The ZF 8HP60 8-speed automatic transmission has been produced at the company’s German plant since 2022 and is installed in popular models such as the BMW 4-Series, 7-Series, X5, X6, and X7. A rear-wheel drive version, the GA8HP60MH, and an all-wheel drive version, the GA8HP60XMH, are also available.
Specifications
| Type | automatic transmission |
| Number of gears | 8 |
| Type of drive | rear / all wheel |
| Engine volume, l | up to 3.0 turbo |
| Torque output, Nm | up to 600 |
| Recommended oil | ZF Lifeguard Hybrid 2 |
| Oil capacity, liter | 8.1 |
| Partial replacement, liter | 6.5 |
| Maintenance | every 60 000 km |
| Gearbox lifespan, km | ~250 000 km |
Gear ratios ZF 8HP60
Using the 2024 BMW 530i xDrive with a 2.0 turbo engine as an example:
| Main | 3.15 |
| 1st | 5.25 |
| 2nd | 3.36 |
| 3rd | 2.17 |
| 4th | 1.72 |
| 5th | 1.32 |
| 6th | 1.00 |
| 7th | 0.82 |
| 8th | 0.64 |
| Reverse | 3.71 |
Using
The transmission was installed on:
- BMW 4-Series G22 in 2024 – …;
- BMW 5-Series G60 in 2023 – …;
- BMW 7-Series G70 in 2022 – …;
- BMW X3-Series G45 in 2024 – …;
- BMW X5-Series G05 in 2023 – …;
- BMW X6-Series G06 in 2023 – …;
- BMW X7-Series G07 in 2022 – …
Disadvantages of the ZF 8HP60 gearbox
- This automatic transmission hasn’t been around long enough for detailed breakdown statistics to be collected;
- At first, there were many complaints about jolts and jerks, but then firmware updates fixed everything;
- Some owners had to completely change the oil to get rid of the jolts;
- Specialist forums describe a couple of cases where the wiring harness needed to be replaced under warranty;
- Due to the combination with powerful engines, the torque converter lockup clutch wears out quickly.
