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GMC Sonoma Transmission Information in Quick-to-Read Graphs

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Quick notes on GMC Sonoma transmission

    • Drive: Rear wheel drive, All wheel drive (4x4)
    • Gearbox construction: Manual
    • Transmission type: 5 MT
    • Average optimal engine speed: 4700 rpm
    • Average torque: 265 Nm
    • Weight to torque ratio: 6 kg to 1 Nm
    • Average weight: 1537 kg / 3389 lbs
    • Maximum load for transmission: 2212 kg / 4877 lbs
    • Gearboxy rating: 8 / 10

Gearbox types in 1996 GMC Sonoma through generations

  • 2.2i SWB 2WD —5 MT (190 Nm)
  • 4.3i V6 Extended Cab 4WD —5 MT (339 Nm)

    • Optimal engine speed at last gear

  • 2.2i SWB 2WD 5 MT—5000 rpm.
  • 4.3i V6 Extended Cab 4WD 5 MT—4400 rpm.

    • Vehicle Transmission type Gears Drive type Optimal rpm Transmission efficiency
    2.2i SWB 2WD Manual 5 MT Rear wheel drive 5000 rpm. 69%
    4.3i V6 Extended Cab 4WD Manual 5 MT All wheel drive (4x4) 4400 rpm. 96%
    Vehicle 2.2i SWB 2WD
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 5 MT
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 5000 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 69%
    Vehicle 4.3i V6 Extended Cab 4WD
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 5 MT
    Drive type All wheel drive (4x4)
    Optimal rpm 4400 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%