zf 9 speed in 2014 E class in Europe for now
07-24-2013, 07:32 AM
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zf 9 speed in 2014 E class in Europe for now
http://www.tflcar.com/2013/07/news-m...-class-models/
"The 9G-Tronic unit is currently available only on the European-spec E350 Bluetec with the 3.0-liter diesel, but not on any North American Mercedes products. However, with other 9-speed autos from other European makers (namely, Land Rover) soon on their way to the US, expect the 9G-Tronic unit to be available within the next year on much of the Mercedes-Benz lineup."
"The 9G-Tronic unit is currently available only on the European-spec E350 Bluetec with the 3.0-liter diesel, but not on any North American Mercedes products. However, with other 9-speed autos from other European makers (namely, Land Rover) soon on their way to the US, expect the 9G-Tronic unit to be available within the next year on much of the Mercedes-Benz lineup."
07-24-2013, 08:51 AM
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Porsche Macan S SportDesign / Ex M-B's: 11 & 10 & 06 E350's, 02 S500
Just read this too. Astonishing that it's already out and we haven't heard anything about it yet (thanks to it sneakily making its way into an M-B without even an "official launch" of it yet). Can't wait to see how this new tranny is and can't wait for M-B to move past the seemingly endless era of the 7G who IMO has become an anchor to the newer motors, namely the TTV8.
07-24-2013, 10:09 AM
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We've got a 2010 RX450h AWD with CVT and I have to say that this it drives super smooth. Off the line (with the electric motors) is super quick, plentry of torque to the road and an overall 26+ MPG.
