Although the automatic equipped 2015 corvette stingray promises to be faster than models equipped with the seven speed manual, some drivers prefer to row their own gears. Corvette c7 vs bmw 5i boils down to manual vs automatic. While i have not driven an automatic in a newer series of corvette to see just how good the auto is, i still would stay with the manual. I am very happy with the manual and find it makes the driving experience more engaging even if i am likely slower in the slaloms than if i had the auto. We drive the 2015 chevrolet corvette z06 for two days, through hundreds of miles of desert and lap after lap on the racing circuit and come away amazed. Aug 21, 2014 the new gm 8l90 eightspeed automatic, which will also go to work in the 2015 fullsize trucks and suvs equipped with the 6. The 7 speed manual is a fantastic counter to the porsche 911, except i found. Full test numbers on a corvette with the automatic at car and driver. Streetspeed717s 2015 corvette manual with corsa exhaust. Used 2015 chevrolet corvette for sale with photos cargurus. The 2015 corvette z06 will deliver unprecedented levels of aerodynamic downforce, at least 625 horsepower from an allnew supercharged engine, and an allnew, highperformance eight speed automatic transmission, and the suite of advanced driver technologies introduced on the corvette stingray. Search over 7,900 listings to find the best local deals. The 2015 corvette z06 will deliver unprecedented levels of aerodynamic downforce, at least 625 horsepower from an allnew supercharged engine, and an allnew, highperformance eightspeed automatic transmission, and the suite of advanced driver technologies introduced on the corvette stingray. We begin with the c7 corvette z06 8 speed auto, packing a massive 6.
Sep 15, 2014 the 2015 chevrolet corvette stingrays new 8speed automatic transmission makes its presence known as soon as you step on the throttle, but its not exactly what youd expect from a highperformance conventional automatic hooked up to 460 horsepower. From a historical perspective, the stingrays sixspeed, paddleshift automatic has been in development for at least three years. Sixty years later the corvette continues to offer a choice between an automatic or manual transmission with the manual as standard equipment. Search over 8,000 listings to find the best local deals. In addition to a seven speed manual transmission, the z06 will actually be offering an eight speed automatic, as well, in the form of the 8l90e. In other words, theyre not even in the same ballpark. The 2015 chevrolet corvette stingray with an eightspeed automatic transmission is faster than the manual, but is it mean enough. With all the talk about being more one with the car when driving a manual sports car, its pretty clear this c7 driver probably would have been better off in the new eightspeed automatic. First off, the seven speed manual does not merely consist of an extra od gear grafted onto the existing c6 setup. First off, the sevenspeed manual does not merely consist of an extra.
The 2015 chevrolet corvette stingray offers an eightspeed automatic, but how has the transmission changed the way it drives. Decades from now, our guess is that corvette fans will still be debating which is better a manual transmission or an automatic. Z06 was designed and tested to run competitive racing laps for an indefinite amount of time when equipped with the 7. With the available 7 speed manual transmission, 0 to 60 miles per hour takes just 3. Chevrolet needed me to drive the 2015 corvette stingray convertible so badly they sent me one with a full tank of gas for a. The 2015 chevrolet corvette z06 is absurdly fast and. Sep 18, 2016 i have a 2015 c7 z51 with the 7 speed manual. Aug 20, 2014 the new 8l90 automatic transmission is an impressively compact and lightweight, yet highly durable, unit that chevrolet says works to boost the base corvette s fuel economy by 3. The 2015 corvette gets an eightspeed automatic transmission option replacing last years sixspeed, upgraded onstar functionality with a 4g lte data connection and mobile wifi hotspot. Find out why the 2015 chevrolet corvette is rated 8.
Jan 24, 2014 2014 chevrolet corvette stingray manual vs. Lets look at what corvette forum members have to say about the manual vs automatic comparison. The first c7 corvettes were delivered in the third quarter of 20. Find the engine specs, mpg, transmission, wheels, weight, performance and more for the 2015 chevrolet corvette coupe 2d 2lt v8. The 2015 chevrolet corvette stingray coupe gathers admirers wherever it goes. Chevrolet has officially revealed the new 8l90 eightspeed automatic transmission destined for duty in the 2015 corvette. Aug 20, 2014 chevrolet has officially revealed the new 8l90 eightspeed automatic transmission destined for duty in the 2015 corvette. Compare rankings and see how the cars you select stack up against each other in terms of performance, features, safety, prices and more. No, for 2015, the stingray gets an allnew, gmdesigned and built 8speed automatic that it. We all knew the 650 horsepower 2015 chevrolet corvette z06 would be fast. Though purists may scoff at putting an automatic on a sports car, the.
The 2015 chevrolet corvette stingray with an eight speed automatic transmission is faster than the manual, but is it mean enough. Compare msrp, invoice pricing, and other features on the 2015 chevrolet corvette and 2016 chevrolet corvette. Should you buy the 8 speed automatic or the 7 speed manual. Stingray z51 7 speed manual is slower sometimes better. First and foremost is the z06 model, available in coupe and convertible, which offers 650 horsepower plus other enhancements. A quick look at the corvettes 7speed, triple overdrive. For the z06, the take rate on the 7 speed manual was 51. The 2015 chevrolet corvette stingray introduces several upgrades. The eight speed automatic corvette stingray does not suck at all. The chevrolet corvette c7 is the seventh generation of the corvette sports car manufactured by american automobile manufacturer chevrolet.
There is a reason why the uptake on manuals in the corvette is so high. See automatic transmission on page 927 or manual transmission on page 931. Its about as different from the 53 corvettes powerglide twospeed slushbox as the new 450hp lt1 is from the 150hp blue flame six. The video below perfectly displays how driving a manual corvette is quickly becoming a lost art form. The 2015 chevrolet corvette stingray offers an eight speed automatic, but how has the transmission changed the way it drives. The upcoming c7 z06 will undoubtedly be the quickest and fastest corvette produced so far, with 650 supercharged horsepower and worldclass handling. Final 2015 corvette production statistics corvette. Although the 8l90 transmission has a torque converter just like grandmas impala, it upshifts so quickly and smoothly that you can hear. The corvette c7 z06 is one of the finest sports cars to come out of bowling green. The 2015 corvette stingray z06 is supercharged, three inches wider than the base car, and has more than 625 hp. I drive mikes 2015 corvette with the 7 speed manual transmission.
Check out his channel for more great videos of this car. For the c7, the standard corvette transmission is a tremec tr6070 7speed manual transmission. I drive it daily to work and occasionally slalom it. Jun 29, 2015 folks always like to know what the breakdown is with the 7 speed manual transmission vs the new 8speed automatic. The 2015 corvette gets an eight speed automatic transmission option replacing last years six speed, upgraded onstar functionality with a 4g lte data connection and mobile wifi hotspot. Corvette owners love speed, and the new 8l90 automatic transmission is the machinery of choice for faster times on the dragstrip and at the track, unless ambient temperature is higher than 86 degrees, and unless youre randy pobst, who still was able to get a faster time at willow springs in the 2015 corvette z06 with the sevenspeed manual. Into this batguano party steps the 2015 corvette z06. Compare msrp, invoice pricing, and other features on the 2014 chevrolet corvette stingray and 2015 chevrolet corvette. Mar 07, 2017 the most notable improvement available to the 2015 corvette was the introduction of an allnew eight speed paddleshift automatic transmission. I drive a stick, so im not the best person to answer, but i dont think theres any question the 8 speed shifts quicker and offers better performance, especially at full throttle, if thats important to you. The 2015 chevrolet corvette stingray convertible you see here does. Although the automaticequipped 2015 corvette stingray promises to be faster than models equipped with the sevenspeed manual, some drivers prefer to row their own gears. The new gm 8l90 eightspeed automatic, which will also go to work in the 2015 fullsize trucks and suvs equipped with the 6. Jan 31, 2019 the corvette c7 z06 is one of the finest sports cars to come out of bowling green.
The standard equipment 2016 c7 corvette transmission is a tremec tr6070 7 speed manual transmission with triple overdrive. For the 2015 corvette stingray, that breakdown was 25. The 2015 chevrolet corvette stingrays new 8speed automatic transmission makes its presence known as soon as you step on the throttle, but its not exactly what youd expect from a highperformance conventional automatic hooked up to 460 horsepower. Mar 05, 2015 the 2015 chevrolet corvette stingray coupe gathers admirers wherever it goes. Of course, this wasnt your usual 7 speed manual stingray. Jan 12, 2016 the standard equipment 2016 c7 corvette transmission is a tremec tr6070 7 speed manual transmission with triple overdrive. View detailed specs, features and options for the 2015 chevrolet corvette 2dr stingray z51 cpe w3lt at u. Compare rankings and see how the cars you select stack up against each other in. Of course, by then, new corvettes will likely only be offered as automatics. This transmission, which replaced the six speed automatic featured in the 2014 model, was offered on both the corvette stingray as well as the 2015 z06 coupes and convertibles.
Manual gearbox diehards will scoff, but the corvette stingray convertible fitted with the 8speed automatic was a timely reminder why this seventhgeneration vette continues to be a revelation. The eight speed automatic corvette stingray does not suck. Folks always like to know what the breakdown is with the 7 speed manual transmission vs the new 8speed automatic. But there is one question that is constantly asked. The most notable improvement available to the 2015 corvette was the introduction of an allnew eightspeed paddleshift automatic transmission. Nov 04, 2014 full test numbers on a corvette with the automatic at car and driver. The performance of the allnew, 2015 chevrolet corvette z06 establishes it as one of the most capable vehicles on the market and one of the few to achieve sub3second 060 performance and a. Engineers have assigned an official 060 mph acceleration time of 3. This transmission, which replaced the sixspeed automatic featured in the 2014 model, was offered on both the corvette stingray as well as the 2015 z06 coupes and convertibles. Should you buy the 8speed automatic or the 7 speed manual. It is a big expense, get what you want not what somebody else wants for you.
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