Magna will supply the BMW Group with dual-clutch transmissions for all its front-drive systems, including hybrid transmissions.
On October 30, Magna announced that it had won the largest transmission order in the company's history from the BMW Group. The contract is a long-term contract and Magna will supply the BMW Group with dual-clutch transmissions for all of its front-drive systems, including hybrid transmissions.
"Magna is committed to providing high-quality, flexible and technologically innovative transmissions, and this new order confirms our commitment again." Said Magna Powertrain President Tom Locke. "Magna's scalable dual The clutch transmission complements BMW's, improving driving performance while providing optimum efficiency. "
Magna to supply dual clutch and hybrid transmissions for strategic partner BMW Group
The transmission technology will enable more than 170 different vehicle applications. Magna's new hybrid solution will not have an impact on the overall transmission arrangement, which brings greater flexibility to BMW's manufacturing system. The hybrid version design is still compact. A 48V high-speed motor is installed inside the transmission case, which provides innovative driving characteristics while further improving fuel efficiency.
Magna will produce dual-clutch and hybrid transmissions for BMW at the Neuenstein plant in Germany and the Kechnec plant in Slovakia.