04-07-2014, 03:53 PM | #1 |
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2015 Stingray to offer 8-Speed Automatic!
GM's Press Release today:
2015 Corvette Stingray to Offer Eight-Speed Automatic. |
04-07-2014, 05:53 PM | #2 |
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Very interesting!
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04-07-2014, 07:26 PM | #3 |
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Thankfully Chevy is going to install the 8 speed auto in the new 2015 Corvette. I am very grateful that they are not going to wait until the 2016 model. If it truly can out perform a PDK transmission, it is going to be a heck of of a transmission.
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04-07-2014, 11:19 PM | #4 |
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I would have loved to get an 8-speed auto but I'm glad I didn't wait until the 2015 model to get it. I'm happy with my A6 and look forward to actual reviews of the new 8-speed tranny. Nothing says I can't keep my Stingray a year or two and buy another one!
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04-07-2014, 11:59 PM | #5 |
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So is this better than a manual?
What's the % hp drop with going with this tranny vs. manual?
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04-08-2014, 06:14 PM | #6 |
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04-10-2014, 01:28 PM | #7 |
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I have an 8-speed auto in my A5, and absolutely love it. I'm very excited to see this in the Vette!
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04-25-2014, 07:37 PM | #8 |
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About the 8 speed
The 8 speed automatic will be in the 2015.But let me get this straight you will still be able to get A 7 speed manual is that correct?
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04-25-2014, 08:54 PM | #9 |
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Does anyone have any idea what kind mpg bump the new 8 speed will provide? are we just looking at 1 or 2 mpg or something greater?
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04-27-2014, 05:56 PM | #10 |
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Love it-I would LOVE to see it better the Porsche PDK.
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04-27-2014, 06:22 PM | #11 |
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GM stated a 5% increase in MPG or about 1.5 MPG. It might break 30 MPG Highway when the EPA stats come out later this year.
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08-22-2014, 09:54 AM | #13 |
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08-22-2014, 11:00 AM | #14 |
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I thought the LT1 was Direct Injection.
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