The L in the title signified that the transmission as an engine that sits longitudinally. The number 4 in the title indicates that the transmission is a 4 speed transmission. Additionally, the 4L60E’s name states a tremendous amount about the transmission. The 4L60E transmission is equipped to withstand as well as a handle the max engine torque of 360 lb.-ft. This was generally caused by buildup of debris. Given its performance, there were common issues with the transmission the component’s ability to use the reverse gear was seen as a grave issue. Then, there was the addition of the electronic control that improved the performance of this transmission tremendously. Additionally, the transmission also featured strong fuel economy performance. The low speed performance capability was one of them. The popularity of this transmission was based on many of the carryover features. This transmission can still be found in light-duty van applications and even in the overseas market in the Holden Commodore. With this transmission not as widespread as it once was, there are still some applications that GM uses for this 1998 transmission. As the arrived in 1996, it was not fully created in until 1998. With many variations, the easiest to recognize externally is the removable bell-housing found on the late model 4L60E transmissions. Given such, the differentiation occurred in 1996. The 4L60E can be classified into both an early version as well as a late version.