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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From 1987 on, these 911s also used the famous G50 transaxle, known for being easier to shift and more reliable.
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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
The transmission is a five-speed transaxle, its rear placement chosen to optimize weight distribution.
—Robert Ross, Robb Report, 12 Feb. 2024
From there, the rear of the Mustang shell undergoes surgery to fit the GTD's transaxle, which contains a Tremec eight-speed dual-clutch transaxle.
—Tony Quiroga, Car and Driver, 17 Aug. 2023
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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
The transmission is a five-speed transaxle, its rear placement chosen to optimize weight distribution.
—Robert Ross, Robb Report, 12 Feb. 2024
From there, the rear of the Mustang shell undergoes surgery to fit the GTD's transaxle, which contains a Tremec eight-speed dual-clutch transaxle.
—Tony Quiroga, Car and Driver, 17 Aug. 2023
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“Transaxle.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/transaxle. Accessed 30 Dec. 2024.
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