Lessmore wrote:
A number of years ago, I remember reading that GM and Ford were jointly working on transmissions, both for front wheel drive car and rear wheel drive, light truck applications. I believe the current 6 speed automatic in Ford/GM FWD cars maybe one result.
I also recall that a 10 speed automatic in GM/Ford trucks was also in the plans. Sounds like maybe it's reached fruition.
Joint R+D for expensive components, I think will be something we see more of in vehicle design.
Would be interesting to get confirmation if these transmissions are the result of joint design from Ford/GM.
It is no secret that the 10 speed mentioned in the video was a joint development by GM and Ford. But aside from the fact it is a 10 speed they are tight lipped on what the shared technology is in respective to the Ford and GM versions.
