41. The W22 series had a four-speed manual gearbox with synchromesh on the top two ratios. 42. Transmission of power to the rear wheels took place via a four speed manual gearbox without synchromesh . 43. The elimination of synchromesh parts provided the space for an additional pair of gears for the 5th speed. 44. The transmission was a four-speed manual, originally with synchromesh on the top three gears only. 45. The car has a 4-speed manual transmission with synchromesh on gears 2, 3 and 4. 46. Drive was to the rear wheels through a four-speed non-synchromesh gearbox of ENV manufacture. 47. The synchromesh works well . " The outstanding characteristic in the appearance of this car is compactness ". 48. A road test of the time commended the smoothness of the three speed all-synchromesh manual transmission system. 49. By this time all-synchromesh gear-boxes were the norm for most competitor vehicles in the UK. 50. The Hansa 1800 benefited from a four-speed gear box, with synchromesh between the top two ratios.