What cars use Getrag transmission?

What cars use Getrag transmission?

Getrag transmissions are used in E30 and E36 (1987-2002) BMW 3 Series cars, and in the Mk IV Supra Turbo. They are proven as reliable and robust, and if you’ve ever driven a manual transmission BMW you know the slick, buttery shifting that should be a listed feature.

Who makes Getrag transmission?

The company had three joint ventures: Getrag Ford Transmissions headquartered in Cologne with Ford Motor Company, Getrag (Jiangxi) Transmission Co. Ltd. with Jiangling Motors Corporation., Ltd….A major contributor to this article appears to have a close connection with its subject.

Type Corporation
Area served Worldwide

What transmission is in E30?

BMW 3 Series (E30)
Transmission 4-speed manual 5-speed manual 3-speed ZF 3HP automatic 4-speed ZF 4HP automatic
Dimensions
Wheelbase 2,570 mm (101.2 in)
Length 4,320–4,460 mm (170.1–175.6 in)

How much torque can a Getrag 260 handle?

getrag 260 is rated for 260nm, zf320 is rated for… yep, you guessed it. 320nm. the zf is a much nicer gear shift but isn’t a whole pile stronger in terms of torque load capabilities.

Who owns Getrag?

Ford Motor Company
Magna International
Getrag/Parent organizations

Is Getrag a German company?

Based in Untergruppenbach, Germany, Getrag was founded in 1935 by Hermann Hagenmeyer. It has about 13,500 employees and operates 13 manufacturing and 10 engineering centers in nine countries in Europe, Asia and North America.

Does Ford own Getrag?

Getrag Ford Transmissions GmbH is a joint venture held equally between Ford and the German-based company Magna PT International GmbH (formerly Getrag International GmbH).

How many gears does an E30 have?

In total, seven different gearboxes were fitted to the E30; Four manuals, all produced by Getrag, and three automatics by ZF. The overall performance of a gearbox is measured by its ratio, found by dividing the ratio of 1st gear by the ratio of 5th.

How much horsepower can a Getrag transmission handle?

It will be fine with 300-350hp, no problem.

Who bought Getrag?

Magna International Inc.
AURORA, ON , Jan. 4, 2016 /CNW/ – Magna International Inc. announced today that it has completed its acquisition of the GETRAG Group of Companies (“GETRAG”), one of the world’s leading independent suppliers of automotive transmissions.

What kind of transmission does a Getrag 320 have?

Getrag Transmissions. The 1977-79 E21 320i uses the Getrag 242 (4-speed). The 1980-82 320i (s) uses the Getrag 245 (5-speed). The 1983 E21 320i (s) uses the same Getrag 240 (5-speed) as the 1984 E30 318i (s). The Getrag 240 transmission came with aluminum shift forks, which were not as durable as the steel forks in the 245.

How much fuel does a Getrag 240 take?

One of the other sites says a Getrag 240 takes 1.2 quarts and another says 1.2 liters but either way it is not as much as suggested above so be careful.

What’s the difference between a 245 and a 240 transmission?

The Getrag 240 transmission came with aluminum shift forks, which were not as durable as the steel forks in the 245. Aparently this caused some 240 failures. If I recall there are some members here with 240 transmissions in thier racecars, as they are lighter and shorter than the 245.

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