2020 Corvette

[BCreekDave]

Really wonder why they haven't created a "clutch by wire" yet, just for the few who really want a manual trans experience. Have a servo-hydraulic throwout bearing and a servo shifter with mechanical detents for shift feel. This could even have an override for full auto mode where you don't even have to push the clutch if you don't want to.

[Pusher_Man]

I’m 15 mins away from the plant and remember when the C7s first come out. I was told most were sticks from guys working the line. If there was a stick option then I’d be very tempted to buy a C8. With no option, then I’ll most likely admire from a distance. Nothing beats being able to row the gears yourself and red line and downright abuse something like I did my stick ZL1. Sticks are getting to be a harder and harder sell with being “slower” and a lot of younger people not knowing how to drive one...but boy they don’t know what they’re missing

[Lee Stewart]

Move to LA (or any other big traffic congested city) and then tell me how wonderful driving a stick is.

[Pusher_Man]

Originally Posted by Lee Stewart

Move to LA (or any other big traffic congested city) and then tell me how wonderful driving a stick is.

Yes, I’m sure you’re right. Thankfully where I live we don’t have a traffic light in our whole county...aka stick heaven!

And yes, a flat pane would be cool.

Seems like Corvette is always many years behind others when it comes to this technology. I’m sure it’s all bc of money and keeping the costs down, but DCT, flat pane, mid engine, electric, turbo, etc. have all been out for years now. Eventually, it all tends to finally trickle down to Vettes.

[southernfriedcj]

I'm impressed. That is a lot of car for 60k. About the price of a loaded 1/2 ton pickup truck.

That being said, I don't care for exotics(Lambos, ect) and the new Vette looks like an exotic.

The only thing that looks more ridiculous than on old man in a muscle car(me) is an old man in an exotic.

[Stefano]

Can’t wait to get my hands on one and track it.

[1970Bluel78]

No Stick ? Govt Motors what have you done

[70 copo]

IMO History repeats... the last time we watched this play out was in 1984 with the hybrid 4+3 skip shift transmission but this time the matter is reversed with a manual option on the wire built onto the computer controlled automatic.

And just like 1984 the foundation for this silliness is today's emission approvals. In 1984 it was California.

Now it is sales in any country or area that has committed to the Paris accord.

If GM gets beat up enough by customers and the automotive press for not having a manual you can bet they will find a way to offer one later in production. Ford is taking the same gamble with the 2020 Mustang GT 500 going with only the Tremec seven-speed dual-clutch automatic.

But do not worry too much. In 10 years we will be having an entirely different discussion. Instead of "no stick" we will be asking how long will we be able to buy a car with a steering wheel?

[Late BrakeU2]

Originally Posted by 70 copo

IMO History repeats... the last time we watched this play out was in 1984 with the hybrid 4+3 skip shift transmission but this time the matter is reversed with a manual option on the wire built onto the computer controlled automatic.

And just like 1984 the foundation for this silliness is today's emission approvals. In 1984 it was California.

Now it is sales in any country or area that has committed to the Paris accord.

If GM gets beat up enough by customers and the automotive press for not having a manual you can bet they will find a way to offer one later in production. Ford is taking the same gamble with the 2020 Mustang GT 500 going with only the Tremec seven-speed dual-clutch automatic.

But do not worry too much. In 10 years we will be having an entirely different discussion. Instead of "no stick" we will be asking how long will we be able to buy a car with a steering wheel?

GM does listen to it's customers,at least for performance cars. When the ZL1LE came out, stick only, now offered with A10. And the 19 Camaro refresh is thankfully going back to 17-18 front end fascia's after wholesale dislike.

[Tenney]

Factory line is manual doesn't work on this platform, doesn't best suit mid-engine layout and is a performance compromise; minimizing capabilities of other components/electronics. Oh, and no one buys them. 8-spd DCT for now. Wouldn't be surprised if there's an electric variant at some point ...?