has the capability to achieve torque converter lock-up on all six forward gears, and disengage it completely when at a standstill, dramatically closing the fuel efficiency gap between automatic and manual transmissions.

The last 6HP automatic transmission was produced by the Saarbrücken plant in March 2014 after 7,050,232 units were produced.^[1][2] The ZF plant in Shanghai continued to produce the 6HP for the Chinese market.^[1]

Specifications[edit]

Preliminary Note[edit]

All ZF 6HP gearboxes have the same gear ratios as the 6R60 and 6R80 gearboxes for passenger cars from Ford have. Deviant gear ratios indicate another manufacturer as shown in the template.

New Paradigm[edit]

The 6HP is the first transmission designed according to ZF's new paradigm. After gaining additional gear ratios only with additional components, this time the number of components has to decrease for the first time in spite of the necessity of even more ratios. Coming from 5 gear ratios made of 10 main components (gear sets, Ravigneaux considered as 2, brakes, clutches) to the 6 made of 8 now reflects, what major progress the Lepelletier gear mechanism means compared to conventional designs like the 5HP-family.

Technical Data[edit]

Technical imperfections[edit]

Problems with this transmission are well known^{[citation needed]}. This transmission locks up the torque converter in all gears, increasing wear. Combined with a sealed transmission pan and 'lifetime fluid', some people have experienced catastrophic transmission failure. Owners report shift issues when oil begins breaking down beyond 50K miles, hence shifting issues are common^{[citation needed]}.

There are also problems with the valve block and solenoids^{[citation needed]}. When this failure starts to occur, shift quality and speed, torque transfer and even loss of ability to engage gears can occur. These problems led Volkswagen AG to extend the warranty on all of their vehicles equipped with this transmission to 100,000 miles or 10 years^{[citation needed]}.

First generation[edit]

6HP19[edit]

The 6HP19 transmission was a development of the original 6HP26, but was downgraded for less demanding applications. As such, the 6HP19 is rated at 400 N⋅m (295 lb⋅ft) of torque.

ApplicationsRear-wheel drive cars:

• BMW 520i (E60)
• BMW 528i (E60)
• BMW 530i, (E60)
• BMW 630i, (E63)
• BMW 730i/li, (E65/E66)
• BMW 318i, 320i, 325i, 328i, 330i, 335i (E9X), pre-LCI
• BMW 116i, 118i, 120i (E87), pre-LCI, 135i (E82), 118d (E81)
• Hyundai Genesis Coupe - 2010-2012 3.8L

6HP19A[edit]

The 6HP19A is a variation of the 6HP19 for four-wheel drive applications torque of 600 newton metres (443 lbf⋅ft). It was used by the Volkswagen Group for some permanent four-wheel drive models.

Bmw Steptronic Manual Mode

Applications

• Audi (B6) A4/S4 (Typ 8E/8H)
• Audi (B7) A4/S4 (Typ 8E/8H)
• VW Phaeton (Typ 3D)
• Audi A6 (Typ C6/4F) 3.0 TDI / 3.2 FSI / 3.0 TFSI
• Audi A8 (Typ D3/4E) 3.0 TDI / 3.2 FSI

6HP26[edit]

The 6HP26 was the original variation of the 6HP, released in 2000. It was rated for a maximum input torque of 600 newton metres (443 lbf⋅ft). It was first used by the BMW 7 Series (E65) in 2001. Initially only used by premium brands, it was later available on the 2009 model year V8 Hyundai Genesis.

Several versions of the 6HP26 are available depending on application and brand: 6HP26, 6HP26A and 6HP26X.

ApplicationsFord has developed their own versions (6R60 and 6R80) based on the 6HP26. Therefore, certain Ford vehicles will not be listed.

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Two-wheel drive version:

• 2001–2008 BMW 7 Series (E65)^[3] 735i, 745i, 760i, 730d and 740d
• 2002–2005 Jaguar XK8/XKR (X100)^[4]
• 2003–2012 Aston Martin DB9^[5][6]
• 2003–2010 BMW 5 Series (E60)
• 2003–2010 BMW 6 Series (E63) (Pre-LCI models, 645i / 650i / 635d)
• 2009–2012 Hyundai Genesis Sedan (4.6L V8)
• 2003–2008 Jaguar S-Type
• 2003–2009 Jaguar XJ (X350)
• 2003–2012 Rolls-Royce Phantom
• 2005–2011 BMW 3 Series (E90)
• 2005–2016 Ford Falcon (BF,^[7]FG,^[8]FG X turbocharged inline-six and V8)^[2] Although production of the transmission ended in 2014, Ford retained sufficient inventory to last until end of Falcon production in 2016.^[2]
• 2005–2014 Ford Territory (SY AWD;^[9] SZ petrol)^[10]
• 2006–2010 Jaguar XK/XKR (X150)
• 2007–2013 BMW X5 (E70), except 40d model
• 2007–2012 Maserati Quattroporte
• 2007–present Rolls-Royce Phantom Drophead Coupé
• 2008–2012 Aston Martin DBS V12^[6]
• 2008–2012 BMW 7 Series (F01), except 740d xDrive, 760i/Li and Hybrid 7
• 2008–2011 Kia Mohave
• 2008–2012 Jaguar XF (X250)
• 2006–2009 Bentley Arnage
• 2008–2011 Bentley Brooklands
• 2010–2014 Aston Martin Rapide^[6]
• 2011 Hyundai Equus
• 2011-2012 Aston Martin Virage
• 2012-2014 Aston Martin Vanquish

6HP26A[edit]

The 6HP26A is a variation of the 6HP26 for four-wheel drive applications. It was used by the Volkswagen Group for some permanent four-wheel drive models.

Applications

• 2002–2016 Volkswagen Phaeton (Typ 3D)
• 2003–2009 Audi A8 (D3, Typ 4E)
• 2006–2009 Audi S8 (D3, Typ 4E)
• 2003–2011 Bentley Continental GT
• 2005–2013 Bentley Continental Flying Spur
• 2006–2011 Audi S6 (C6, Typ 4F)
• 2008–2010 Audi RS6 (C6, Typ 4F)

6HP26X & 6HP26Z[edit]

The 6HP26X and 6HP26Z is another variation of the 6HP26, also for four-wheel drive applications. This transmission is suitable for 4WDs with a separate transfer box (the 'X' stands for external 4WD).

Applications

• 2006–2013 Land Rover Range Rover (All with Jaguar type engines or TDV8)
• 2006–2013 Land Rover Range Rover Sport (4.4-litre and 5.0-litre AJV8 models)
• 2005–2009 Land Rover Discovery 3 (LR3 in North America)
• 2010–2013 Land Rover Discovery 4 (LR4 in North America)
• 2007 BMW X3 (E83) 3.0d (some models)
• 2005–2011 BMW 330(x)d xDrive (E90/91)
• 2004–2006 BMW X5 (E53) V8 (6HP26Z)
• 2007 BMW 6 Series (e63/64)
• 2007-2010 BMW 5 series LCI(530d xdrive)
• 2003 BMW 7 series E65 745i

6HP32[edit]

The 6HP32 is a variation of the 6HP26 for high-output applications. The gearbox's maximum input torque is 750 N⋅m (550 lb⋅ft).^[11]

Applications

• BMW E65 745d (LCI)
• Volkswagen Phaeton 5.0 V10 TDi (6HP-32A, internal 4x4)

Second generation[edit]

6HP21[edit]

The 6HP21 was a variation of the 6HP produced in the PRC.^[2] It is also alternatively known as 6HP19tu and 6HP19z.

Applications

• 2011-2014 Ford Falcon (FG2 turbocharged inline-four, naturally-aspirated inline-six, turbocharged inline-six and supercharge V8)
• 2014–2016 Ford Falcon (FG X turbocharged inline-four, naturally-aspirated inline-six, turbocharged inline-six and supercharged V8 )^[2]
• 2014–2016 Ford Territory (SZ II petrol)^[10]
• 2010-2012 BMW 320d Lci (Thailand) (Engine N47D20)
• 2011-2013 BMW 335is (E9X)

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6HP28[edit]

Bmw Steptronic Package

The 6HP28 was the second generation of the 6HP gearbox, introduced in mid-2006.

ApplicationsTwo-wheel drive version:

• 2009–2012 Jaguar XF (X250)
• 2009-2014 Jaguar XK (X150)
• 2010-2012 Jaguar XJ (X351)
• 2010-2013 BMW E90 (LCI 335d)
• 2007-2009 BMW E60 (LCI Models: 535i, 540i, 550i)
• 2007-2010 BMW E63 (LCI Models: 635d, 650i)

Notes[edit]

1. ^no Lepelletier gear mechanism is applied · shown here to reflect the progress the Lepelletier gear mechanism means
2. ^inner and outer sun gear of the Ravigneaux planetary gearset are inverted

See also[edit]

References[edit]

1. ^ ^ab'More than Seven Million: ZF Ends Production of Successful 6-Speed Automatic Transmission' (Press release). ZF Friedrichshafen. 31 March 2014. Retrieved 2 August 2016.
2. ^ ^abcde'Review: Ford FG X Falcon (2014–16)'. AustralianCar.Reviews. Retrieved 2 August 2016.
3. ^Markus, Frank (November 2001). 'BMW 745i – First Drive Review'. Car and Driver. Archived from the original on 18 September 2014.
4. ^'2003 model year XK service training technical guide'(PDF). Jaguar Cars North America. 30 September 2002. p. 4. Archived from the original(PDF) on 8 January 2016.
5. ^Crawford, Anthony (25 July 2007). '2007 Aston Martin DB9 Coupe Road Test'. CarAdvice. Retrieved 13 September 2016.
6. ^ ^abc'Aston Martin Automatic Gearboxes'. JT Automatics Ltd. Archived from the original on 25 April 2016.
7. ^'Review: Ford BF Falcon (2005–10)'. AustralianCar.Reviews. Retrieved 2 August 2016.
8. ^'Review: Ford FG Falcon (2008–14)'. AustralianCar.Reviews. Retrieved 2 August 2016.
9. ^'Review: Ford SY Territory (2005–11)'. AustralianCar.Reviews. Retrieved 2 August 2016.
10. ^ ^ab'Review: Ford SZ Territory (2011–16)'. AustralianCar.Reviews. Retrieved 2 August 2016.
11. ^'ZF 6HP26 Transmission'(PDF). Retrieved 2017-02-02.