Transmission General Specifications

2006 Chevrolet Cobalt SS, 4D Sedan, StandardSECTION Transmission General Specifications
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Transmission General Specifications

Name Hydra-Matic VT25-E
RPO Codes M75(2WD)/M16 (F4WD)
Production Location Hungary
Transaxle Drive Transverse - Mounted Front Wheel Drive
Forward Ratio Spread 0.44-2.61:1
Reverse Ratio Spread 2.15:1
Overall Ratio Spread 5.9:1
Torque Converter Size (Diameter of Torque Converter Turbine) 225 mm
Pressure Taps Line Pressure
Transaxle Fluid Type DEX-CVT® and Automatic Transmission Additive
Transaxle Fluid Capacity (Approximate) Dry: 8.07 L (8.53 qts)
Transaxle Type: V Continuously Variable
Transaxle Type: T Transverse Mount
Transaxle Type: 25 Product Series
Transaxle Type: E Electronic Controls
Final Drive Ratio 3.52
Transfer Gear Ratio 1.41
Effective Gear Ratio 4.97
Six Position Quadrant P, R, N, D, I, L
Case Material Die Cast Aluminum
Transaxle Weight Wet VT25-E 2WD 83 kg (183.0 lbs)
VT25-E F4WD 83.5 kg (184.1 lbs)
Maximum Trailer Towing Capacity 680 kg (1500 lbs)
Maximum Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) 2100 kg (4360 lbs)
RENDER: 1.0x

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