The ZF 8HP80 8-speed automatic transmission has been produced at the German company’s plant since 2022 and is installed in popular models such as the BMW 7-Series, X5, X6, X7, and the Range Rover. A mild-hybrid version, the GA8HP80XMH, or a plug-in version, the GA8HP80XPH, is also available.
Specifications
| Type | automatic transmission |
| Number of gears | 8 |
| Type of drive | all wheel |
| Engine volume, l | up to 4.4 Bi-Turbo |
| Torque output, Nm | up to 800 |
| Recommended oil | ZF Lifeguard Hybrid 2 |
| Oil capacity, liter | 9.6 |
| Partial replacement, liter | 7.6 |
| Maintenance | every 60 000 km |
| Gearbox lifespan, km | ~250 000 km |
Gear ratios ZF 8HP80
Using the 2024 BMW 750e xDrive with a 3.0 turbo engine as an example:
| Main | n/a |
| 1st | 5.50 |
| 2nd | 3.52 |
| 3rd | 2.20 |
| 4th | 1.72 |
| 5th | 1.30 |
| 6th | 1.00 |
| 7th | 0.83 |
| 8th | 0.64 |
| Reverse | 4.54 |
Using
The transmission was installed on:
- BMW 5-Series G60 in 2023 – …;
- BMW 7-Series G70 in 2022 – …;
- BMW X5-Series G05 in 2023 – …;
- BMW X6-Series G06 in 2023 – …;
- BMW X7-Series G07 in 2023 – …;
- BMW XM-Series G09 in 2024 – …;
- Hongqi Guoya 1 (C801) in 2024 – …;
- Land Rover Defender 2 (L663) in 2024 – …;
- Land Rover Range Rover 5 (L460) in 2023 – …;
- Land Rover Range Rover Sport 3 (L461) in 2023 – …
Disadvantages of the ZF 8HP80 gearbox
- This automatic transmission hasn’t been around long enough for detailed breakdown statistics to be available;
- In the early years, there were frequent complaints about jolts and jerks, but firmware updates have fixed this;
- Sometimes the jolts disappear only after a complete transmission fluid change;
- You can also find descriptions of cases where the wiring harness needed to be replaced under warranty on specialized forums;
- And since the transmission is installed with powerful units, the torque converter clutch wears out quickly.
