[JROC]

Originally Posted by TJay74

The C8 wont get a manual, ever. GM has already said there isnt room for one nor one that has the torque capacity to handle the C8. That was a huge reason GM developed the C8's DCT in house.

Based on the tech documents I've read on the C8's DCT it is already lighter than any auto/torque converter will be able to match.

DCT's are generally very heavy transmissions from what I've always heard. GM has already stated that it weights more than either the M7 or A8 in the C7 and is a big contributor to the C8's 3,600+ lbs.
https://www.caranddriver.com/news/a2...tte-c8-weight/

When you think about it what really lightweight DCT car is there? Maybe certain Porsches? GTR's are heavy. Ford also claims that why the GT500 gained between 350-400 lbs over the GT is largely due to the DCT they use. (the C8 uses an 8 speed Tremec DCT where the GT500 uses a 7 speed Tremec DCT) If I'm not mistaken the GT500's DCT is a 250+ lb tranny. When I saw a weight figure I though that it's weight is similar to the 4R100 in my Lightning which was a Super Duty Ford transmission designed for use with the old 7.3L Powerstrokes. Basically an updated E40D. Much heavier than your typical car transmission.

[lt4camaro]

Originally Posted by JROC

DCT's are generally very heavy transmissions from what I've always heard. GM has already stated that it weights more than either the M7 or A8 in the C7 and is a big contributor to the C8's 3,600+ lbs.
https://www.caranddriver.com/news/a2...tte-c8-weight/

When you think about it what really lightweight DCT car is there? Maybe certain Porsches? GTR's are heavy. Ford also claims that why the GT500 gained between 350-400 lbs over the GT is largely due to the DCT they use. (the C8 uses an 8 speed Tremec DCT where the GT500 uses a 7 speed Tremec DCT) If I'm not mistaken the GT500's DCT is a 250+ lb tranny. When I saw a weight figure I though that it's weight is similar to the 4R100 in my Lightning which was a Super Duty Ford transmission designed for use with the old 7.3L Powerstrokes. Basically an updated E40D. Much heavier than your typical car transmission.

The C8 is 3535 lbs for a base 1LT stingray, the DCT trans and complete differential are all 1 assembly now. The differential and transmission in the C7 were 2 different asemblys.

[Fou]

If I would of fit in a C7, I would of bought one. Twice I went to the dealer ship trying to adjust the seat so that I could see the rd, I couldn't make it work, got a Camaro!

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