TorqueFlite - Nomenclature

Nomenclature

Torqueflite transmissions and transaxles made through 1991 were assigned arbitrary designations consisting of the letter "A" followed by three digits. 1992 and later units have four-character designations in which the first through fourth characters indicate, respectively, the number of forward speeds, torque capacity, drive type or transaxle orientation, and control system:

Forward speeds Torque capacity Drive type Control
3 or 4
1 (low) to 9 (high) R (Rear wheel)
T (Transverse)
A (All-wheel)
H (Hydromechanical)
E (Electronic)

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