Abstract: A family of multi-speed power transmissions included in powertrains having an engine and a final drive, wherein each transmission family member includes three planetary gearsets and five torque-transmitting mechanisms. The torque-transmitting mechanisms are engaged in combinations of two to establish a reverse drive ratio and six forward speed ratios between an input shaft and an output shaft. The torque-transmitting mechanisms include three rotating type torque-transmitting mechanisms and two stationary type torque-transmitting mechanisms. The three planetary gearsets include two continuously connected links between members of the first two planetary gearsets and one continuously connecting link between the second and third planetary gearsets. Each of the planetary gearsets may be either of the single pinion type or of the double pinion type of planetary gearset.