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Feature: Chrysler introduces new eight-speed automatic transmission
« on: September 07, 2011, 04:02:51 am »


Beginning this Fall, 2012 Chrysler 300s and Dodge Chargers will be available with a new 8-speed automatic transmission, reports Grant Yoxon.

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Re: Feature: Chrysler introduces new eight-speed automatic transmission
« Reply #1 on: September 07, 2011, 07:32:47 am »
Anyone know for sure if the 2012 Dodge Charger will be offered with the AWD option in the V6 engine & 8 speed auto?   ???

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Re: Feature: Chrysler introduces new eight-speed automatic transmission
« Reply #2 on: September 07, 2011, 07:57:49 am »
No question ZF is a master tranny developer. But it's much more interesting what real life gas mileage and emissions improvement will be. For example, there is no better fuel economy in Chrysler's Avenger when compare four and newer six speed transmissions! Just one more complicated unit which by presumption is less reliable. And reliability traditionaly isn't the best side of Chrysler/Fiat products.
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Re: Feature: Chrysler introduces new eight-speed automatic transmission
« Reply #3 on: September 07, 2011, 10:00:25 am »
Wow, with all the torque available with a 3.6L it has to be the fuel economy game. My 3.5 V6 has an all time best on a tank of fuel at 7 L per 100 km and that with a 4 speed transmission



http://www.fuelly.com/driver/c2100/intrigue

http://www.flickr.com/photos/d70w7/5588008917/
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Re: Feature: Chrysler introduces new eight-speed automatic transmission
« Reply #4 on: September 07, 2011, 11:55:50 am »
"...The 845RE transmission will be standard equipment on all V6-powered 2012 Chrysler 300 and Dodge Charger models with the exception of the entry-level Chrysler 300 Touring and Dodge Charger SE models, for which it will be optionally available."

Unfortunately, there is still going to be a "fleet special" with the old (very) 4 speed auto. :-\

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Re: Feature: Chrysler introduces new eight-speed automatic transmission
« Reply #5 on: September 07, 2011, 01:07:16 pm »
The new 845RE transmission is manufactured by German transmission specialist ZF and is similar to eight-speed transmissions developed by ZF for a variety of Audi, BMW, Bentley, Range Rover and Rolls Royce models.

Buy a Chrysler and get a Rolls Royce transmission? Not unless you're fresh off the turnip truck.

Chrysler's reputation precedes it. I wouldn't want to be the first on my block to buy a Mopar 8-speed automatic transmission, even if it's made by ZF. The Jatco CVT installed in some Chrysler models was reportedly much less reliable than Nissan versions. One suspects vigorous, targeted cost and corner cutting.
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Re: Feature: Chrysler introduces new eight-speed automatic transmission
« Reply #6 on: September 07, 2011, 02:59:39 pm »
Chrysler is famous for lousy transmissions ::)
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Re: Feature: Chrysler introduces new eight-speed automatic transmission
« Reply #7 on: September 07, 2011, 03:54:57 pm »
" The 845RE also has a “fill for life,” not requiring oil changes during normal driving conditions"

Ya, right.
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