AWTF-80 SC

The Aisin AW TF-8# SC series is a 6-speed automatic transmission designed for use in transverse engine applications produced by Aisin Seiki. It is built in Anjō, Japan,^[1] and is also called TF-80SC^[2] (AWF21), AF40-6, AM6,^[3] AW6A-EL and TF-81SC (AF21).^[4] All-wheel drive transfer cases can be fitted to the AWTF-80 SC.

AWTF-80 SC
Overview
Manufacturer	Aisin Seiki
Production	2005 – 2019
Model years	2005 – 2019
Body and chassis
Class	6-Speed Transverse Automatic Transmission
Related	Ford 6R GM 6L ZF 6HP
Chronology
Successor	Aisin-Toyota 8-speed

It uses a Lepelletier gear mechanism,^[5] an epicyclic/planetary gearset, which can provide more gear ratios with significantly fewer components. This means the Aisin AW TF-8# SC series is actually lighter than its five-speed predecessors.

The Ford 6R, GM 6L, and ZF 6HP transmissions are based on the same globally patented gearset concept. The AWTF-80 SC is the only one for transverse engine installation.

Gear Ratios^[a]

Gear Model	R	1	2	3	4	5	6	Total Span	Span Center	Avg. Step	Compo- nents
Aisin AWTF-80 2005	−3.394	4.148	2.370	1.556	1.155	0.859	0.686	6.049	1.687	1.433	3 Gearsets 2 Brakes 3 Clutches
ZF 6HP All · 2000[b]	−3.403	4.171	2.340	1.521	1.143	0.867	0.691	6.035	1.698	1.433
Differences in gear ratios have a measurable, direct impact on vehicle dynamics, performance, waste emissions as well as fuel mileage first transmission to use this 6-speed gearset concept

Specifications

Basic concept

A conventional 5-pinion planetary gearset and a compound Ravigneaux gearset is combined in a Lepelletier gear mechanism,^[5] to reduce both the size and weight. It was first realized in 2000 with the 6HP from ZF Friedrichshafen. Like all transmissions realized with Lepelletier transmissions, the AWTF-80 SC also dispenses with the use of the direct gear ratio, making it one of the very few automatic transmission concepts without such a ratio.

It also has the capability to achieve torque converter lock-up on all 6 forward gears, and disengage it completely when at a standstill, significantly closing the fuel efficiency gap between automatic and manual transmissions.

Gearbox control

To reduce external wiring as well as to provide a constant environment for the transmission control module (TCM), it is located inside the transmission housing. Gear shifting is managed by a computer program that oversees a clutch-to-clutch actuation that allows one clutch engage the instant the clutch from the previous gear disengages. When idling and with the foot brake depressed neutral gear is selected automatically. This helps to reduce internal temperatures and improve the fuel economy.^{[citation needed]}

Features

Maximum shift speed	7,000/min	6,500/min
Maximum torque	350 N⋅m (258 lb⋅ft)	400 N⋅m (295 lb⋅ft)
Torque converter diameter	260 mm (10.2 in)
Length	358 mm (14.1 in)
Weight	90 kg (198 lb)

Gear Ratio Analysis

With Assessment[a][b]		Planetary Gearset: Teeth[c] Lepelletier Gear Mechanism			Count	Total[d] Center[e]	Avg.[f]
		Simple	Ravigneaux
Model	Version First Delivery	S1[g] R1[h]	S2[i] R2[j]	S3[k] R3[l]	Brakes Clutches	Ratio Span	Gear Step[m]
Gear Ratio	R ${\displaystyle {i_{R}}}$	1 ${\displaystyle {i_{1}}}$	2 ${\displaystyle {i_{2}}}$	3 ${\displaystyle {i_{3}}}$	4 ${\displaystyle {i_{4}}}$	5 ${\displaystyle {i_{5}}}$	6 ${\displaystyle {i_{6}}}$
Step[m]	${\displaystyle -{\tfrac {i_{R}}{i_{1}}}}$[n]	${\displaystyle {\tfrac {i_{1}}{i_{1}}}}$	${\displaystyle {\tfrac {i_{1}}{i_{2}}}}$[o]	${\displaystyle {\tfrac {i_{2}}{i_{3}}}}$	${\displaystyle {\tfrac {i_{3}}{i_{4}}}}$	${\displaystyle {\tfrac {i_{4}}{i_{5}}}}$	${\displaystyle {\tfrac {i_{5}}{i_{6}}}}$
Δ Step[p][q]			${\displaystyle {\tfrac {i_{1}}{i_{2}}}:{\tfrac {i_{2}}{i_{3}}}}$	${\displaystyle {\tfrac {i_{2}}{i_{3}}}:{\tfrac {i_{3}}{i_{4}}}}$	${\displaystyle {\tfrac {i_{3}}{i_{4}}}:{\tfrac {i_{4}}{i_{5}}}}$	${\displaystyle {\tfrac {i_{4}}{i_{5}}}:{\tfrac {i_{5}}{i_{6}}}}$
Shaft Speed	${\displaystyle {\tfrac {i_{1}}{i_{R}}}}$	${\displaystyle {\tfrac {i_{1}}{i_{1}}}}$	${\displaystyle {\tfrac {i_{1}}{i_{2}}}}$	${\displaystyle {\tfrac {i_{1}}{i_{3}}}}$	${\displaystyle {\tfrac {i_{1}}{i_{4}}}}$	${\displaystyle {\tfrac {i_{1}}{i_{5}}}}$	${\displaystyle {\tfrac {i_{1}}{i_{6}}}}$
Δ Shaft Speed[r]	${\displaystyle 0-{\tfrac {i_{1}}{i_{R}}}}$	${\displaystyle {\tfrac {i_{1}}{i_{1}}}-0}$	${\displaystyle {\tfrac {i_{1}}{i_{2}}}-{\tfrac {i_{1}}{i_{1}}}}$	${\displaystyle {\tfrac {i_{1}}{i_{3}}}-{\tfrac {i_{1}}{i_{2}}}}$	${\displaystyle {\tfrac {i_{1}}{i_{4}}}-{\tfrac {i_{1}}{i_{3}}}}$	${\displaystyle {\tfrac {i_{1}}{i_{5}}}-{\tfrac {i_{1}}{i_{4}}}}$	${\displaystyle {\tfrac {i_{1}}{i_{6}}}-{\tfrac {i_{1}}{i_{5}}}}$
Aisin AWTF-80 SC	450 N⋅m (332 lb⋅ft) 2005[6]	50 90	36 44	44 96	2 3	6.0494 1.6865	1.4333[m]
Gear Ratio	−3.3939[n] ${\displaystyle -{\tfrac {112}{33}}}$	4.1481 ${\displaystyle {\tfrac {112}{27}}}$	2.3704[o] ${\displaystyle {\tfrac {64}{27}}}$	1.5556 ${\displaystyle {\tfrac {14}{9}}}$	1.1546[q] ${\displaystyle {\tfrac {112}{97}}}$	0.8593 ${\displaystyle {\tfrac {336}{391}}}$	0.6857[r] ${\displaystyle {\tfrac {24}{35}}}$
Step	0.8182[n]	1.0000	1.7500[o]	1.5238	1.3472	1.3436	1.2532
Δ Step[p]			1.1484	1.1311	1.0027[q]	1.0722
Speed	-1.2222	1.0000	1.7500	2.6667	3.5926	4.8272	6.0494
Δ Speed	1.2222	1.0000	0.7500	0.9167	0.9259	1.2346	1.2222[r]
ZF 6HP	All[b] · 2000[s]	37 71	31 38	38 85	2 3	6.0354 1.6977	1.4327[m]
Gear Ratio	−3.4025[n] ${\displaystyle -{\tfrac {4,590}{1,349}}}$	4.1708 ${\displaystyle {\tfrac {9,180}{2,201}}}$	2.3397[o] ${\displaystyle {\tfrac {211,140}{90,241}}}$	1.5211 ${\displaystyle {\tfrac {108}{71}}}$	1.1428[q][r] ${\displaystyle {\tfrac {9,180}{8,033}}}$	0.8672 ${\displaystyle {\tfrac {4,590}{5,293}}}$	0.6911 ${\displaystyle {\tfrac {85}{123}}}$
Step	0.8158[n]	1.0000	1.7826[o]	1.5382	1.3311	1.3178	1.2549
Δ Step[p]			1.1589	1.1559	1.0101[q]	1.0502
Speed	-1.2258	1.0000	1.7826	2.7419	3.6497	4.8096	6.0354
Δ Speed	1.2258	1.0000	0.7826	0.9593	0.9078[r]	1.1599	1.2258
Ratio R & Even	${\displaystyle -{\tfrac {R_{3}(S_{1}+R_{1})}{R_{1}S_{3}}}}$	${\displaystyle {\tfrac {R_{3}(S_{1}+R_{1})(S_{2}+R_{2})}{R_{1}S_{2}(S_{3}+R_{3})}}}$		${\displaystyle {\tfrac {R_{2}R_{3}(S_{1}+R_{1})}{R_{2}R_{3}(S_{1}+R_{1})-S_{1}S_{2}S_{3}}}}$		${\displaystyle {\tfrac {R_{3}}{S_{3}+R_{3}}}}$
Ratio Odd	${\displaystyle {\tfrac {R_{2}R_{3}(S_{1}+R_{1})}{R_{1}S_{2}S_{3}}}}$		${\displaystyle {\tfrac {S_{1}+R_{1}}{R_{1}}}}$		${\displaystyle {\tfrac {R_{3}(S_{1}+R_{1})}{R_{3}(S_{1}+R_{1})+S_{1}S_{3}}}}$
Algebra And Actuated Shift Elements
Brake A[t]		❶	❶	❶	❶
Brake B[u]	❶			❶		❶
Clutch C[v]			❶				❶
Clutch D[w]	❶	❶
Clutch E[x]					❶	❶	❶
The AWTF80 SC-transmission is based on the Lepelletier gear mechanism, first realized in the ZF 6HP gearbox Other gearboxes using the Lepelletier gear mechanism see infobox Layout Input and output are on opposite sides Planetary gearset 1 is on the input (turbine) side Input shafts are R1 and, if actuated, C2/C3 (the combined carrier of the compound Ravigneaux gearset 2 and 3) Output shaft is R3 (ring gear of gearset 3: outer Ravigneaux gearset) Total Ratio Span (Total Ratio Spread · Total Gear Ratio) ${\displaystyle {\tfrac {i_{n}}{i_{1}}}}$ A wider span enables the downspeeding when driving outside the city limits increase the climbing ability when driving over mountain passes or off-road or when towing a trailer Ratio Span's Center ${\displaystyle (i_{n}i_{1})^{\tfrac {1}{2}}}$ The center indicates the speed level of the transmission Together with the final drive ratio it gives the shaft speed level of the vehicle Average Gear Step ${\displaystyle ({\tfrac {i_{n}}{i_{1}}})^{\tfrac {1}{n-1}}}$ With decreasing step width the gears connect better to each other shifting comfort increases Sun 1: sun gear of gearset 1 Ring 1: ring gear of gearset 1 Sun 2: sun gear of gearset 2: inner Ravigneaux gearset Ring 2: ring gear of gearset 2: inner Ravigneaux gearset Sun 3: sun gear of gearset 3: outer Ravigneaux gearset Ring 3: ring gear of gearset 3: outer Ravigneaux gearset Standard 50:50 — 50 % Is Above And 50 % Is Below The Average Gear Step — With steadily decreasing gear steps (yellow highlighted line Step) and a particularly large step from 1st to 2nd gear the lower half of the gear steps (between the small gears; rounded down, here the first 2) is always larger and the upper half of the gear steps (between the large gears; rounded up, here the last 3) is always smaller than the average gear step (cell highlighted yellow two rows above on the far right) lower half: smaller gear steps are a waste of possible ratios (red bold) upper half: larger gear steps are unsatisfactory (red bold) Standard R:1 — Reverse And 1st Gear Have The Same Ratio — The ideal reverse gear has the same transmission ratio as 1st gear no impairment when maneuvering especially when towing a trailer a torque converter can only partially compensate for this deficiency Plus 11.11 % minus 10 % compared to 1st gear is good Plus 25 % minus 20 % is acceptable (red) Above this is unsatisfactory (bold) Standard 1:2 — Gear Step 1st To 2nd Gear As Small As Possible — With continuously decreasing gear steps (yellow marked line Step) the largest gear step is the one from 1st to 2nd gear, which for a good speed connection and a smooth gear shift must be as small as possible A gear ratio of up to 1.6667:1 (5:3) is good Up to 1.7500:1 (7:4) is acceptable (red) Above is unsatisfactory (bold) From large to small gears (from right to left) Standard STEP — From Large To Small Gears: Steady And Progressive Increase In Gear Steps — Gear steps should increase: Δ Step (first green highlighted line Δ Step) is always greater than 1 As progressive as possible: Δ Step is always greater than the previous step Not progressively increasing is acceptable (red) Not increasing is unsatisfactory (bold) Standard SPEED — From Small To Large Gears: Steady Increase In Shaft Speed Difference — Shaft speed differences should increase: Δ Shaft Speed (second line marked in green Δ (Shaft) Speed) is always greater than the previous one 1 difference smaller than the previous one is acceptable (red) 2 consecutive ones are a waste of possible ratios (bold) First gearbox on the market to use the Lepelletier gear mechanism for comparison purposes only Blocks R2 and S3 Blocks C2 (carrier 2) and C3 (carrier 3) Couples C1 (carrier 1) and S2 Couples C1 (carrier 1) with R2 and S3 Couples R1 with C2 (carrier 2) and C3 (carrier 3)

Applications

Applications

Make	Period	Model
BMW Group
BMW	2014–2020	i8
	2015–present	225xe Active Tourer (F45)
	2020–present	X1 xDrive 25e (F48)
	2020–present	X2 xDrive 25e (F39)
Mini	2014–2017	Cooper (F56/55)
	2015–2017	Clubman (F54)[a]
	2016–2017	Countryman (F60)[b]
Fiat Chrysler Automobiles[c]
Alfa Romeo	2005–2011	159[d]
	2005–2010	Brera[e]
	2006–2010	Spider[f]
Fiat	2005–2011	Croma[g]
	2012–2019	500
Lancia	2008–2014	Delta[h]
Ford Motor Company
Ford	2005–2007	Five Hundred
	2006–2012	Ford Fusion (US)[i]
	2007–2014	Mondeo MkIV[j]
	2006–2014	Galaxy[k]
Lincoln	2006	Zephyr
	2007–2012	MKZ
Mercury	2005–2010	Milan[8]
	2005–2007	Montego[8]
General Motors
Cadillac	2005–2010	BLS[l]
	2009–2016	SRX II[m]
Chevrolet	2008–2016	Cruze[n]
Opel Vauxhall		Astra
		Vectra
		Signum
		Zafira
	2008–2017	Insignia
	2014–2017	Meriva
Saab	2006–2014	9-3 II (FWD & AWD)[o]
	2013–2014	9-3 III
	2010–2012	9-5 II
Hyundai
	2006–2014	Veracruz[7]
Jaguar Land Rover
Jaguar	2007–2009	X-Type[p]
Land Rover	2006–2014	Freelander 2
	2011–2013	Evoque
Luxgen
	2013–2015	S5 2.0 T
	2015-2019	S5 ecohyper[q]
	2019–Present	S5 GT (GT 225) · 1.8 T
	2014–2015	U6[r]
	2015–2018	U6 ecohyper[s]
	2018–Present	Luxgen U6 GT (GT 220) 1.8 T
	2016–Present	Luxgen M7 ecohyper 2.2 T
	2016–Present	Luxgen U7 ecohyper 2.2 T
	2019–Present	URX 1.8 T
Mahindra & Mahindra
	2015–present	XUV 500
Mazda
	2005–2008	6 I
	2006–2012	CX-7
	2006–present	CX-9
	2006–present	MPV III
	2007–2012	6 II
PSA Group
Citroën [t]		C4
		C5
		C6
		DS3
		DS4
		DS5
	2010–2016	Jumpy
		C-Elysée
Peugeot [u]	2006–2008	307
	2014–2018	308
	2005–2010	407
	2010–present	408 (Saloon)
	2011–2018	508
	2005–2010	607
	2008–	3008
	2009–	5008
	2010–2016	Expert
Renault
	2005–2009	Vel Satis
	2006–2010	Espace
Suzuki
	2014–present	Vitara (FWD & AWD)
	2015–present	Baleno
	2017–present	Swift
	2017–present	SX4 S-Cross
Toyota Group & Lotus
Toyota [v]	2006–2008	Previa (V6)
	2007–2018	Camry
	2007–2017	Aurion (V6)
	2007–2012	Blade (V6)
	2007–2013	Mark X Zio (V6)
	2008–2016	Highlander
	2008–2017	Alphard (V6)
	2008–2018	Avalon
	2008–2018	RAV4
	2009–2017	Venza
	2011–2016	Sienna
	2017	ProAce
Lexus	2007–2018	ES350
	2010–present	RX[w]
	2015–present	NX200t[x]
Lotus	2012	Evora (IPS)
	2022–	Emira (V6)
Scion	2011–2016	tC
Volkswagen Group
Audi	2003–2013	A3
	2015–2018	Q3
Škoda		Octavia
		Rapid[y]
VW	2003–2010	Transporter
	2007	Jetta
	2009–2017	Tiguan
	2012–present	Passat
	2019–present	Polo (MK5) (India)
Volvo
	2005–2014	XC90[8][10][11][12] (FWD & AWD)[z]
	2006–2009	S60[10] (FWD & AWD)[aa]
	2006–2008	Volvo V70 II (FWD & AWD)[ab]
	2006–2008	XC70 (AWD)
	2007–2016	S80 II[11][14] (FWD & AWD)[ac]
	2008–2016	V70 III[15] (FWD & AWD)[ad]
	2008–2016	XC70 II[11] (FWD & AWD)[ae]
	2009–2017	XC60[11] (FWD & AWD)[af]
	2011–2018[11]	S60 II (FWD & AWD)[ag]
	2016–2017	S90 (FWD)[ah]
	2016–2018	V90 (FWD)[ai]
	2011–2018	V60 (FWD & AWD)[aj]
	2011–2012	S40 II (FWD)[ak]
	2011–2012	V50[16] (FWD)[al]
	2011–2013	C30 (FWD)[am]
	2011–2013	C70 II (FWD)
	2012–2014	V40 II (FWD)[an]
with 3 cylinder engines (B37 · B38) with 3 cylinder engines (B37 & B38 FWD) Predecessor of Stellantis 1.9 JTDm · 2.4 JTDm · 3.2 JTS[7] 2.4 JTDm · 3.2 JTS[7] 2.4 JTDm · 3.2 JTS[7] 1.9 JTDm · 2.4 JTDm 1.8 DI Turbo 3.5 L V6[8] 2.3 118 kW (160 PS) Petrol · 2.0 TDCi Diesel 2.3 118 kW (160 PS) Petrol (as standard gearbox) 1.9 D · 1.9 D (TST) 2.8 L US market · 2.0 L Turbo Diesel[1] 1.9 TiD · 1.9 TTiD · Aero 2.8 L 2.2 d 1.8 T · 2.0 T 2.0 T[9] 1.8 T · 2.0 T 1.6 THP · 2.0 HDİ 1.6 THP · 2.0 HDİ as Toyota U6xx · Toyota U760e 350 older models · 200t/300 new models 300 2018–present India, 2019 improvement D5 & D5 AWD · 3.2 · T6 & V8 AWD[13] 2.4 D · D5 & D5 AWD · 2.5 T & R AWD[8] (2006–2008) 2.4 D · D5 & D5 AWD · 2.5 T & R AWD (2006–2007) D5 & D5 AWD · 2.5 T · 2.5 FT · 3.2 · T6 & V8 AWD D4 AWD · D5 & D5 AWD · 2.5 T · 2.5 FT · 3.2 & T6 AWD[15] D4 AWD · D5 & D5 AWD · 2.5 T · 2.5 FT · 3.2 & T6 AWD[15] D4 AWD · D5 & D5 AWD · T6 AWD D5 & D5 AWD · T6 AWD D3 D3 D3 · D5 & D5 AWD · T6 AWD D3 · D4 D3 · D4 D3 · D4 D3 · D4

See also

• List of Aisin transmissions
• List of Toyota transmissions
• Toyota A transmission
• Toyota U transmission