Paulchristian

Thank you GM for continuing to offer a proper gearbox.

7LitreC5

Wouldn't ever consider an automatic in a Vette.

Supersonic_ZR1

69 Topless Vette

Needs to be a manual. I love to shift. Still drive an '03 Silverado 5 speed daily,235,000 miles. ( No manual available in GM trucks for last 7 years.)

slief

My first thought would be to go with a stick. My 2014 Z51 is a stick just like my C6 Z06 was. I'm not a big fan of auto's in a sports car. I really do love stick shift sports cars but having said that, I will give serious consideration to the 8 speed transmission if it proves to be all it's cracked up to be.

K B Vettin

stick fosho

Z06 RB

Maybe when I get old, I'll get the auto.

mattkilla2015

Keep that open mind. I've driven a dct similar to Porsches (gti) and I also agree that its runner then any manual I've driven. For me its not just the super fast shifts but the way the car feels as you change gears. That's what makes a dct special and fun for me (besides the ultra quick shifts) I don't know if or even now gm can get that feeling using a torque tube. Yes it might shift faster, but the feeling of the car disengaging and then engaging the clutches will not be there.

JockItch

You and I think the exact same way. I'm skeptical, regardless of how great of an auto it is, that it will be able to communicate the same feeling to the driver as a proper DCT. That's feeling that you describe is critical to me and that's why I'm at about 95% manual... for now.

Unreal

Auto but I do like pie too.

kstine98

I swore this time I would get the stick (I have the Auto in my stingray), but with the A8 being introduced, and getting comfortable with the paddle, I am again leaning toward the A8.

dvandentop

stick so the wife cant drive it or want to take it out

also made the mistake of getting a trans am ws6 in an auto and damn i hate it after about a month.

phantasms

I don't mind the auto option but I'm shocked by the results.

Stick here.

Best,
Gene

Mike's LS3

I would lean heavily towards the manual, however if the auto is significantly faster, then I would reconsider.

Torchsport

I've been waiting for this reply.

dvandentop

surprised it took 50 some post

Jasil

It all depends how good that automatic is lol. I hate traditional slushboxes, but if they can make it behave like a DCT meaning the minute I flick that paddle it shifts no delay, no waiting, just done gear up or gear down.

Exciting times now it's wait and see.........

Vetteman Jack

I simply cannot pay nearly $100K for a car, but if I could I would lean towards the automatic, especially if it performs as well as they predict.

Cypher

I used to say the exact same thing…but once you’ve done it, you get over it quick.

I love the manual in my C6Z, however, if the new auto turns out to be as good as GM claims…it’s got my “lazy-side” really thinkin’ about it.

HolyRoller

Since (if and only if a convertible is announced soon) this will be a lifetime daily driver, I'll take three pedals as long as I can physically work them, just because it's more fun and increasingly rarer. But I suspect I could learn to live with this A8. Those who think DCT is an end in itself should try the C7's auto option before they dismiss it.