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Originally Posted by Gohan
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Would have loved to see a dual clutch paddle system on the new Corvette. Hopefully it comes as an available option in later model years.
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I'd love nothing more than to see one in the C7. Not holding my breath for now though. Although Ford has developed a dual clutch transmission in house (a rather crappy one as well) GM seems content to solider along with their current 6 speed slushbox and then release the anticipated 8 speed when ready. The C7 does have some packaging issues with the rearward located transmission AND serious torque numbers to deal with. Hence the truck/4X4 transmissions used in the past. But if GM and Tadge are truly dead serious about keeping a 'Vette up in the "best sports car in the world" discussion, then a DCT is mandatory in the future IMHO. Even if they put in an 8 speed auto that can hang with the current 8 speed Aisin and ZF boxes, there's just no comparison with the sheer shift speed of a dual clutch setup IMHO. Go drive an Audi S4/S5 with S-Tronic.
$0.02. I'm sure GM knows this, I'll shut up now.