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Old 03-24-2016, 03:31 PM
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Default 10 speed automatic in the new ZR1 Corvette next?

Ok so I own a 2014 with a six speed automatic. Then in 15 along came the eight speed. I thought I had automatic envy but now all the Corvette owners with automatics will have 10 speed envy.

I should be clearer. The new Camaro ZL1 has a ten speed automatic.

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Old 03-24-2016, 03:49 PM
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That would be the ZL1 Camaro, yes.

I prefer to row my own but I will say that the 8-speed auto in my Audi Q5 S-Line is fabulous.
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I agree Nothing has been confirmed about the availability of the 10 speed in the 2017 C7s yet, even the Z06. In hoping that the bash will have give us more info on enhancements for the 2017s. Unless there are some leaks we will just have to wait. . I just don't want to wait until 2018 for the 10 speed.
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Yet another thread about this?
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Originally Posted by Steve_R
Yet another thread about this?
At this point, I'd take a repetitive thread on the transmission over another "Is the Z51 a separate model or an option" thread
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Originally Posted by graj6
At this point, I'd take a repetitive thread on the transmission over another "Is the Z51 a separate model or an option" thread
Or another C8/Zora thread.
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Old 03-24-2016, 09:37 PM
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Originally Posted by graj6
At this point, I'd take a repetitive thread on the transmission over another "Is the Z51 a separate model or an option" thread
... But it's a model!
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All I know is, I had a 9spd chrysler rental for 2 months, waiting for insurance to fix a car I own. WORST transmission I have ever experienced. The thing never could decide which gear to be in. At moderate throttle it was fine, but at low and partial throttles, transition from cruise to acceleration and decel...my GOD...garbage. I would've burned that car if I'd been stuck owning it.

More isn't always better. I can see wanting the 8spd for the shift speed and capability but...I'd stop while you're ahead.

As interesting as the 8spd is, I'd still buy a manual. Simple=higher reliability long term.
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At least not a CVT
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where is Black&White when we need him most?
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Originally Posted by Richard Ames
At least not a CVT
Not yet

I can't wait til the announce a 10 speed manual. I've got to have it, continuous shifting, nothing like it. So much control.

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I apologize to the Forum. I did not realize that the 10 speed subject had been discussed for some time. I do know this, I had a 4 speed automatic in a C5 and now a 6 speed automatic in my C7. In both cases I was perfectly happy with the performance of both cars.
I'll do a better job of research before I start a thread again.
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Originally Posted by Bill17601
I apologize to the Forum. I did not realize that the 10 speed subject had been discussed for some time. I do know this, I had a 4 speed automatic in a C5 and now a 6 speed automatic in my C7. In both cases I was perfectly happy with the performance of both cars.
I'll do a better job of research before I start a thread again.
Don't worry. Steve is wrong about the Z51 model and will be about the ME car too.

It's ok.
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No need to apologize. Many of us long time corvette enthusiasts enjoy your posts.
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Originally Posted by Steve_R
Yet another thread about this?
Some people need the spotlight to enhance the thought they are a legend in their own minds.

I say there are threads about the A10 in the ZL1 for 2017 in all generations' sections including the OFF TOPIC.

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No worries, Bill.
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