Billtre

Found this and looks like there could be a change. I love the manual gear box but Ferrari and Lambo's etc have very quick auto tranny's, anyway, interesting video

http://www.corvetteblogger.com/2011/...-road-atlanta/

Overdrive

That's a manual with paddles their talking about isn't it?

7t2vette

Yes it is. It's a sequential shift transmission. Rumor has it that the C7 will have a 7spd dual clutch transmission with the paddle shift.

Billtre

A buddy has the BMW M3 with the dual clutch and has always been adamant that a manual tranny was better till he tried the dual clutch auto, now he would be hard pressed to to go back to the manual.

Overdrive

A dual mode manual would be nice. Shift normally if you want, go to paddle mode for when you don't.

That way I could have the stick I like and my wife who doesn't drive stick (yet) could drive it too.

Here's a R&T article comparing the trans types: http://www.roadandtrack.com/auto-new...hift-gearboxes

MOSPORT1

the Corvette ALMS cars are now paddle shift,,,,

rpanesar

This is definitely a step in the right direction....this technology is much needed in the vette to keep up with the competition.

TGstring

no clutch = no sale for me.

Oh well...

Billtre

I agree, and I would by one.

Racer

How's your 8 track working...

VETFEVER

A dual clutch does not have a "stick" - it still only use paddles. A dual clutch system is a paddle-type tranny that is different from other paddle-type trannies in that two clutches are used instead of just one so that one clutch is driving the car in the gear currently selected while the other clutch is already engaged in the next gear. When you hit the paddle to shift up a gear, the second clutch takes over in the higher gear while the other clutch now sets up with the next higher gear - and so on....all of this equals faster shifts...

VETFEVER

Hey Tony - I just sold my cassette deck last week after discovering CD's

NOCRISIS

you jumped right over cassettes,,,,,

Cdn Z06 Mike

I have to agree though.... as nice as the SST is a true manual gearbox is the biggest reason why I enjoy the Z06! I like the Z06 BECAUSE you can only get it in manual. But then GM hasn't exactly been in the forefront of good business decisions when it comes to Corvette (as evidenced with LG Motorsports). If the Corvette goes this direction I'd much rather drive a GTR then. At least you have AWD and a kick *** interior with gobs of power vs cheap plastic.

awesomegt2

If the Corvette goes this direction I'd much rather drive a GTR then. At least you have AWD and a kick *** interior with gobs of power vs cheap plastic.[/QUOTE]

Your getting warmer.

Cdn Z06 Mike

Your getting warmer. [/QUOTE]

Best of all "E" ...I can get it in red too

awesomegt2

Best of all "E" ...I can get it in red too

[/QUOTE]



I do not believe that the colour Red is exclusive to Corvettes or Nissans, Dude.

tlaselva

Your comment makes me laugh. Globs of power? Have you looked at the power ratings of the cars in question?
If an interior matter to you that much, then there's a tuner in Vaughan that will make a Vette interior rival any Porche, Ferrari or Bently, let alone a GT-R.

For those of you that are frowning upon a DCT, don't knock it until you try it.

Had something similar to a DCT tranny in my BMW M3 I used to have called the SMG. No where as refined or advanced as the current DCT's and I'd pay a pretty penny if it was available in the Vette. Adds an unexpected dimension to the driving experience.

awesomegt2

These are not my comments, I cannot take credit for that statement check CDN Z06 Mikes post. I was merely quoting him.

Cdn Z06 Mike

Yep, them was my comments and I stand by them. Some things Corvette needs to leave alone and an Automatic in a Z06 from factory would make me heave. If that does happen I believe there are better choices out there but as long as the Z06 is a manual gearbox then I will Drive a vette. If you compare interiors of cars half the Vette's price by GM they are better. For a premium Halo car it should be better for the price being charged. Z06 and GTR are similar in price yet look at the technology you get in the GTR. Its a complete package which is where GM should have fixed this out of the gate. I happen to love big engines with RWD and stick. Take that combo away and I'd move in a heart beat.