Synchroma gearbox

Sychroma gearbox

Key Facts

locking synchronizatio

Used for the first time in the ZF S4-15.

speed adjustment

Speed adjustment no longer necessary.

helical gearing

Significantly quieter due to helical gearing.

What can Synchroma gearbox provide?

In the 1950s, the all-synchronous transmission formed the technical basis for most ZF passenger car manual transmissions. However, it is continuously being further developed and is given its own name with the name "Synchroma". The most important innovation is the locking synchronization, which is used for the first time in the 4-speed manual transmission S4-15.

Details

Synchromatic successes

In the 1950s, the all-synchromesh transmission forms the technical basis for most of ZF's passenger car manual transmissions. However, it is continuously developed further and receives its own designation with the name "Synchroma". The most important innovation is the lock-up synchronizer, which is used for the first time in the S4-15 4-speed manual transmission. The lock-up synchronization patented by ZF prevents the engagement of a gear as long as there are major speed differences between the gears.

Applications

  • S 5 - 325
    Aston Martin DB5, DB6 | Iso Grifo, Rivolta | Maserati Ghibli, Mistral GT, Mexiko, Sebring
    5 gears
    Production years 1961 - 1965
  • S 5 - 24 /2 /3
    Aston Martin DBS, V8 Volante | Maserati Longchamp | Lamborghini LM001
    5 gears
    Production years 1961 - 1965
  • S 4/5 - 17
    Maserati 3500 GT | BMW 503,507
    4 or 5 gears
    Production years 1955 - 1963
  • S 5 - 20
    Daimler Pagode W113 | Maserati 3500 GT
    5 gears
    Production years 1963 - 1981
  • S 5 - 18/3
    Opel Kadett | Ford Escort
    5 gears
    Production years 1965 - 1971
  • S4 - 15
    BMW "Barockengel"/BMW 503
    4 gears
    Production years 1952 - 1959
and many more.

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