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HYDRA-MATIC PRODUCT DESIGNATION SYSTEM

The product designation system used for all Hydra-matic The third and fourth characters consists of a set of numbers,
transaxles and transmissions consists of a series of numbers (i.e. “80”), that designate the transaxle or transmission “Series”
and letters that correspond with the special features incorporated number. This number signifies the relative torque capacity of
in that product line. The first character is a number that the unit.
designates the number of forward gear ranges available in that
unit. For example: 6 = six forward gear ranges. There is no fifth character used on the new transmissions to
designate electronic controls, as all the new Hydra-matic
The second character is a letter that designates how the unit is transmission incorporate electronic controls.
mounted in the vehicle. When the letter “T” is used, it
designates that the unit is transversely mounted and is used By using this method of classification, the HYDRA-MATIC
primarily for front wheel drive vehicles. The letter “L” 6L80 is a 6-speed, longitudinally-mounted, 80 series unit.
designates that it is longitudinally mounted in the vehicle and
it is used primarily for rear wheel drive vehicles. The letter
“M” designates that the unit is a manual transaxle or
transmission but not specific to a front or rear-wheel drive
vehicle application.

HYDRA-MATIC 6L80

HYDRA-MATIC 6 L 80

Number of Type: Series:

Speeds: T - Transverse Based on
4 L - Longitudinal Relative
5 M - Manual Torque
6 Capacity

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