Glossary / Transmission

four-speed

45 Episode Mentions

Too Afraid to Ask

It’s a type of gearbox that lets the driver shift through four different speeds, which is common in older cars.

Technical Definition

A four‑speed transmission refers to a gearbox with four forward gear ratios, typically used in manual cars for better control and efficiency.

Hear It Discussed

"[1321.8s] With a three speed or a four speed in it? [1323.4s] Or do you want an auto? [1324.3s] No, three or four speed manual, whatever it was, whatever. [1326.4s] I think is there a four speed."
The One-Year Garage: 1967 (Revisited) Bring a Trailer Podcast 22:01

"So it had the shaker hood [3076.1s] and all that. [3076.6s] And at four speed,"
Porsche Sells Bugatti, US Bans Chinese Cars, Trouble At Stellantis And More! THIS CAR POD EP109! THIS CAR POD! with Doug DeMuro & Friends! 51:16

"And it's got the, there's two different types of auto that they have. I think the four-speed is a bit iffy. This one's got the three-speed, which is a bit more reliable."
The best (and worst) road trips ever #312 The Intercooler 30:21