answersLogoWhite

0

What was the first car to have an automatic transmission?

Updated: 4/28/2022
User Avatar

Saxondale

Lvl 1
13y ago

Best Answer

Oldsmobile came out with a fully automatic transmission in the 1940 model year.

User Avatar

Wiki User

13y ago
This answer is:
User Avatar

Add your answer:

Earn +20 pts
Q: What was the first car to have an automatic transmission?
Write your answer...
Submit
Still have questions?
magnify glass
imp
Related questions

First car to have automatic transmission?

1948


What is an automatic car?

A car with an automatic transmission.


First automatic transmission car?

The first fully automatic transmission was the Hydro-matic, offered in the 1940 Oldsmobile. There were semi-automatics (GM's Automatic Safety Transmission and Chrysler's Fluid Drive) available in 1937.


When the first automatic car was made?

The first fully automatic transmission (the Hydramatic) came out in the 1940 model year by Oldsmobile.


Would an automatic transmission car jerk when shifting after having had a transmission flush?

would an automatic transmission car jerk when shifting after having had a transmission flush


What does hydromatic in a car mean?

Hydromatic means nothing car related but, Hydramatic is a GM automatic transmission. The Hydramatic was the first fully automatic mass-produced transmission developed for passenger automobile use.


What is a car that changes gear by itself?

A car with an automatic transmission. Or an automatic. (same thing)


What do I need to change a manual to automatic transmission?

A parts car like yours with an automatic transmission.


What are the benefits of having a car with automatic transmission?

There are many benefits of owning a car with automatic transmission. These benefits would include the automatic shifting of gears as the vehicle moves.


Where can you find a list of classic cars with automatic transmissions?

The first fully automatic car available in the US was the 1940 Oldsmobile. From aprox 1950 many cars were available with your choice of an automatic transmission or standard transmission.


Is an Automatic or manual transmission better in a muscle car?

MANUAL TRANSMISSION because its more powerful and quicker then a automatic. Your muscle car will not have muscle without a manual transmission


What does Automatic Transmission mean?

It means that you do not have stick shift in your car, your car shifts gears for you, you don't have to do it, so basically if you don't have a stick shift car you have an automatic transmission car.