| Ultradrive | |
|---|---|
| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Chrysler Corporation (1988–1998) DaimlerChrysler (1998–2007) Chrysler LLC (2007–2009) Chrysler Group LLC (2009–2014) FCA US LLC (2014–2021) Stellantis (2021–present) |
| Also called | 41TE/A604 42LE/A606 40TE 41AE 40TES/41TES 42RLE 62TE |
| Production | 1988–present |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | 4- or 6-speed automatic |
| Chronology | |
| Predecessor | TorqueFlite |
The Ultradrive is an automatic transmission manufactured by Chrysler beginning in the 1989 model year.
Initially produced in a single four-speed variant paired with the Mitsubishi (6G72) 3.0-liter engine in vehicles with transverse engines, application was expanded to the Chrysler 3.3- and 3.8-liter V6 engines in 1990 model year Dodge Caravan/Grand Caravan, Plymouth Voyager/Grand Voyager, Chrysler Town & Country, Dodge Dynasty and Chrysler New Yorker. A six-speed variant (62TE) was introduced in the 2007 model year and remains in production for several models as of 2019.[1]
The Ultradrive and succeeding transmissions are produced at the Kokomo Transmission plant in Kokomo, Indiana, which also manufactures other Chrysler automatic transmissions. As of 2020, Dodge Journeys equipped with four-cylinder engines are the only applications of the four-speed Ultradrive (40TES) remaining in production. [citation needed] The Ram Promaster will be the only vehicle to use an Ultradrive transmission after 2020.