transaxle

American  

[trans-ak-suhl, tranz-] / trænsˈæk səl, trænz- /

noun

1. a unit combining the transmission and differential of a motor vehicle and connected directly to the axles of the driving wheels.

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transaxle British  

/ trænzˈæksəl /

noun

1. a unit in a motor vehicle engine that combines the differential, transmission, and drive axle

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Etymology

Origin of transaxle

First recorded in 1955–60; trans(mission) + axle

Example Sentences

The No. 5 crew had to take its backup engine and backup transaxle back to the shop to prepare the Chevrolet that Larson will race Sunday.

From Seattle Times

The sanctioning body moved to an independent rear suspension, rack-and-pinion steering, a five-speed sequential shifter, a transaxle, 19-inch wheels and a center hub instead of lug nuts.

From Seattle Times

They also have independent front and rear suspension, as well as a transaxle instead of a transmission, with the transaxle performing gear-changing and power-splitting functions in one integrated unit.

From Seattle Times

Today I visited Toyota's Buffalo facility to see their new $240M hybrid transaxle line & to honor our Veterans & Gold Star Families.

From The Verge

Hagerty then spoke with engineers involved with the project at the recent Performance Racing Industry convention in Indianapolis who confirmed that the car is being developed with a six-speed Xtrac brand transaxle.

From Fox News