Nine-Speed Automatic Transmission Details Revealed By Mercedes-Benz
The details of the latest gearbox of Mercedes-Benz were released recently by the luxury car manufacturer from Germany. The 9G-Tronic nine-speed automatic transmission will supposedly increase the fuel-efficiency of the six-cylinder Mercedes-Benz E350 BlueTec. It will be the first to feature a torque converter. The company indicated that the new gearbox reduce will fuel consumption to 5.3 liters for every 100 kilometers from 5.5 liters for every 100 kilometers. A reduction in CO2 emission will also be noted with the latest nine-speed transmission to 138 g/km from 144 g/km. It will also facilitate the reduction of external noise. The 9G-Tronic will be compatible with all-wheel, rear-wheel and hybrid powertrains the… Continue Reading »