2006 automatic/ performance axle
Team Owner
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From: San Francisco CA
2.56 gears Forget it! I used to have those gear in what was thought to be a fast car
A 1978 Trans-Am with a Pontiac 400 engine..that car was just too heavy it was a DOG and couldn't get out of its own way. Good freeway cruiser but no acceleration. Just too heavy. 2.56 forget it 3.15's and up 
Racer
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From: NW Suburbs Illinois
Special Edition
Originally Posted by LS WON
This special issue of Corvette Quarterly does it come in the mail to the regular subscribers like myself or do you have to purchase frrom a newsstand. In any event do you know what is on the cover of this special edition magazine so that I can identifiy it easier and faster. 
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From: San Francisco CA
Be right back I will check my issues.
Originally Posted by TRJ
LS WON, The "Special Edition" I spoke of was a one time edition to "Corvette Quarterly" magazine subscribers. As I remember, it came out in early '05, associated with the launch of the '05 C6. I would guess in about March. Sorry, cannot remember what was on the cover, other than the words "Special Edition" or "Corvette Special Edition." The whole issue was all about the 2005 C6. Thanks much for your help..
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From: Jacksonville Fl
CI 5-6-7-8-9-10 Vet
Originally Posted by wanta06
Ken's order guide shows the HUD to be part of the 3LT equipment group. It is independant of the tranny option.
http://temp.corvetteforum.net/c5/ken.../2006coupe.pdf
http://temp.corvetteforum.net/c5/ken.../2006coupe.pdf
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Gear-indicator...
As a long time biker (many bikes) I've owned just one that told me which gear I was in. At first I thought "what a dorky idea" but after seeing it work, and using it for 5 years, I now wonder why all bikes don't have it.
Same for A6 I'd guess. HUD is best but unless the HUD-view can be moved up the windshield the demo I got at the local dealer told me I have to stoop to see the HUD (I'm 6'5" and the HUD is a no-go for me). Second-best will be dash-mount and even then the numerals would have to be quite large so a "quick glance" would get the info.
Same for A6 I'd guess. HUD is best but unless the HUD-view can be moved up the windshield the demo I got at the local dealer told me I have to stoop to see the HUD (I'm 6'5" and the HUD is a no-go for me). Second-best will be dash-mount and even then the numerals would have to be quite large so a "quick glance" would get the info.
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From: Damn Connecticut Yankee
Originally Posted by RedHot
When in S mode on the A6, the selected gear is displayed in the HUD. If you don't have the HUD, you won't know what gear you are in.
Q: How did we ever manage without HUDs before!?!?!
A: Ears and tach.
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From: Short Hills, NJ
Originally Posted by TommyV
I think you mean "M" mode. It might be displayed in the instrument panel , we don't know yet.
I hope more costly HUD isn't mandatory with the A6 for the simple/sole purpose of those who don't know what gear they're actually in LOL.
Pro
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From: Centennial CO
Originally Posted by 2000 green hornet
IStandard transmissions will become ever rarer in the future. Many young people can't even drive them anymore
.Even trucks have mostly automatics now
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From: Short Hills, NJ
Originally Posted by TommyV
O.k., I thought "S" was going to be for "Sport" and "M" for manual. So your saying there will be "Drive"/ "Sport" dial or switch?
Can't wait to see final pics of this awesome new toy.
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From: meraux louisiana
Stick Shift and Teens
Originally Posted by SellingBMWforC6
You don't have kids old enough to drive do you. My three teenagers won't go near a slushbox. And the majority of their friends, according to them, feel the same way. Driving a stick is about much more than 0 to 60. I have driven an M3 w/ paddles and I thought it sucked, for many reasons. I predict sticks will be around for at least as long as cars utilize internal combustion engines, and maybe longer. Long live the stick!
I do have teenagers. Most have older foreign cars and the stick shifts were cheaper. I notice as the foreign cars improve, automatics are moving into their slots. The little discount Nissan and Toyota trucks and small cars came mostly with manuals. Now look at them. Lots have automatics
.I myself love a manual, but only for a few minutes at a time , and for sure not while I am in city traffic
,Good luck with your prediction. I would think manuals will be only for enthuaists in the future. People love comfort
. And they will be very expensive as they are phased out. Our Corvette and other great sports cars excluded. Our Corvette will always have a manual option I would think
because it is a driver's car.
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From: meraux louisiana
Slushbox?
What kind of automatic are you talking about. Todays automatics with rpm matching, 6 and 7 speeds, and locking torque converters are far from slushbox automatics of old 
. I had an old Buick that had a Dynaflow automatic one speed. That was a SLUSH BOX! Terrible off the line, but oh so smooth and fast on a roll.
Automatics today are not far behind manuals in performance runs. I understand that many people at the track use a 2 speed powerglide automatic for straight line racing.
For the fun and comfort they give , most people in Corvettes want an automatic. A good one, not a slushbox of old. Let us hope the new A6 will give a 6 speed manual a good run for it's money! That way we can have the best of both worlds.
. I had an old Buick that had a Dynaflow automatic one speed. That was a SLUSH BOX! Terrible off the line, but oh so smooth and fast on a roll. Automatics today are not far behind manuals in performance runs. I understand that many people at the track use a 2 speed powerglide automatic for straight line racing.
For the fun and comfort they give , most people in Corvettes want an automatic. A good one, not a slushbox of old. Let us hope the new A6 will give a 6 speed manual a good run for it's money! That way we can have the best of both worlds.
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From: Massachusetts , USA,
2000 green hornet......Semper Fi , you said it all Woof.........I am taking my 66 , 4 speed, Big/block out for a spin 
guess I have to prove to the teenagers that i am still a man......... A C6 with 6 speed auto is in my future 
Red Convertable as a matter of fact...... Woof
you said it all Woof.........I am taking my 66 , 4 speed, Big/block out for a spin guess I have to prove to the teenagers that i am still a man......... A C6 with 6 speed auto is in my future Red Convertable as a matter of fact...... Woof
Burning Brakes
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From: meraux louisiana
Semper Fi!!!!!!!!!! Right On
Originally Posted by StrayDog
2000 green hornet......Semper Fi , you said it all Woof.........I am taking my 66 , 4 speed, Big/block out for a spin guess I have to prove to the teenagers that i am still a man......... A C6 with 6 speed auto is in my future Red Convertable as a matter of fact...... Woof
you said it all Woof.........I am taking my 66 , 4 speed, Big/block out for a spin guess I have to prove to the teenagers that i am still a man......... A C6 with 6 speed auto is in my future Red Convertable as a matter of fact...... Woof Kids will be kids. Nothing wrong with that. In fact it's fun to borrow my nephews manual. 4 inch exhaust , buzzes so loud it hurts the ears of my neighbors.
The young ricers just love the buzz and those cute 4 cylinders. They soup them up with nitrous, etc, and in a few months they are blown out and time for a new one. A real powerful V8 with a 6 speed manual makes them droooooool
. That's probably why that dummie Mustang GT with the 300 horsepower is on back order Neat car, low price for what you get.Where is GM with a real pony/muscle car for the kids. Most of them can't afford 50 thousand for a REAL car . The Cobalt is just so stylish
. It turns heads everywhere, AWAY!
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From: Damn Connecticut Yankee
Well, y'all, when I sets myself down an' gits to cypherin' I finds out that with them big 'ol tranny gears, why dang it, ya'll can't git a big 'ol rear end, cuzin' them tires aint a-gonna stick when y'all stomp on the 'celerator!
(Sorry, I saw "The Dukes of Hazzard" over the weekend.)
(Sorry, I saw "The Dukes of Hazzard" over the weekend.)
Burning Brakes
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From: Dallas TX
Originally Posted by clem zahrobsky
go to www.gmpowertrain.com click on technology then hydramatic 6 speed RWD for info on the corvette 6 speed auto and you will see it is slower 0-60 than the 4 speed auto with a 3.15 rear gear
Unless the A6 requires an extra shift prior to 60 MPH it would probably be silly to assume it would be slower than an A4 due to the lower take off ratios (and the fact that the article you reference says it has a 4-7% performance improvement over current trannies)
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From: Roanoke VA
A6 data from C6 Product Manager
I just received this info via email from the C6 Product Manager:
The new 6-speed paddle shift automatic has a very quick first gear. Adding two more gears enabled this. Some times customers just look at the rear axle ratio when the first gear ratio is just as important:
4-speed auto with the performance axle had a 3.15 rear axle and a 3.06 first gear ratio which multiplies to 9.64.
The new 6-speed paddle shift has a 2.56 rear axle ratio and a 4.02 first gear ratio which multiplies to 10.29.
The $1250 option price is very affordable for a paddle shifted transmission
when compared to our competitors. Porsche for example charges $3210 for
their tiptronic 5-speed automatic.
The Corvette with the 6-speed paddle shift automatic is available with F55 Magnetic Ride Control or the Z51 Performance Package.
The new 6-speed paddle shift automatic has a very quick first gear. Adding two more gears enabled this. Some times customers just look at the rear axle ratio when the first gear ratio is just as important:
4-speed auto with the performance axle had a 3.15 rear axle and a 3.06 first gear ratio which multiplies to 9.64.
The new 6-speed paddle shift has a 2.56 rear axle ratio and a 4.02 first gear ratio which multiplies to 10.29.
The $1250 option price is very affordable for a paddle shifted transmission
when compared to our competitors. Porsche for example charges $3210 for
their tiptronic 5-speed automatic.
The Corvette with the 6-speed paddle shift automatic is available with F55 Magnetic Ride Control or the Z51 Performance Package.
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From: Short Hills, NJ
Originally Posted by COL Dave L
The new 6-speed paddle shift automatic has a very quick first gear. Adding two more gears enabled this. Some times customers just look at the rear axle ratio when the first gear ratio is just as important:
4-speed auto with the performance axle had a 3.15 rear axle and a 3.06 first gear ratio which multiplies to 9.64.
The new 6-speed paddle shift has a 2.56 rear axle ratio and a 4.02 first gear ratio which multiplies to 10.29.
4-speed auto with the performance axle had a 3.15 rear axle and a 3.06 first gear ratio which multiplies to 9.64.
The new 6-speed paddle shift has a 2.56 rear axle ratio and a 4.02 first gear ratio which multiplies to 10.29.