ZF 8HP transmission
The ZF 8HP transmission is ZF Friedrichshafen AG's trademark name for its 8-speed automatic transmission models for longitudinal engine applications. The name is short for 8-speed transmission with hydraulic converter and planetary gearsets. Designed and first built by ZF's subsidiary in Saarbrücken, Germany, it debuted in 2008 on the BMW 7 Series (F01) 760Li sedan fitted with the V12 engine. BMW remains a major customer for the transmission.
| ZF 8HP | |
|---|---|
Automatic Transmission 8HP70 | |
| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | ZF Friedrichshafen |
| Production | 2008–present |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | 8-speed automatic transmission |
| Related | GM 8L transmission |
| Chronology | |
| Predecessor | ZF 6HP transmission |
Another major customer is Stellantis, who both received a license to produce the transmission and set up a joint-venture plant with ZF. Stellantis has built the transmission at its Kokomo Transmission plant since 2013 under their own brand name, the Torqueflite 8. The joint venture plant in Gray Court, South Carolina opened in 2017.