Buick GL6 Transmission Information in Quick-to-Read Graphs

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Quick notes on Buick GL6 transmission

    • Drive: Front wheel drive
    • Gearbox construction: Automatic
    • Transmission type: 6 DSS
    • Average optimal engine speed: 5500 rpm
    • Average torque: 230 Nm
    • Weight to torque ratio: 6 kg to 1 Nm
    • Average weight: 1465 kg / 3230 lbs
    • Maximum load for transmission: 2140 kg / 4719 lbs
    • Gearboxy rating: 8 / 10

Gearbox types in 2018 Buick GL6 through generations

  • 18T —6 DSS (230 Nm)
  • Optimal engine speed at last gear

  • 18T 6 DSS—5500 rpm.
  • Vehicle Transmission type Gears Drive type Optimal rpm Transmission efficiency
    18T Automatic 6 DSS Front wheel drive 5500 rpm. 91%
    Vehicle 18T
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 6 DSS
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 5500 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 91%