[ZR1] Why no automatic for ZR1?
#1
Why no automatic for ZR1?
I know it is suppose to be a so called track car; but most people buy it for the status - looks and total speed. Those who go to the track are the ZO6 drivers.
I know that GM has not have the money to develop a dual clutch transmission yet.
Any thoughts on why Chevrolet does not offer the option of an "automatic" for the ZR1?
I know that GM has not have the money to develop a dual clutch transmission yet.
Any thoughts on why Chevrolet does not offer the option of an "automatic" for the ZR1?
#3
I will dispute that most people buy it for status or looks.
I do not know what total speed is. Is that the same as overall performance? If so, I will postulate that is why most people buy it.
That said, if one has a true physical limitation such that he/she cannot operate a clutch, then I would think a tuner shop could equip a ZR1 with an automatic transmission that would hold up satisfactorily for street use on street tires.
P.S. Becuase the ZR1 has a lot of torque, that comes online early and over a broad range, I would think an automatic car would do very well on the street.
I do not know what total speed is. Is that the same as overall performance? If so, I will postulate that is why most people buy it.
That said, if one has a true physical limitation such that he/she cannot operate a clutch, then I would think a tuner shop could equip a ZR1 with an automatic transmission that would hold up satisfactorily for street use on street tires.
P.S. Becuase the ZR1 has a lot of torque, that comes online early and over a broad range, I would think an automatic car would do very well on the street.
Last edited by Trapper Sean; 03-04-2011 at 07:15 AM.
#4
Race Director
If any corvette has an automatic, I don't want it. JMHO. This was all debated over the past five years with the Z06. Just interchange Z06 with ZR1 and you will have all the pros and cons.
#8
Le Mans Master
Too few people ask for it.
#9
Melting Slicks
An automatic with a converter would be showing the manual guys their tail lights at the drag strip. That 2.2? first gear with a 3.42 is not ideal for drag strip.
#11
Melting Slicks
The CTS-V has an auto and while it does not have quite the same power it is a good 800lb heavier which puts alot of stress on a tranny. I am sure GM could make one live in a ZR1 if the wanted. I am not saying that they should, just that they could.
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So essentially the answer stays: they don't have an automatic that'll work with the ZR1's (or the Z06's) torque output. Trust me, they'd do it if it were cost effective.
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#15
Team Owner
Yeah, those stupid flappy paddles should be replaced with a cluch and a manual tranny on F1. For maximum racing performance, you do NOT want a manual transmission nor do you want what GM has available currently. Give me what Porsche and Ferrari have, flappy paddles and all.
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I wouldn't mind GM offering an automatic for the ZR1 and Z06...I certainly wouldn't buy it, but more power to them. I'll stick with my nice six-speed manual.
However, if and when, GM develops a top-notch world-class dual-clutch 7 or 8 speed transmission and straps an LS9 or an equivalent engine to it, I would seriously consider getting it.
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I have owned automatics and have nothing against them, but there's just something about rowing your own gears that makes hair grow on your chest and testosterone flow through your veins (what does that say about my girlfriend, who also drives a manual? SORRY SARA!).
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