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? |
Too much power for the A6 and they suck balls for performance cars,
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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. |
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.
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Originally Posted by 355Spider
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Too much power for the A6 and they suck balls for performance cars,
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Automatics are for lesser vehicles.
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If people are buying the ZR1 for status, there must be no status with automatic transmission. OP answered his own question.
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Too few people ask for it.
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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.
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Originally Posted by 355Spider
(Post 1576956514)
Too much power for the A6 and they suck balls for performance cars,
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Originally Posted by 355Spider
(Post 1576956514)
Too much power for the A6 and they suck balls for performance cars,
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Originally Posted by 355Spider
(Post 1576956514)
they suck balls for performance cars
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I think Jeremy Clarkson said it best. "Its nice to have all this power and a proper manual gear box, not those STUPID flappy paddles!" (are you listening ferrari) :rofl:
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Originally Posted by racerns
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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.
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. jas |
Originally Posted by breecher_7
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I think Jeremy Clarkson said it best. "Its nice to have all this power and a proper manual gear box, not those STUPID flappy paddles!" (are you listening ferrari) :rofl:
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GM just wants to make sure that people lacking the proper skills don't get behind the wheel of the ZR1.
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Originally Posted by Reciprocal
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GM just wants to make sure that people lacking the proper skills don't get behind the wheel of the ZR1.
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. :cheers: |
I have herd the auto ctsv's have problems holding up due to all the power.
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Originally Posted by 32DUECE
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I have herd the auto ctsv's have problems holding up due to all the power.
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!). :rofl: |
Originally Posted by 32DUECE
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I have herd the auto ctsv's have problems holding up due to all the power.
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