GMC Safari Transmission Information in Quick-to-Read Graphs

Average transmission load (Nm)

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Safari II
1985 Safari I

Quick notes on GMC Safari transmission

- Drive: All wheel drive (4x4)
- Gearbox construction: Automatic
- Transmission type: 4 AT
- Average optimal engine speed: 4400 rpm
- Average torque: 339 Nm
- Weight to torque ratio: 6 kg to 1 Nm
- Average weight: 2083 kg / 4593 lbs
- Maximum load for transmission: 3028 kg / 6677 lbs
- Gearboxy rating: 10 / 10

Gearbox types in GMC Safari through generations

4.3i V6 —4 AT (339 Nm)

Optimal engine speed at last gear

4.3i V6 4 AT—4400 rpm.

Vehicle	Transmission type	Gears	Drive type	Optimal rpm	Transmission efficiency
4.3i V6	Automatic	4 AT	All wheel drive (4x4)	4400 rpm.	69%

Vehicle	4.3i V6
Transmission type	Automatic
Gears	4 AT
Drive type	All wheel drive (4x4)
Optimal rpm	4400 rpm.
Transmission efficiency	69%

Quick notes on GMC Safari transmission

- Drive: Rear wheel drive
- Gearbox construction: Manual, Automatic
- Transmission type: 5 MT, 4 AT
- Average optimal engine speed: 4200 rpm
- Average torque: 261 Nm
- Weight to torque ratio: 8 kg to 1 Nm
- Average weight: 2083 kg / 4593 lbs
- Maximum load for transmission: 3028 kg / 6677 lbs
- Gearboxy rating: 10 / 10

Gearbox types in 1985 GMC Safari through generations

2.5 EFi —5 MT (182 Nm)

4.3i V6 —4 AT (339 Nm)

Optimal engine speed at last gear

2.5 EFi 5 MT—4400 rpm.

4.3i V6 4 AT—4000 rpm.

Vehicle	Transmission type	Gears	Drive type	Optimal rpm	Transmission efficiency
2.5 EFi	Manual	5 MT	Rear wheel drive	4400 rpm.	69%
4.3i V6	Automatic	4 AT	Rear wheel drive	4000 rpm.	96%

Vehicle	2.5 EFi
Transmission type	Manual
Gears	5 MT
Drive type	Rear wheel drive
Optimal rpm	4400 rpm.
Transmission efficiency	69%
Vehicle	4.3i V6
Transmission type	Automatic
Gears	4 AT
Drive type	Rear wheel drive
Optimal rpm	4000 rpm.
Transmission efficiency	96%