GM 4L80-E transmission

4L80-E/4L85-E
Manufacturer General Motors
Production 1991
Predecessor Turbo-Hydramatic
Successor 6L80/6L90
Class 4-speed longitudinal automatic transmission

The 4L80-E (and similar 4L85-E) is a series of automatic transmissions from General Motors. Designed for longitudinal engine configurations, the series includes 4 forward gears. It is an evolution of the Turbo-Hydramatic 400, first produced in October, 1963. 4L80-Es have been optioned only in Chevrolet/GMC pickups, vans, and commercial vehicles, and the Hummer H1.

The 4L80 and 4L85 are built at Willow Run Transmission in Ypsilanti, Michigan.

Gear ratios:

1 2 3 4 R
2.48 1.48 1.00 0.75 2.07

4L80-E

The "MT1" 4L80-E is able to handle vehicles up to 8000 lb (3629 kg) GVWR with up to 440 ft·lbf (597 N·m) of torque. Final drive ratios include 3.42, 3.73, and 4.10.

Applications:

4L85-E

The "MN8" 4L85-E is able to handle vehicles from 7200 to 16,500 lb (3265 - 7483 kg) GVWR with up to 460 ft·lbf (624 N·m) of torque. Final drive ratios include 3.42, 3.73, and 4.10.

Applications:

See also