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gptkbp:instance_of
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gptkb:automatic_transmission
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gptkbp:application
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luxury vehicles
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gptkbp:compatibility
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with V8 engines
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gptkbp:control_system
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hydraulic controls
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gptkbp:cooling_system
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integrated cooler
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gptkbp:cultural_impact
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featured in films and media
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gptkbp:design
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by General Motors engineers
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gptkbp:design_influence
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of future GM transmissions
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gptkbp:development
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Hydra-Matic transmission series
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gptkbp:economic_impact
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significant in the 1940s
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gptkbp:features
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torque converter
fluid coupling
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gptkbp:first_automatic_transmission
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in mass production
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gptkbp:fuel_economy
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improved over time
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gptkbp:gearbox
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varied by model
planetary gear system
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gptkbp:historical_significance
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pioneered automatic transmission technology
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https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label
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Hydra-Matic 2
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gptkbp:influenced
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future automatic transmissions
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gptkbp:introduced
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gptkb:1940
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gptkbp:invention
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US Patent 2,200,000
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gptkbp:legacy
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in automotive history
in modern automatic transmissions
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gptkbp:maintenance
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requires regular fluid changes
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gptkbp:manufacturer
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gptkb:General_Motors
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gptkbp:marketed_as
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smooth shifting
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gptkbp:mechanism_of_action
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PRNDL
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gptkbp:performance
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smooth acceleration
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gptkbp:price
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higher than manual transmissions
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gptkbp:production_years
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gptkb:1960
1940-1960
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gptkbp:reliability
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high
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gptkbp:replaced_by
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gptkb:Hydra-Matic_3
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gptkbp:reputation
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for reliability
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gptkbp:shift_mechanism
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hydraulic actuators
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gptkbp:shift_quality
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consistent
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gptkbp:shift_timing
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electronically controlled in later models
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gptkbp:successor
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gptkb:Hydra-Matic_3
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gptkbp:torque
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up to 400 lb-ft
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gptkbp:transmission
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gptkb:Dexron
full automatic
mechanical and hydraulic
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gptkbp:transmission_mounting
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front-mounted
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gptkbp:type
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4-speed transmission
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gptkbp:used_in
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gptkb:Oldsmobile
gptkb:Cadillac
gptkb:Buick
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gptkbp:user_base
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luxury car owners
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gptkbp:user_experience
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enhanced driving comfort
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gptkbp:user_feedback
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generally positive
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gptkbp:weight
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approximately 200 pounds
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gptkbp:bfsParent
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gptkb:Hydra-Matic_transmission
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gptkbp:bfsLayer
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6
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