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The Powerglide is a two-speed automatic transmission designed by General Motors. It was available primarily on Chevrolet from January 1950 [ 1 ] through 1973, although some Pontiac models also used this automatic transmission after the fire at the Hydra-Matic factory in 1953.
Corvair Powerglide was an all-new design, but borrowed a couple small parts from Chevrolet Turboglide and its operating concept is very similar to conventional Chevy Powerglide. Aluminum Powerglide , introduced in the conventional Chevrolet models in 1962 (starting with Chevy II ) incorporated many features pioneered by Corvair Powerglide ...
The only thing which had to be added was a vacuum line to the vacuum modulator on the THM-350. Starting with the 1979 model year, vehicles which had the THM-200/200C as standard equipment were optioned with the THM250-C, which is a THM-350 without the intermediate clutch pack along with an adjustable band similar to the Chevrolet Powerglide.
1950–1973 Powerglide — 2-speed Chevrolet (also used by Pontiac, Holden, Vauxhall and Opel). 1953-1955 Twin Turbine Dynaflow: the 1st redesign w/ 2 turbines & single stator. 1956-1957 Twin Turbine 2 Dynaflow: the 2nd redesign w/ 2 turbines & variable-pitch stator.
Automatic vacuum-powered clutch plus a torque converter. Used in the NSU Ro 80. 1967–1976: Porsche Sportomatic: Automatic vacuum-powered clutch plus a torque converter. Used in the Porsche 911. [72] [73] 1968–1971 Subaru Autoclutch Automatic electromagnetic clutch. [74] Used in the Subaru 360. [75] 1968–1976: Volkswagen Autostick
Because there was currently no manual transmission available to Chevrolet rated to handle 150 HP, a two-speed Powerglide automatic was used. The 0–60 mph (0–97 km/h) time was 11.5 seconds. The 0–60 mph (0–97 km/h) time was 11.5 seconds.
Naturally aspirated versions this year include a standard engine with an 8.0:1 compression ratio producing 80 hp (59.7 kW) at 4400 rpm and 128 lb⋅ft (174 N⋅m), another version with a compression ratio of 9.0:1 for Monzas with Powerglide transmissions that produces 84 hp (62.6 kW) and 130 lb⋅ft (176 N⋅m) at 2300 rpm, and the Super Turbo ...
This unit was an early semi-automatic transmission, based on the design of a conventional manual transmission, which used a servo-controlled vacuum-operated clutch system, with three different gear shifting modes, at the touch of a button; manual shifting and manual clutch operation (fully manual), manual shifting with automated clutch ...