2020 Chevrolet Corvette Order Guide Reveals LT2 Engine, Z51 Performance Package

Mark114 · 03-25-2019, 08:07 PM

GM Inside News posted an article about the LT2 on the 2020 Corvette Order Guide.

https://www.gminsidenews.com/forums/...ackage-292585/

fivewunoh · 03-25-2019, 08:20 PM

Those packages look crazy.
I'm down for chevy making the corvette it's dual clutch only, halo supercar and making the Camaro the new corvette with manual options.

shaffe · 03-26-2019, 09:01 AM

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Originally Posted by fivewunoh

Those packages look crazy.
I'm down for chevy making the corvette it's dual clutch only, halo supercar and making the Camaro the new corvette with manual options.

I don't think Camaro could survive if positioned as the Corvette option in the Chevy lineup. yes performance wise it would do fine, but Camaro needs lower end trims to survive.

Also the Camaro will never be a Corvette. I think trying to position it as such would alienate the appeal both cars have. Example, owning a brand new corvette for me is a bucket list item. It IS America's sports car. If the time comes when it's right for me to own one, but Corvette has moved upscale and Camaro moved in it's place sorry wouldn't even consider it.

V8 Firebird · 03-26-2019, 09:26 AM

Seems C8 wouldn't have option of stick shift. I guess that those GM die-hard performance fans and manual fans have to look or move to the Camaro.

And C8 seems it will continue our be loved OHV V8 in based one. I think next gen Camaro would get that same LT2 engine in SS model, if GM confirms to continue Camaro.

staples87 · 03-26-2019, 09:49 AM

I'm kind of surprised they're not offering a manual.

I did figure they were going to stick with the A8, since the A10 automatic is too big to fit in the chassis. The DCT (dual clutch transmission) is going to be a really nice added touch.

It sounds like Chevy is going after the European market.

Jeb114 · 03-26-2019, 10:04 AM

Manual transmissions account for just 2 percent of all vehicles sold in 2018, according to data from Edmunds.com. In 2006, 47 percent of new models in the U.S. were offered with automatics and manuals. Now it’s down to 20 percent and dropping sharply.

“For automakers it will be simpler when the manual dies,” said Ivan Drury, senior analyst at Edmunds.com. “It’s kind of a hassle for them to offer both, same with dealers. Given the market forces, it’s going to go away.”

V8 Firebird · 03-26-2019, 10:33 AM

Non stick shift doesn't really mean that they will never offer it again.

Like Porsche didn't want to make sticker for 991 GT3 early. Until they realized only offer DCT couldn't get much profits they want, so they did bring back manual in 991 GT3.

cellsafemode · 03-26-2019, 11:03 AM

meh. I'm not sure who the corvette even appeals to. It's too expensive to get the interest/purchases of a decent market and it's not made with quality parts to get the rich money (still filled with cheap plastic interiors like all US cars). And it likely never will as the stigma would take too long to reverse if they started now. The majority of fans interested in the technical aspects of it can't afford it, those who can usually dont care about the technical reasons why it's better than the competition.

Chevy would do itself a favor and just copy how the mustang lineup works. Same car, trims down to the cheap seats all the way up to the box seats. Make that the camaro lineup (or call it whatever, since the camaro technically died with the fbody), relegate the corvette to limited number exclusive run-offs like the Ford GT.

RealG · 03-26-2019, 11:17 AM

Not surprised it has auto transmission the new GT500 had no manual transmission , they finally introduced the ZL1 1LE with an automatic transmission.
Manual transmissions as indicated by the sales are much much more popular in these threads and on forums than they are in real life.

Raptor Jesus · 03-26-2019, 02:37 PM

All the old people are getting all upset that it's changing. Well... it has to. The core customers who have been buying them are dying...literally. It has to reinvent itself and move with the times or the car will not be around much longer. The purists always get mad when things change but if they didn't we'd all be on bias ply tires and a 4 speed with lap belts.

SteveV · 03-26-2019, 02:43 PM

Are my eyes playing tricks on me, or does the DCT line say "6 speed Auto, dual clutch"?

Seems odd it is a 6 speed vs a 7 or 8 speed.

GearheadSS · 03-26-2019, 02:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SteveV

Are my eyes playing tricks on me, or does the DCT line say "6 speed Auto, dual clutch"?

Seems odd it is a 6 speed vs a 7 or 8 speed.

8 speed DCT.

triggerjerk · 03-26-2019, 02:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Raptor Jesus

All the old people are getting all upset that it's changing. Well... it has to. The core customers who have been buying them are dying...literally. It has to reinvent itself and move with the times or the car will not be around much longer. The purists always get mad when things change but if they didn't we'd all be on bias ply tires and a 4 speed with lap belts.

This. Oh, and give the Camaro SS the LT2 asap. That would cause a stir . . .

GearheadSS · 03-26-2019, 02:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Raptor Jesus

All the old people are getting all upset that it's changing. Well... it has to. The core customers who have been buying them are dying...literally. It has to reinvent itself and move with the times or the car will not be around much longer. The purists always get mad when things change but if they didn't we'd all be on bias ply tires and a 4 speed with lap belts.

Older people tend to buy automatics when it comes to Vettes. About 22% of Vettes sold are manuals. Pretty much the same percentage as manuals for the Camaro.

03-25-2019, 08:07 PM	#1
Mark114 Drives: 2016 2SS Convertible Join Date: May 2012 Location: St. Louis, MO Posts: 1,711 View My Garage	2020 Chevrolet Corvette Order Guide Reveals LT2 Engine, Z51 Performance Package GM Inside News posted an article about the LT2 on the 2020 Corvette Order Guide. https://www.gminsidenews.com/forums/...ackage-292585/

03-26-2019, 09:26 AM	#4
V8 Firebird Drives: ⚡Electric TM3 ⚡ Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: Don't ask me Posts: 177	Seems C8 wouldn't have option of stick shift. I guess that those GM die-hard performance fans and manual fans have to look or move to the Camaro. And C8 seems it will continue our be loved OHV V8 in based one. I think next gen Camaro would get that same LT2 engine in SS model, if GM confirms to continue Camaro. __________________ I always miss that awesome bird. Last edited by V8 Firebird; 03-26-2019 at 09:39 AM.

03-26-2019, 10:33 AM	#7
V8 Firebird Drives: ⚡Electric TM3 ⚡ Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: Don't ask me Posts: 177	Non stick shift doesn't really mean that they will never offer it again. Like Porsche didn't want to make sticker for 991 GT3 early. Until they realized only offer DCT couldn't get much profits they want, so they did bring back manual in 991 GT3. __________________ I always miss that awesome bird.

03-26-2019, 02:43 PM	#11
SteveV Drives: 2018 ZL1 Camaro 6M Red Hot Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Cary, NC Posts: 1,137 View My Garage	Are my eyes playing tricks on me, or does the DCT line say "6 speed Auto, dual clutch"? Seems odd it is a 6 speed vs a 7 or 8 speed. __________________ People are a lot like slinky's: not very helpful most of the time, but they bring a smile to your face when pushed down the stairs...

03-25-2019, 08:20 PM	#2
fivewunoh Drives: 18 NFG 1ss M6 Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: Bay Area, CA Posts: 129	Those packages look crazy. I'm down for chevy making the corvette it's dual clutch only, halo supercar and making the Camaro the new corvette with manual options.

03-26-2019, 09:49 AM	#5
staples87 Drives: 2017 Camaro ZL1 Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: Bel Air, MD Posts: 319	I'm kind of surprised they're not offering a manual. I did figure they were going to stick with the A8, since the A10 automatic is too big to fit in the chassis. The DCT (dual clutch transmission) is going to be a really nice added touch. It sounds like Chevy is going after the European market.

03-26-2019, 10:04 AM	#6
Jeb114 Drives: 2021 300 Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: New Jersey Posts: 968	Manual transmissions account for just 2 percent of all vehicles sold in 2018, according to data from Edmunds.com. In 2006, 47 percent of new models in the U.S. were offered with automatics and manuals. Now it’s down to 20 percent and dropping sharply. “For automakers it will be simpler when the manual dies,” said Ivan Drury, senior analyst at Edmunds.com. “It’s kind of a hassle for them to offer both, same with dealers. Given the market forces, it’s going to go away.”

03-26-2019, 11:03 AM	#8
cellsafemode Drives: 2016 Camaro 1LT Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: California Posts: 3,491	meh. I'm not sure who the corvette even appeals to. It's too expensive to get the interest/purchases of a decent market and it's not made with quality parts to get the rich money (still filled with cheap plastic interiors like all US cars). And it likely never will as the stigma would take too long to reverse if they started now. The majority of fans interested in the technical aspects of it can't afford it, those who can usually dont care about the technical reasons why it's better than the competition. Chevy would do itself a favor and just copy how the mustang lineup works. Same car, trims down to the cheap seats all the way up to the box seats. Make that the camaro lineup (or call it whatever, since the camaro technically died with the fbody), relegate the corvette to limited number exclusive run-offs like the Ford GT.

03-26-2019, 11:17 AM	#9
RealG Drives: 2024 2SS Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: SoCal Posts: 602	Not surprised it has auto transmission the new GT500 had no manual transmission , they finally introduced the ZL1 1LE with an automatic transmission. Manual transmissions as indicated by the sales are much much more popular in these threads and on forums than they are in real life.

03-26-2019, 02:37 PM	#10
Raptor Jesus Banned Drives: Camaro Join Date: Jan 2019 Location: Indiana Posts: 215	All the old people are getting all upset that it's changing. Well... it has to. The core customers who have been buying them are dying...literally. It has to reinvent itself and move with the times or the car will not be around much longer. The purists always get mad when things change but if they didn't we'd all be on bias ply tires and a 4 speed with lap belts.

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