ZF and BMW Extend 8HP Transmission Partnership

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ZF will keep supplying and upgrading its 8-speed 8HP automatic for BMW under a multi-billion-euro agreement running into the late 2030s, supporting more efficient, low-emission powertrains.

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ZF and BMW Extend 8HP Transmission Partnership

Friedrichshafen, Germany- ZF Friedrichshafen AG., an automotive supplier and the BMW Group have signed a long-term supply agreement covering passenger-car drive systems, cantered on the supply and ongoing development of the proven 8-speed automatic transmission (8HP). Valued at several billion euros, the contract runs through the late 2030s—giving both companies a stable base to advance open-technology, low-emission mobility.

Mr. Mathias Miedreich, CEO of ZF, “Together with BMW, we are sending a strong signal for innovation, efficiency, and sustainability in an industry undergoing dynamic change. This agreement highlights the strategic importance of our 8-speed automatic transmission as a key technology for the transformation of drive systems.”

Under the partnership, the 8HP transmission kit will be continuously refined, with the goal of delivering an even more powerful and efficient solution that meets the demands of future powertrain concepts.

Mr. Sebastian Schmitt, Head of ZF’s Electrified Drive Technologies division, said, “The new agreement with BMW shows how important long-term planning horizons are for technological advancements. It creates clarity and stability for both companies and enables us to align the next generation of the 8HP specifically toward efficiency, performance, and long-term viability.”