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A5S 560Z




A5S 560Z






















Developed for high output engines, the A5S 560Z is suitably matched to the large displacement BMW V8 (M60 & M62) and V12 (M73) engines.

The A5S 560Z was also the first overlap shift transmission for BMW. All ZF transmissions since the the introduction of the A5S 560Z have been overlap shifting transmissions.

Since the introduction of the A5S 440Z the A5S 560Z is reserved for M73 engine applications only.

System Features:
- 88 Pin Control Module
- AGS shift program logic controlled
- Adaptive Hydraulic Pressure Control
- Gradual (PWM) Torque Converter Lock Up Control.
- Reverse Lock out Function
- Downshift Protection
- Shift solenoid control (freewheel and overlap shift technology)
- Shift lock solenoid control
- Downshift Inhibit control
- 3 Shift programs:
- Economy
- Sport
- Manual
- Steptronic capable
- CAN communication with all drivetrain control modules and the instrument cluster. This feature reduces individual signal circuits dramatically and improves reliability.
- Failsafe Operation (Emergency Program)
- DIS/MoDiC communication for Diagnosis
- Maintenance Free Lifetime operation
- Semi-synthetic lifetime oil: ESSO LT71141

Output Ratios: 1st gear 3.55:1
2nd gear 2.24:1
3rd gear 1.54:1
4th gear 1.00:1
5th gear 0.79:1
Reverse -3.68:1