The family of transmissions has a plurality of members that can be utilized
in powertrains to provide at least six forward speed ratios and one
reverse speed ratio. The transmission family members include three
planetary gear sets and five torque transmitting mechanisms. The
powertrain includes an engine and torque converter that is continuously
connected to at least one member of the planetary gear arrangement and an
output member that is continuously connected with another of the planetary
gear members. At least one other planetary gear member is continuously
connected with the transmission housing. The five torque transmitting
mechanisms provide interconnections between various gear members and with
the transmission housing, the input or output shaft, in some instances,
and are operated in combinations of two to establish at least six forward
speed ratios.
