Mercedes-Benz developed a new generation of rear wheel drive manual transmissions because of increased CO_2-requirements and further improvements of shift comfort. The new transmission generation was developed together with ZF Friedrichshafen and is based on the already known MT10 transmission. The modified architecture enables fuel savings of up to 8 gCO_2/km in the NEDC. The focus of developing the new transmission generation is based on reduced weight as well as a reduction in fuel consumption and on the new innovative Mercedes-Benz Clutch Protection System. Beyond this, Mercedes-Benz especially focused on an improvement of shift comfort, which will set a new benchmark in the premium segment. The new generation of rear wheel drive manual transmissions will be seen in various rear-wheel-drive models. The rollout already started with the new generation of the C-Class in March 2014.
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