Andaesthetics
Well-Known Member
I know it's been brought up awhile ago that the rumor is the new Z will be using the 9G-tronic auto trans from Mercedes. I was quite skeptical of this rumor for a few reasons:
1. It is leaked "inside info" that came from someone on the internet
2. Nissan hasn't confirmed or hinted at it
3. It would seem to make more financial and technological sense to use the current 7-speed, or so I thought
However, after doing some of my own due diligence on the internet I've come across a few things that I thought were interesting to share:
1. If you check the wiki page for the 9-speed here you can see "2022- Nissan Z" listed as one of the cars.
- Now of course this is wiki and anyone can edit it, but interesting.
2. Daimler, who have a partnership with Nissan since 2010 I believe, gave Nissan the license to manufacture their 9-speed transmission. This was transferred to Jatco who make the transmissions for Nissan. Read here for the official press brief:
https://www.alliance-2022.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/89933.pdf
See point 5 and take note of:
- "The transmissions will be manufactured in Japan by Nissan’s subsidiary Jatco starting in 2018 and will feature "start and stop" and "park and shift by wire” technologies."
- "Strategic goals: Reduced development costs. Faster market readiness for Nissan"
3. On Jatco's website page for the 9-speed, here, it is noted:
- "The overall length of the gearbox is the same as that of our conventional 7-speed automatic transmission for FR vehicles, and it is easy to mount. In addition, magnesium is used for the transmission case, making it lightweight and compact."
Now, seeing all this info, I do believe they will be using the 9-speed. If it costs less to develop, gearbox measures the same as the 7-speed, and mounts easily, it only makes sense to use the 9-speed. It is also "lightweight and compact", in other words perfect for a sports car.
Long post, but share your thoughts or anything else you find.
1. It is leaked "inside info" that came from someone on the internet
2. Nissan hasn't confirmed or hinted at it
3. It would seem to make more financial and technological sense to use the current 7-speed, or so I thought
However, after doing some of my own due diligence on the internet I've come across a few things that I thought were interesting to share:
1. If you check the wiki page for the 9-speed here you can see "2022- Nissan Z" listed as one of the cars.
- Now of course this is wiki and anyone can edit it, but interesting.
2. Daimler, who have a partnership with Nissan since 2010 I believe, gave Nissan the license to manufacture their 9-speed transmission. This was transferred to Jatco who make the transmissions for Nissan. Read here for the official press brief:
https://www.alliance-2022.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/89933.pdf
See point 5 and take note of:
- "The transmissions will be manufactured in Japan by Nissan’s subsidiary Jatco starting in 2018 and will feature "start and stop" and "park and shift by wire” technologies."
- "Strategic goals: Reduced development costs. Faster market readiness for Nissan"
3. On Jatco's website page for the 9-speed, here, it is noted:
- "The overall length of the gearbox is the same as that of our conventional 7-speed automatic transmission for FR vehicles, and it is easy to mount. In addition, magnesium is used for the transmission case, making it lightweight and compact."
Now, seeing all this info, I do believe they will be using the 9-speed. If it costs less to develop, gearbox measures the same as the 7-speed, and mounts easily, it only makes sense to use the 9-speed. It is also "lightweight and compact", in other words perfect for a sports car.
Long post, but share your thoughts or anything else you find.