If the mid-engine Corvette is not available with a manual transmission...
09-07-2017, 05:59 PM
#182
Drifting
09-08-2017, 03:30 PM
#183
Melting Slicks
Given a choice, I would still choose a traditional manual transmission over an automatic... in a Corvette 
There is just something raw... a direct connection with the car that you get with a manual transmission, that feel is lacking in an automatic.
About the C8, nowadays practically every sports car with an automatic can be driven in "manual mode." Yes I know, it's not the same and it won't satisfy the purists. But without a true manual transmission, I guess it's the next best thing...?
There is just something raw... a direct connection with the car that you get with a manual transmission, that feel is lacking in an automatic.
About the C8, nowadays practically every sports car with an automatic can be driven in "manual mode." Yes I know, it's not the same and it won't satisfy the purists. But without a true manual transmission, I guess it's the next best thing...?
Last edited by DGXR; 09-08-2017 at 03:34 PM.
09-10-2017, 12:24 PM
#184
Racer
I have owned a Gallardo ( manny tranny ) for years and I thoroughly enjoy rowing thru the gears. Egear = BORING.
They should offer new owners a choice. They will sell. F430s & Gallardos are actually fetching a premium over autos. So the demand is still there. I admit it is waning though.
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jagamajajaran (09-10-2017)
Well said
09-17-2017, 10:22 PM
#186
Race Director
I love driving manual corvettes but if the new rear mid engine corvette is offered with a DCT I'd order it.
I believe a manual transmission will still be on the menu for corvettes ....just as Porsche has found purist love manuals..
I believe a manual transmission will still be on the menu for corvettes ....just as Porsche has found purist love manuals..
