Glossary / Transmission

8-speed automatic transmission

18 Episode Mentions

Too Afraid to Ask

This is a type of gearbox that automatically changes gears for you. It has eight different speeds it can use, which helps the car run smoother and save gas.

Technical Definition

An automatic transmission that shifts through eight gear ratios, improving fuel efficiency and performance.

Hear It Discussed

"...you can get get I believe an 8-speed automatic now how much do you think it is cheaper or more expensive..."
Ugliest Car Ever? Doug DeMuro's Road Rage Strategy, and the Tesla Future Classic! THIS CAR POD! with Doug DeMuro & Friends! 16:16

"Instead of a hybrid 4 with the 8-speed. Am I getting these backwards?"
Toyota Land Cruiser's Complicated Past — Carmudgeon Show w/ Jason Cammisa & Derek Tam-Scott — Ep 179 The Carmudgeon Show 18:14

"...8-speed automatic transmission. Did you lose your place?"
Two Seats, Big Grins; Three Rows, Bigger Payments In Wheel Time Podcast: Your Go-To Automotive Talk Show 12:54