Magna Wins Largest Contract for Transmission Technologies in Company History

Magna to build dual-clutch transmissions including hybrid variants for strategic partner BMW Group

Technologies for front-wheel drive vehicle platforms; over 170 different vehicle applications

Transmissions to be supplied from Magna facilities in Germany and Slovakia

SAILAUF, Germany, Oct. 30, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — BMW Group has awarded Magna its largest production order for transmission technologies in company history. The multi-year contract includes all front-wheel drive dual-clutch transmissions, including hybrid transmission variants.

“This new award is another result of Magna’s commitment to delivering high-quality, flexible and innovative transmissions,” said Tom Rucker, President of Magna Powertrain. “Our scalable dual-clutch transmissions enhance drivability while simultaneously providing optimal levels of efficiency, which makes our product a perfect match for BMW.”

The transmission technologies will be used in more than 170 different vehicle applications. The new hybrid solution by Magna has no impact on the overall package size of the transmission, which provides manufacturing flexibility to BMW. The hybrid variants also use a compact, 48V high-RPM electric motor within the transmission housing, providing innovative driving features while further improving fuel efficiency.

The transmissions will be built at Magna facilities in Neuenstein, Germany, and Kechnec, Slovakia.

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