ZF Cambio 3
ZF Cambio 3
ZF Cambio 3
Sophisticated engineering excels by making a perfect Of course, the 8HP can continue to be combined with a 3-speed 4-speed 5-speed 6-speed 6-speed 8-speed 8-speed 8-speed 8-speed 8-speed 8-speed
1st Generation 2nd Generation 1st Generation Start-Stop 2nd Generation 3rd Generation Full hybrid Plug-in hybrid
design even better by putting a great deal of passion powerful electric motor thanks to its modular approach.
into each and every detail. In the next version of the The transmission thus provides automotive manufactur-
8HP, which goes into volume production in 2018, ZF ers with a flexible option for hybridization of their model
has made numerous improvements and changes to series. This means the ZF 8HP remains the transmission
its modern transmission classic. After comprehensive of choice for almost all vehicle classes with a wide range
analysis of all components, ZF redesigned the mecha- of motorization and drive variants. Consumption savings
tronics system, further developed the torsional dampers Automatic
transmission
and once again increased the maximum transmission The 8-speed automatic transmission reduces
ratio spread. The result is noticeable, far-reaching system overall fuel consumption by at least 6 % com-
optimization: With the same installation space, the new pared to present state of the art 2nd Genera-
tion ZF 6-speed automatic transmissions. As
8HP offers significantly more shift dynamics and driving
comfort. The average fuel consumption of luxury and an example, the CO2 emissions of a six-cylin-
8HP
mid-class vehicles was reduced by a further 2.5 percent, der engine with a displacement of 2.5 liters
simultaneously reducing CO2 emissions. can be reduced from 180 g/km to 168 g/km.
An important contribution to this reduction is
Hybrid variants Conventional drive
provided by the increasingly popular engine
• Mildhybrid • 8HP Start-Stop
start/stop function, which automatically shuts
• Full-hybrid • 8HP 1st Generation
o the engine when the vehicle comes to a
• Plug-in hybrid • 8HP 2nd Generation
stop and immediately re-activates the engine
• Torque converter • 8HP 3rd Generation
and transmission when the footbrake is
hybrid
released.
Optimizations
• Larger maximum transmission ratio spread
of up to 8.6 Compatible not only with compact cars
• Drag loss optimizations (friction
package and pumping losses) Passenger cars with ecient ZF automatic transmissions are now in demand in all vehicle cate-
• Optimized cooling oil volume and reduction gories. Especially vehicles used in delivery trac must cope with quick setting-o and frequent
of minimum main pressure stops. The torque converter and the eight gear steps of ZF’s 8-speed automatic transmission
• Reduction of pumping losses together with the high spread of gear ratios guarantee dynamic properties while at the same
• Shifting process with regard to CO2 time keeping the engine speed and therefore also the fuel consumption at a low level. The
and dynamics innovative gearset concept minimizes drag losses and increases the eciency.
• Further development of the torsion damper The latest innovative step will be available from the middle of 2018: The 8HP of the 3rd
system and optimized lining-up possibilities generation with a ratio spread up to 8.6 and further improvement in CO2 emissions, achieved
of the torque converter lock-up clutch through a large number of individual optimization measures.
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Mild hybrid drives are ideal for eco-friendly passenger Efficient over long distances, powerful when acceler-
cars, not least because the combination of electric motor ating, and all-electric capability on short journeys: the
and combustion engine substantially reduces the vehicle’s full-hybrid version of the 8-speed automatic trans-
fuel consumption. The hybrid drive impressively demon- mission covers the full range of hybrid functions and
strates that with this setup efficiency does add up to boasts all the advantages of a standard transmission.
agility thanks to the boost function.
15 kW
Electric power
40 kW
Electric power
The best of both worlds: Plug-in hybrids combine the The new ZF torque converter hybrid combines
range of a combustion engine with a locally emission- powerful electric traction and convenient
free electric drive. hydrodynamic power transmission.
90 kW
Electric power
100 kW
Electric power
Benets
• Integrated starting element ts into the
available installation space
• Integrated electric pump (IEP) with an
output of just 85 watts reduces the load
on the on-board supply system
• Electric motor cooled either by water or The newly developed torque converter hybrid transmission
transmission oil delivers driving dynamics and convenience with the
ZF has developed a plug-in complete system for this • Separating clutch with low drag loss hallmark of ZF quality for a wide range of electrically
drive configuration that sets a new benchmark in terms decouples the electric drive from the driven vehicle variants. The electric motor generates just
of all-electric range and speed compared with existing combustion engine, which, in turn, under 100 kilowatts and up to 400 newton meters. Benets
full-hybrid systems. Ranges of up to 50 kilometers and a increases the range in electric mode An integrated electric pump (IEP) supports the zero- • Higher recuperation potential at
top speed of 120 km/h (74.5 mph) in all-electric mode: • Only 30 millimeters additional installation emission, cost-effective driving mode. Thanks to this low speeds when starting/stopping
ZF’s highly integrated plug-in hybrid transmission ena- space compared with the conventional feature, oil pressure can be reduced to such an extent from/to a speed of 0 rpm
bles hybrid vehicles to operate like pure electric cars. All transmission that the vehicle can start off from a standstill in electric • Electromechanical actuation of
thanks to a highly integrated complete system in which • Optimized torsional damper, even for driving mode and recuperate energy up to shortly before the K0 clutch
the transmission, hybrid module, and power electronics three-cylinder engines standstill. The compact design saves valuable installation • Congurable torsional damper
are perfectly matched to each other. At the heart of the • Compact electric motor with a peak output of up space in the driveline. In addition, the torque converter • Compact design for easy integration
hybrid drive is the electric motor that boasts peak output to 90 kilowatts and 250 newton meters torque hybrid transmission can be used for all-wheel drive vehi- into the driveline
of 90 kilowatts and torque of up 250 newton meters. cles and vehicles with only one driven axle.
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6-speed 9-speed
1 4.70
Benets
1.65
• Planetary gearset with 9 speeds, 4 simple 2 2.84
gearsets, and 6 shift elements. Gearsets 1.49
are nested to save space 3 1.90
• Wide transmission ratio spread (nearly 10) 1.38
4 1.38
with small ratio steps
1.38
• The rst-ever use of interlocking dog 5 1.00
clutches in a passenger car powershift 1.24
transmission 6 0.80
• Torque converter with excellent vibration 1.16
7 0.70
and oscillation isolation for optimal comfort
1.21
during starting (driveo) and shifting 8 0.58
• Proven ZF control systems technology 1.21
helps provide the excellent shift quality 9 0.48
known from the 8HP total
R -3.80 9.81
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Research and
development to
secure mobility
Innovations are not an end in themselves, they must
pay off: For manufacturers, fleet owners, and drivers,
but also for the environment and society. Each new
development must prove itself among the conflicting
priorities of these criteria.
The ZF Group draws upon an international network of cial vehicles, or the modular TraXon transmission system
development centers. Each year, ZF invests approxi- for commercial vehicles. Groundbreaking innovations
mately five percent of its sales in R&D. With success, from ZF are in use today not just in passenger cars and
because innovative products from ZF set the standards commercial vehicles on the road, but also in all kinds of
for state-of-the-art technology – again and again. craft on the water and in the air.
Development work at ZF is organized according to What’s more, the innovative power of ZF is set to
decentralized and corporate functions. The divisions increase in the future. Proof of this is already provided
and business units focus on markets and product exper- by the number of patents pending: A look at the statis-
tise, ensuring customer-centered, competitive techno- tics of the German Patent and Trademark Register shows
logical product development. Corporate R&D works that ZF is among the top ten applicants for patents – at
with a strong emphasis on basic research and theory, eye level with many large automotive manufacturers.
and supports the operational development departments Each year, the research departments successfully com-
in the divisions. plete more than 10,000 projects, covering the full range
from basic research to product applications. This high
project volume is necessary to ensure mobility in the
Groundbreaking innovations future. The trend toward hybrid solutions already shows
that green drive technology is very complex. The same
Over the past years, this partnership has produced prod- goes for pure electric drives and lightweight design engi-
uct innovations that have since become benchmarks neering. Currently, ZF engineers are conducting pioneer-
in the industry: Just some examples are the 8-speed ing work on alternative materials, broader approaches in
automatic transmission for cars as well as hybrid trans- design and testing, and new production processes.
missions and hybrid management for cars and commer-
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