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I think it retaining the Small Block V8 is more important than saving the manual when it comes to the 'Vette. Heck if the mid-engine 'Vette gains a DOHC engine, it could signal the end of the Small Block in performance cars or the Small Block period if GM wants to keep commonality between the car/truck engines. I can't imagine GM developing new LT engines just for the Camaro. Unless they do mean for the Camaro to take the 'Vette's place as America's affordable sports car.
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The Corvette has already had a DOHC motor..the LT5 in the C4 ZR1...
If it does get a DOHC motor, it won't signal the end of the OHV V8 unless GM wants it to die. |
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But GM is going to do cheaper versions of the mid engine Vette as well that will bring the price back down to where it should be. I've read about this before....of course nothing was set in stone when I read it but it made perfect sense. Eventually, the Corvette will be exclusively mid-engine, and they will have the lower/mid range 60 - 70K Corvettes available. that's what is exciting to me...the thought of a mid engine car with superb performance for Corvette prices. (which is basically what the Corvette does now...just not mid engine) Quote:
When they stop making manuals, then I'll understand.
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09-14-2016, 11:44 AM | #117 |
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Show us on the doll where the bad automatic touched you.
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09-14-2016, 11:48 AM | #118 |
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09-14-2016, 12:31 PM | #119 |
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Well, he did say he's butt hurt, so that kind of narrows it down.
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09-14-2016, 12:37 PM | #120 |
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Hate to break it to ya but ... the SS can be had with an automatic too.
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Fortunately in 10-20 years I'll be old enough I'll have a legitimate excuse to want paddle shifters... lol
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If the rumors that the BG plant will have two lines..it's entirely possible that we'll see a split platform generation.
However, eventually in the interest of cost and "brand refinement", I suspect all Corvettes will eventually be midengine. Remember folks, GM wants to move all its brands and models up market, the Corvette will become even more of the "status symbol"..aka "if you can't afford it, you're not worthy of it".
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