Interview w/ Corvette Chief Engineer explains why 6 speed auto (and not 8) chosen
Some interesting bits:
He explains why the choice to go with a 6 speed automatic transmission (and not 8 speed) - see 10:30 into video. Basically reason is that the 6 speed is good for high torque engine like the LT1, while fitting an 8 speed just adds weight and mass. Also says that they haven't shared everything about the car yet (woohoo!). |
I'll take my 7 speed though.
He was extremely smooth with his wording. I just sat there and:sad: |
Launch Control in the automatic transmission :D
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Pretty sure an 8 speed will work its way into the Corvette eventually.
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All Great Info....
:thumb: "..and holding back a little..." :becky: |
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I can understand an 8-speed on a high revving European engine because you have to keep the engine inside a certain small band of rpms to have any useable torque. But on a big displacement American V8? Meh. |
Trucks are all slated to get it in the near future with the new V8s. I'm just assuming Corvette will eventually.
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I'm betting the trucks are getting them more for fuel economy. When hauling something, you can have a pretty big impact on gas usage if you have another gear between 4th and 5th or 5th and 6th...
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...but since the only thing a Corvette is hauling is ass... :D
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If AFM can be manually toggled-off at a beckon call, I'd be rejoicing. :thumb:
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It will likely only be defeat-able with a tune, much like Camaro's AFM. AFM is not an enthusiast-friendly option IMHO. |
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