Brand: AMC
The AMC CVT3040 is a continuously variable transmission (CVT) developed by American Motors Corporation (AMC) in the late 1970s. It was an advanced technology at the time, and AMC was one of the few automakers to offer a CVT-equipped vehicle, the Eagle Summit, in certain model years. The CVT3040 utilized a hydraulic fluid-driven design, which offered smooth and seamless gear changes, reducing shift shock and improving fuel economy compared to traditional automatic transmissions. However, the design was complex and expensive to manufacture, ultimately contributing to AMC's financial difficulties and eventual acquisition by Chrysler Corporation. Nonetheless, the CVT3040 was a pioneering effort in CVT technology, paving the way for more advanced CVTs in current-day vehicles.