In the past few weeks, as you might imagine, ive spent quite a lot of time on the telephone to various people in california, and i must admit its been rather enjoyable. This transmission includes active rev matching, a feature that matches engine and vehicle speed for. I would have said it is based on personal preference but now that youve added that word, i should go in more detail. The new gm 8l90 eightspeed automatic, which will also go to work in the 2015 fullsize trucks and suvs equipped with the 6. The first car was delivered in the 3rd quarter of 20. This model was officially introduced for the 2014 model year as the first to bear the corvette stingray name since the 1976 third generation mode. For the c7, the standard corvette transmission is a tremec tr6070 7speed manual transmission.
According to the epa, the 2014 corvette with sevenspeed manual transmission averages 17 mpg in city driving and 29 mpg on the highway. You car will benefit from a stall converter if you drag race or street race. Our c7 corvette stingrayz06grand sport 2014plus airbag warning cover overlays will cover up these ugly. Though some may not appreciate it, from a marketing stand point, it is a tough feat to persuade new customers to an otherwise niche brand. Lt5 automatic camaro zl1 takes on a manual c7 corvette zr1 from a roll showing how important shift speed is published on 04242018 07. We have included all the c6 corvette owners manuals below for free to download. Chevy hasnt shown us a running z06 in the flesh, but the company did let us sample the new eightspeed automatic in the 2015 stingray and chevy claims that the new box is quicker in a straight line than the manual. The 2014 c7 stingray was available with a 7speed manual or 6speed auto. Contributing member of the national corvette museum. R race car and offers a supercharged 650 horsepower and 650 lb. Sep 18, 2016 thanks friends for all for the valuable feedback.
Get the results, specs, and photos at car and driver. Fuel economy is just about even in the manual automatic transmission debate. Affected vehicles include 201519 corvettes as well. The eight speed automatic corvette stingray does not suck at all. When you add the word better, it changes the whole question. I also expected that the torqueconverter automatic, would sap power as well. The 2014 corvette stingray features a standard sevenspeed manual transmission or an optional sixspeed automatic transmission. Full instrumented test of the corvette z06 convertible with its 8speed automaticits seriously quick. C7 sales guide c7 corvette owners manual c7 navigation system basics c7 infotainment manual mylink details book stingray details book z51 stingray track day setup. Z06 was engineered to be the ultimate drivers car an expression of pure performance. May 11, 2015 chevrolet corvette z06 automatic with z07 performance package, from. It is the same gearbox that will be an option in the upcoming 2015 corvette z06, the first time that model has even had an automatic. See automatic transmission 0 189 or manual transmission 0 194.
Jan 24, 2014 2014 chevrolet corvette stingray manual vs. A quick look at the corvettes 7speed, triple overdrive. The corvette c7 z06 is one of the finest sports cars to come out of bowling green. Classaction lawsuit filed against gm over alleged defects. Two out of five corvette stingray owners going manual. Instead of a manual or a traditional automatic transmission, the 2020 corvette will feature a new 8speed dualclutch transmission. C3 corvette manual transmission conversion 19681982.
The automatic z06 crossed the quartermile mark in 11. Mar 07, 2017 2015 c7 corvette image gallery introduction the introduction of the allnew seventhgeneration corvette stingray in 2014 changed the global perception of the corvette from being a better than average american sports car to a performance driven, formfollowsfunction supercar capable of competing on the world stage. The 2019 corvette offers two transmissions a 7speed manual and an 8speed automatic. Oct 04, 20 2014 chevy corvette stingray with manual transmission. Namely that the thrill of driving an automatic corvette, given todays technology, is on par with driving a manual.
A sticky dilemma the new c8 corvette is the first generation of the corvette that will be automatic only. In other words, this wasnt just a chance to see how good the. General motors is already facing a lawsuit over alleged cooling problems with some of its c7 corvette z06 models. So much so, that it was developed in tandem with the c7. But there is one question that is constantly asked. Corvette c7 the chevrolet corvette c7 is a seventh generation of sports car produced by the chevrolet division of general motors. C7 automatic is faster than 7 sp manual corvette forum. Jan 20, 2017 when you add the word better, it changes the whole question. Canadamexico black plate 1,1 7576293 2015 crc 61714 in brief 11 in brief instrument panel. C7 automatic is fast than 7sp manual this video is kind of long but it gives good information on the c7 so enjoy the video link at about the. Aug 20, 2014 chevrolet has officially revealed the new 8l90 eightspeed automatic transmission destined for duty in the 2015 corvette. Chevys hotly anticipated c7 corvette stingray started deliveries last month, and here is some early data about what they are ordering. Song is blank by disfigure provided by nocopyrightsounds. Whether youre maintaining your shark corvette or completing a full restoration, our selection of c3 corvette shifter and transmission parts is unsurpassed.
Ive driven a m7 c7 z51 and a a8 c7 z51 back to back. Redesigned c8 corvette stingray ditches manual transmission. Specs datasheet with technical data and performance data plus an analysis of the direct market competition of chevrolet corvette stingray coupe z51 automatic in 2016, the model with 3door hatchback coupe targa roof body and v8 6162 cm3 374. My new c7 gear box is a great improvement over the last generation and as for the rev matching, it gets little use. Most importantly, brandont619 takes direct aim at one of our central arguments in the ongoing debate. Also, unless you are a very skilled driver with a manual, the automatic will cream you every time. A sticky dilemma the new c8 corvette is the first generation of the corvette that will be automaticonly. A top track speed of 212 mph makes the 2019 zr1 the fastest production corvette ever. There are a multitude of options between the stingray and the z06.
Many motoring journals say it shifts faster than your average dual clutch auto found in various high end sports cars, such as the porsche pdk dual clutch. Its a supercar thats at once luxurious and overwhelmingly capable, delivering the icons fastest, most powerful, most advanced performance in a production corvette to date. The real reason the new c8 corvette isnt available with a manual. Chevrolet has officially revealed the new 8l90 eightspeed automatic transmission destined for duty in the 2015 corvette. The 2017 chevrolet corvette z06 is expected to bring several updates along with a possible midcycle enhancement. Simply click on the image or link to get your copy. The eight speed automatic corvette stingray does not suck. Rumour has it later variants, with higher levels of performance, may be available with a manual. Quick comparison of c7 vs c6 z06 magazine test results. The 2019 chevrolet corvette z06 is an oldschool, unfiltered assault on the senses, delivering 650 horsepower and 650 poundfeet of torque, a 3.
We can see that most c7 owners do not want the hassle of changing gears themselves, and so do not mind losing a fraction in terms of performance. Auto many motoring journals say it shifts faster than your averag. It was awarded with automobile of the year 2014 by automobile magazine. Chevrolet says that the corvette stingray has a 060 mph 96 kph time of 3.
We managed just under five seconds in the coupe with a manual transmission and just over five. Zr1 has returned to the throne to push the corvette legacy to its highest point ever. Having had extensive experience with both a 2015 corvette 8 speed auto and the 7 speed manual, which one do i prefer. The c6 corvette owners manuals were easy to find which is great.
I have been looking at 2lt stingrays and was really thinking manual. The different collections related to spy pictures and expert information confirm this particular. Early models included 6speed automatic transmission. Apr 22, 2015 full instrumented test of the corvette z06 convertible with its 8speed automaticits seriously quick. Mike street speed 717 and i got together for a little bit of a race to see just how much faster the c7 corvette zr1 automatic is than the c7. Canadamexico black plate 5,1 6007198 2014 crc 2514 introduction v vehicle symbol chart. The difference between checkered flag and second place is measured in. Aug 22, 2018 the 2019 chevrolet corvette z06 is an oldschool, unfiltered assault on the senses, delivering 650 horsepower and 650 poundfeet of torque, a 3. Aug 21, 2014 the new gm 8l90 eightspeed automatic, which will also go to work in the 2015 fullsize trucks and suvs equipped with the 6. Only 23 percent of 2016 chevrolet corvettes have manual. For the first time, the base corvette isnt available with a manual transmission. Hats off to the 9249 corvette customers who are saving the manuals. However we understand gm want to maintain this calm with regard to because lengthy as.
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