rapide

[oilit]

Was interested to see a Rapide Auto up for sale with a gearbox problem, is this a common fault - only done 32k miles - I haven't heard of many such problems but I do sometimes think I live in a cave !?

[RobDown]

I don’t think it’s a common problem (but maybe I also live in a cave). The Rapide gearbox is just the bog standard ZF-6 speed (or 8 Speed on later models) isn’t it?

[Kidneyman]

My 2018 Rapide S w/ 20.000 km hasn't had any gear box problmes yet and never heard of one who had.

[Ken Figenus]

Haven't heard of any gearbox problems by anyone in my 5.5 years in one. Am sniffing around an 8 speeder at the moment - same ZF gearbox as a Jeep Diesel I believe, so any hints of Aston Tax and you could have a Jeep one!

[oilit]

indeed it's odd - but thanks for the feedback - I will go and take a look ;-) useful titbit about jeep :-0

Interesting shade of green ...


found this:


6HP26

The 6HP26 was the original variation of the 6HP, released in 2000. It was rated for a maximum input torque of 600 newton metres (443 lbf⋅ft). It was first used by the BMW 7 Series (E65) in 2001. Initially reserved for high end luxury and sports cars, ZF made the 6HP26 available to Hyundai for use on its 2009 model year V8 Genesis.

Several versions of the 6HP26 are available depending on application and brand: 6HP26, 6HP26A and 6HP26X.

Applications Ford has developed their own versions (6R60 and 6R80) based on the 6HP26. Therefore, certain Ford vehicles will not be listed.

Two-wheel drive version:

2001–2008 BMW 7 Series (E65)[3] 735i, 745i, 760i, 730d and 740d
2002–2005 Jaguar XK8/XKR (X100)[4]
2003–2012 Aston Martin DB9[5][6]
2003–2010 BMW 5 Series (E60)
2003–2010 BMW 6 Series (E63) (Pre-LCI models, 645i / 650i / 635d)
2009–2012 Hyundai Genesis Sedan (4.6L V8)
2003–2008 Jaguar S-Type
2003–2009 Jaguar XJ (X350)
2003–2012 Rolls-Royce Phantom
2005–2011 BMW 3 Series (E90)
2005–2016 Ford Falcon (BF,[7] FG,[8] FG X turbocharged inline-six and V8)[2] Although production of the transmission ended in 2014, Ford retained sufficient inventory to last until end of Falcon production in 2016.[2]
2005–2014 Ford Territory (SY AWD;[9] SZ petrol)[10]
2006–2010 Jaguar XK/XKR (X150)
2007–2013 BMW X5 (E70), except 40d model
2007–2012 Maserati Quattroporte
2007–present Rolls-Royce Phantom Drophead Coupé
2008–2012 Aston Martin DBS V12[6]
2008–2012 BMW 7 Series (F01), except 740d xDrive, 760i/Li and Hybrid 7
2008–2011 Kia Mohave
2008–2012 Jaguar XF (X250)
2006–2009 Bentley Arnage
2008–2011 Bentley Brooklands
2010–2014 Aston Martin Rapide[6]
2011 Hyundai Equus
2011-2012 Aston Martin Virage
2012-2014 Aston Martin Vanquish

Edited by oilit on Thursday 13th February 18:30

[zepe]

Interesting, both Rapide S and Vanquish have higher torque than rated for transmission. I assume the ZF’s used on Rapide S were fortified just like the Brooklands, that car has like 700 ft/lbs and uses a Zf 6hp.