ZF 8HP70 8-Speed Automatic Transmission (Land Rover/Jaguar V8 Supercharged) · Land Rover / Jaguar · Expert rebuild service since 1987. Lifetime warranty. Free diagnostic.
2012–2020 Land Rover Range Rover (L405 V8 Supercharged 5.0), 2013–2020 Land Rover Range Rover Sport V8 SC, 2013–2020 Jaguar F-Type V8 S/SVR, 2013–2020 Jaguar XJR (5.0 SC), 2012–2020 Jaguar XFR-S
| Configuration | 8-speed automatic RWD/4WD transmission (ZF 8HP70, maximum torque V8 SC rating — also used in Chrysler/FCA as 8HP70) |
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| Gear Ratios | 1st 4.71:1 · 2nd 3.14:1 · 3rd 2.11:1 · 4th 1.67:1 · 5th 1.29:1 · 6th 1.00:1 · 7th 0.84:1 · 8th 0.67:1 · Rev 3.40:1 |
| Fluid Type | ZF LifeGuardFluid 8 (= Mopar ZF+8 = JLR ATF 8HP) |
| Fluid Capacity | 10.5 qts total, 5.0 qts service refill |
Supercharged 5.0L V8 in Range Rover and Jaguar F-Type/XJR generates the most extreme heat of any ZF 8HP application. Mechatronic failure is very common above 60,000 miles on these applications.
Symptoms: Limp mode, DTC codes, MIL on — identical to all ZF 8HP mechatronic failures
Track and performance use of F-Type V8 SVR and XJR wears clutch packs significantly faster than standard road use.
Symptoms: Slip under WOT, DTC P0734, RPM flare on hard acceleration
Range Rover V8 SC applies maximum torque through the 4WD transfer case. Transfer case output seal failure is common under sustained AWD traction control events.
Symptoms: ATF leak from transfer case area, low ATF level, 4WD warning light
8HP70 rebuild (LR/Jaguar V8 SC) replaces mechatronic unit, all clutch packs (upgraded SC spec), torque converter, transfer case seal, and all seals. ZF LGF8 used.
ZF LifeGuardFluid 8 every 30,000 miles for supercharged V8 applications — shorter than the standard 40,000-mile recommendation. F-Type SVR and XJR owners who track their cars should change ZF LGF8 after every track event.
Range Rover V8 Supercharged (L405), Range Rover Sport V8 SC, Jaguar F-Type V8 S/SVR, XJR, and XFR-S.
The 8HP70 is rated for significantly higher torque, designed for supercharged V8 applications. Clutch capacity is larger and the pump is more robust.
A full rebuild ranges $2,800–$3,600 at Chicago Transmission with upgraded SC-spec components.
ZF LifeGuardFluid 8 (JLR ATF 8HP designation), changed every 30,000 miles in supercharged applications.
With upgraded clutch packs from rebuild and ZF LGF8 after every track session, yes for moderate track use. Sustained sustained drag racing requires additional cooling.
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