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While I have no issues w/storage, this extra space might’ve been useful on non-E-Rays. I surmise cutting an access hole into the tunnel would’ve compromised the rigidity of the chassis, added weight, and the relocation of the cooling lines, wiring, electronics, etc.
Just a guess, but looks like access to that area would be a challenge.
Probably, but just making the armrest deeper would’ve been a plus… but you can see the cooling lines running on top, and the rigidity matter. Just seems like a lot of wasted space… maybe put a subwoofer in there 😂
I’ve been watching a lot of narco smuggling shows on Hulu… that empty tunnel could be my ticket to financial freedom. A few trips across the border and I’ll be made.
I agree. If they really wanted a manual, they could’ve made it work.
They sell every DTC they make. Manual has been a low take rate (26% for C7, down from 33% if I recall from C6.). It would be a lower rake against this higher performing DTC.
If they wanted a manual C8 to have the same gross profit percentage as the DTC, it would likely be a $9,900 option. They'd be developing an EXPENSIVE package and amortizing the design cost across likely 4,000 cars.
The decision was based on declining customer demand and unfavorable economics. Not engineering.
They sell every DTC they make. Manual has been a low take rate (26% for C7, down from 33% if I recall from C6.). It would be a lower rake against this higher performing DTC.
If they wanted a manual C8 to have the same gross profit percentage as the DTC, it would likely be a $9,900 option. They'd be developing an EXPENSIVE package and amortizing the design cost across likely 4,000 cars.
The decision was based on declining customer demand and unfavorable economics. Not engineering.
This.
There was no existing manual transaxle that would handle the torque, so it would have required designing a new gearbox from scratch. Would have cost hundreds of millions of dollars in R&D and testing for something that might have sold 5,000 units a year. Cost prohibitive. GM says they approached Tremec and others, and no one was interested in developing something that would sell in such low numbers and not be portable to other platforms.
As far as using that space for storage, the coolant lines between the engine and radiators run through there. Maybe a good place to bring home carryout Chinese, but not very useful otherwise.
Extra Storage?
