The development of the upcoming Ford Bronco is still
ongoing and a new report now tells us that the off-roader will come with three
pedals, at least in certain versions. Jalopnik cites sources telling
them that Ford wants Getrag to build a manual transmission -dubbed MT-88- for
the new Bronco, one that will most likely be paired to the 2.7-liter EcoBoost
V6 featuring seven gears.
If true, Ford will become one of the very few car
makers that still offer a manual tranny in an SUV or truck. The move makes
sense if the new Bronco is going to be positioned against the Jeep Wrangler,
which also comes with three pedals in some models.
Getrag is currently building the MT-82 six-speed
manual transmission for the Ford Mustang. This means that the new seven-speed
‘box could share a few components or even end up in the next generation Mustang
as is.
The transmission company has been working on a new
manual gearbox since 2015, code-named the 6/7MTI550. According to Getrag’s
website, the new transmission is rated for 405 lb-ft of torque and is capable
for use in all-wheel drive applications.
If the 2020 Ford Bronco does indeed come with a
seven-speed manual gearbox, it will also join a very small group of cars that
currently offers the same amount of ratios and three pedals, including the
Porsche 911 and the Chevrolet Corvette.
