Patent ID: 7854679

Claim:
A multi-speed transmission comprising: an input member; an output member; first, second and third planetary gear sets each having first, second and third members; a first interconnecting member continuously connecting the third member of the first planetary gear set with the second member of the second planetary gear set; a second interconnecting member continuously connecting the first member of the first planetary gear set with the first member of the third planetary gear set; a third interconnecting member continuously connecting the third member of the second planetary gear set with the third member of the third planetary gear set; and six torque-transmitting devices each selectively interconnecting a respective one of said members of said planetary gear sets with one of said input member, a stationary member and another respective one of said members of said planetary gear sets, said six torque-transmitting devices being engaged in combinations of three to establish at least eight forward speed ratios and at least one reverse speed ratio between said input member and said output member.