transaxle
noun
trans·ax·le
tran(t)s-ˈak-səl 
tranz-
: a unit that consists of a combination of a transmission and an axle's differential gear used especially in front-wheel-drive automobiles
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Weight distribution for the vehicle was optimized by a rear-wheel-drive transaxle, shifted through a six-speed manual gearbox.
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Robert Ross, Robb Report, 14 Feb. 2025
Stephan also did a major rebuild of the engine’s four Weber carburetors and five-speed manual transaxle.
—Howard Walker, Robb Report, 6 Jan. 2025
From 1987 on, these 911s also used the famous G50 transaxle, known for being easier to shift and more reliable.
—Michael Van Runkle, Robb Report, 3 Sep. 2024
The mill is mated to a five-speed transaxle manual and produces 227 hp.
—Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 5 Aug. 2024
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Robert Ross, Robb Report, 14 Feb. 2025
Stephan also did a major rebuild of the engine’s four Weber carburetors and five-speed manual transaxle.
—Howard Walker, Robb Report, 6 Jan. 2025
From 1987 on, these 911s also used the famous G50 transaxle, known for being easier to shift and more reliable.
—Michael Van Runkle, Robb Report, 3 Sep. 2024
The mill is mated to a five-speed transaxle manual and produces 227 hp.
—Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 5 Aug. 2024
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“Transaxle.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/transaxle. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.
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