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Quick notes on Ford S-MAX transmission

    • Drive: Front wheel drive
    • Gearbox construction: Automatic, Manual
    • Transmission type: 8 AT, 6 MT
    • Average acceleration: 9 s to 60 mph
    • Average optimal engine speed: 4333 rpm
    • Average torque: 381 Nm
    • Weight to torque ratio: 5 kg to 1 Nm
    • Average weight: 1805 kg / 3980 lbs
    • Maximum load for transmission: 2615 kg / 5766 lbs
    • Gearboxy rating: 10 / 10

Gearbox types in 2020 Ford S-MAX through generations

  • 2.0 EcoBlue —8 AT (400 Nm)
  • 2.0 Bi-Turbo EcoBlue —8 AT (500 Nm)
  • 1.5 EcoBoost —6 MT (242 Nm)

    • Acceleration with different gearboxes

  • 2.0 EcoBlue 8 AT—9.2 s to 60 mph (9.7 s to 100 kmh )
  • 2.0 Bi-Turbo EcoBlue 8 AT—8.2 s to 60 mph (8.6 s to 100 kmh )
  • 1.5 EcoBoost 6 MT—9.7 s to 60 mph (10.2 s to 100 kmh )

    Optimal engine speed at last gear

  • 2.0 EcoBlue 8 AT—3500 rpm.
  • 2.0 Bi-Turbo EcoBlue 8 AT—4000 rpm.
  • 1.5 EcoBoost 6 MT—5500-6000 rpm.

    • Vehicle Transmission type Gears Drive type Optimal rpm Transmission efficiency
    2.0 EcoBlue Automatic 8 AT Front wheel drive 3500 rpm. 96%
    2.0 Bi-Turbo EcoBlue Automatic 8 AT Front wheel drive 4000 rpm. 96%
    1.5 EcoBoost Manual 6 MT Front wheel drive 5500-6000 rpm. 84%
    Vehicle 2.0 EcoBlue
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 8 AT
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 3500 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%
    Vehicle 2.0 Bi-Turbo EcoBlue
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 8 AT
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 4000 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%
    Vehicle 1.5 EcoBoost
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 6 MT
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 5500-6000 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 84%

    Quick notes on Ford S-MAX transmission

      • Drive: Front wheel drive
      • Gearbox construction: Manual, Automatic
      • Transmission type: 6 MT, 6 AT, 8 AT
      • Average acceleration: 10 s to 60 mph
      • Average optimal engine speed: 4480 rpm
      • Average torque: 347 Nm
      • Weight to torque ratio: 5 kg to 1 Nm
      • Average weight: 1713 kg / 3777 lbs
      • Maximum load for transmission: 2478 kg / 5464 lbs
      • Gearboxy rating: 10 / 10

    Gearbox types in 2016 Ford S-MAX through generations

  • 1.5 EcoBoost —6 MT (240 Nm)
  • 2.0 EcoBoost —6 AT (345 Nm)
  • 2.0 TDCi —6 MT (310 Nm)
  • 2.0 EcoBlue —6 MT (340 Nm)
  • 2.0 Bi-Turbo Ecoblue —8 AT (500 Nm)

    • Acceleration with different gearboxes

  • 1.5 EcoBoost 6 MT—9.4 s to 60 mph (9.9 s to 100 kmh )
  • 2.0 EcoBoost 6 AT—8 s to 60 mph (8.4 s to 100 kmh )
  • 2.0 TDCi 6 MT—12.7 s to 60 mph (13.4 s to 100 kmh )
  • 2.0 EcoBlue 6 MT—11.9 s to 60 mph (12.5 s to 100 kmh )
  • 2.0 Bi-Turbo Ecoblue 8 AT—8.2 s to 60 mph (8.6 s to 100 kmh )

    Optimal engine speed at last gear

  • 1.5 EcoBoost 6 MT—6000 rpm.
  • 2.0 EcoBoost 6 AT—5400 rpm.
  • 2.0 TDCi 6 MT—3500 rpm.
  • 2.0 EcoBlue 6 MT—3500 rpm.
  • 2.0 Bi-Turbo Ecoblue 8 AT—4000 rpm.

    • Vehicle Transmission type Gears Drive type Optimal rpm Transmission efficiency
    1.5 EcoBoost Manual 6 MT Front wheel drive 6000 rpm. 79%
    2.0 EcoBoost Automatic 6 AT Front wheel drive 5400 rpm. 84%
    2.0 TDCi Manual 6 MT Front wheel drive 3500 rpm. 96%
    2.0 EcoBlue Manual 6 MT Front wheel drive 3500 rpm. 96%
    2.0 Bi-Turbo Ecoblue Automatic 8 AT Front wheel drive 4000 rpm. 96%
    Vehicle 1.5 EcoBoost
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 6 MT
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 6000 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 79%
    Vehicle 2.0 EcoBoost
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 6 AT
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 5400 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 84%
    Vehicle 2.0 TDCi
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 6 MT
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 3500 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%
    Vehicle 2.0 EcoBlue
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 6 MT
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 3500 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%
    Vehicle 2.0 Bi-Turbo Ecoblue
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 8 AT
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 4000 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%

    Quick notes on Ford S-MAX transmission

      • Drive: Front wheel drive
      • Gearbox construction: Manual, Automatic
      • Transmission type: 5 MT, 6 AT, 6 MT
      • Average acceleration: 9.6 s to 60 mph
      • Average optimal engine speed: 4480 rpm
      • Average torque: 347 Nm
      • Weight to torque ratio: 5 kg to 1 Nm
      • Average weight: 1665 kg / 3671 lbs
      • Maximum load for transmission: 2430 kg / 5358 lbs
      • Gearboxy rating: 10 / 10

    Gearbox types in 2010 Ford S-MAX through generations

    Acceleration with different gearboxes

  • 2.0 Duratec Durashift 5 MT—10.4 s to 60 mph (10.9 s to 100 kmh )
  • 2.0 EcoBoost 6 AT—7.5 s to 60 mph (7.9 s to 100 kmh )
  • 1.6 Duratorq TDCi 6 MT—12.4 s to 60 mph (13 s to 100 kmh )
  • 1.6 EcoBoost SCTi 6 MT—9.3 s to 60 mph (9.8 s to 100 kmh )
  • 2.0 Duratorq TDCi 6 AT—9.7 s to 60 mph (10.2 s to 100 kmh )
  • 2.2 Duratorq TDCi 6 AT—8.5 s to 60 mph (8.9 s to 100 kmh )

    Vehicle Transmission type Gears Drive type Optimal rpm Transmission efficiency
    2.0 Duratec Durashift Manual 5 MT Front wheel drive - -
    2.0 EcoBoost Automatic 6 AT Front wheel drive - -
    1.6 Duratorq TDCi Manual 6 MT Front wheel drive - -
    1.6 EcoBoost SCTi Manual 6 MT Front wheel drive - -
    2.0 Duratorq TDCi Automatic 6 AT Front wheel drive - -
    2.2 Duratorq TDCi Automatic 6 AT Front wheel drive - -
    Vehicle 2.0 Duratec Durashift
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 5 MT
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm -
    Transmission efficiency -
    Vehicle 2.0 EcoBoost
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 6 AT
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm -
    Transmission efficiency -
    Vehicle 1.6 Duratorq TDCi
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 6 MT
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm -
    Transmission efficiency -
    Vehicle 1.6 EcoBoost SCTi
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 6 MT
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm -
    Transmission efficiency -
    Vehicle 2.0 Duratorq TDCi
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 6 AT
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm -
    Transmission efficiency -
    Vehicle 2.2 Duratorq TDCi
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 6 AT
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm -
    Transmission efficiency -

    Quick notes on Ford S-MAX transmission

      • Drive: Front wheel drive
      • Gearbox construction: Manual, Automatic
      • Transmission type: 5 MT, 6 MT, 6 AT
      • Average acceleration: 9.4 s to 60 mph
      • Average optimal engine speed: 4892 rpm
      • Average torque: 286 Nm
      • Weight to torque ratio: 6 kg to 1 Nm
      • Average weight: 1673 kg / 3689 lbs
      • Maximum load for transmission: 2438 kg / 5376 lbs
      • Gearboxy rating: 10 / 10

    Gearbox types in 2005 Ford S-MAX through generations

  • 1.8 TDCi —5 MT (280 Nm)
  • 2.0 i 16V —5 MT (190 Nm)
  • 2.0 TDCi —6 MT (320 Nm)
  • 2.2 TDCi —6 MT (400 Nm)
  • 2.3 T —6 AT (208 Nm)
  • 2.5 i 20V —6 MT (320 Nm)

    • Acceleration with different gearboxes

  • 2.0 i 16V 5 MT—10.4 s to 60 mph (10.9 s to 100 kmh )
  • 2.0 TDCi 6 MT—9.7 s to 60 mph (10.2 s to 100 kmh )
  • 2.2 TDCi 6 MT—8.9 s to 60 mph (9.4 s to 100 kmh )
  • 2.3 T 6 AT—10.6 s to 60 mph (11.2 s to 100 kmh )
  • 2.5 i 20V 6 MT—7.5 s to 60 mph (7.9 s to 100 kmh )

    Optimal engine speed at last gear

  • 1.8 TDCi 5 MT—3850 rpm.
  • 2.0 i 16V 5 MT—6000 rpm.
  • 2.0 TDCi 6 MT—4000 rpm.
  • 2.2 TDCi 6 MT—4000 rpm.
  • 2.3 T 6 AT—6500 rpm.
  • 2.5 i 20V 6 MT—5000 rpm.

    • Vehicle Transmission type Gears Drive type Optimal rpm Transmission efficiency
    1.8 TDCi Manual 5 MT Front wheel drive 3850 rpm. 96%
    2.0 i 16V Manual 5 MT Front wheel drive 6000 rpm. 79%
    2.0 TDCi Manual 6 MT Front wheel drive 4000 rpm. 96%
    2.2 TDCi Manual 6 MT Front wheel drive 4000 rpm. 96%
    2.3 T Automatic 6 AT Front wheel drive 6500 rpm. 69%
    2.5 i 20V Manual 6 MT Front wheel drive 5000 rpm. 91%
    Vehicle 1.8 TDCi
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 5 MT
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 3850 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%
    Vehicle 2.0 i 16V
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 5 MT
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 6000 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 79%
    Vehicle 2.0 TDCi
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 6 MT
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 4000 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%
    Vehicle 2.2 TDCi
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 6 MT
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 4000 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%
    Vehicle 2.3 T
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 6 AT
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 6500 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 69%
    Vehicle 2.5 i 20V
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 6 MT
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 5000 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 91%