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3.1. Description

In the technical documentation, the transmission designation is used to ensure the clear identification of transmissions. Frequently, however, only an abbreviations are used. Thus we frequently speak of the K transmission or G transmission. For the correct designation, refer to the following table.

EXPLANATION CHART

Position Meaning Index Explanation
1 Description G Transmission
2 Transmission type S Manual transmission
3 Number of gears 1-9 Number of forward gears
4 Transmission type - Manual transmission
X Four-wheel drive with manual transmission
S Sequential manual transmission
W Four-wheel drive with sequential manual transmission
D Twin-clutch gearbox
Y Four-wheel drive with twin-clutch gearbox
5 + 6 Transmission type 17 I transmission
26 D transmission
37 H transmission
45 K transmission
53 G transmission
7 Gear set B Gasoline engine gear ratio
D Diesel engine gear ratio (w)*
S Sport gear ratio
P Gasoline engine gear ratio overhauled
8 Manufacturer G Getrag
J Jatco
R GMPT
Z ZF
H In-house part