[Uncle Sam]

Your right! I forgot that the SCCA manuals were 305 CI TPI.

[wnta1ss]

Originally Posted by Uncle Sam

I raced SCCA back then and the 1LE had a very narrow ordering window; getting one was very difficult. I never heard of an automatic, but I guess that was possible.

The automatic cars that I mentioned (a 1989 and a 1990) had the 350 engine and they had bought them for SCCA autocross. Agree that they were not very common, as I recall, an article in Road & Track (or Motor Trend) back then about the 1LE said that only 27 of them were made like his in 1990. Think that they meant 27 of the 350/auto and not the total 1LE production. I had a short ride in the 1990, and recall that there was a block-off plate where the radio would normally be.

[ST1LE]

Originally Posted by FH212

Yes sir. Times change, nothing stays the same. If they didn't offer the SS1LE in the A10 I would have still bought another 2021 in manual anyway. It wouldn't stop me from it. I just prefer the auto now in my late 40's and I loved the 2020 refresh.

Same here. 2020+ 1LE looks really aggressive, I have been waiting to see what comes out and if the C8 ever gets a manual(maybe in Z06 form), but I am all but convinced I will land in a MT 1LE in a year or so. The price and quality MT is hard to pass up, truly an amazing car for the money.

Just taking my time to decide, whatever I buy may be my last V8 and may end up staying with me a very long time.

Congrats on the new 1LE, I am struggling with color myself and Red Hot is Top 3.

[1LEThumper]

Originally Posted by ST1LE

Same here. 2020+ 1LE looks really aggressive, I have been waiting to see what comes out and if the C8 ever gets a manual(maybe in Z06 form), but I am all but convinced I will land in a MT 1LE in a year or so. The price and quality MT is hard to pass up, truly an amazing car for the money.

Just taking my time to decide, whatever I buy may be my last V8 and may end up staying with me a very long time.

Congrats on the new 1LE, I am struggling with color myself and Red Hot is Top 3.

I am 99.8% positive the C8 will never get a clutch pedal.

[Kmeleon]

Originally Posted by wnta1ss

Why do you guys keep pushing that false narrative? Truth is that the origin of the 1LE package was in the 3rd generation, and the 1LE package could be ordered with either an automatic or manual transmission. I am absolutely certain on this fact, because I knew a couple of guys back then who bought 1LE cars, and they both got the automatic transmission.

I believe that's because on the 3rd gen they didn't have a manual trans that could handle the engine at that time (how sad). I know you could only get a manual on the 305ci, not the 350.

[ST1LE]

Originally Posted by 1LEThumper

I am 99.8% positive the C8 will never get a clutch pedal.

The Z06 is the last hope, IMO.

Seems they are taking it back to its N/A roots, but a possible AWD Grandsport is not exactly 'traditional', so I agree with you.

Sad, I would love a Z06 with that rumored engine but it can have any engine in the word, if it's attached to an auto in any form(DCT included) then i will just get bored with it.

I know I am unique, but any sports car without a clutch pedal just isn't much fun for me. Whatever manual car I buy next will likely be my last sports car. Will get rid of it when I can no longer shift for myself, and that will be it I think.

[FH212]

Originally Posted by ST1LE

The Z06 is the last hope, IMO.

Seems they are taking it back to its N/A roots, but a possible AWD Grandsport is not exactly 'traditional', so I agree with you.

Sad, I would love a Z06 with that rumored engine but it can have any engine in the word, if it's attached to an auto in any form(DCT included) then i will just get bored with it.

I know I am unique, but any sports car without a clutch pedal just isn't much fun for me. Whatever manual car I buy next will likely be my last sports car. Will get rid of it when I can no longer shift for myself, and that will be it I think.

Not having a manual in this car has been strange. I drove it a little bit this weekend and everytime I get in it, I go to make sure its in neutral and depress the clutch. Old habits die hard I guess.......looking forward to see how this A10 performs after the break in period.

[Coded4SS]

The a10 rips. I mean that's a hell of an auto. Congrats on the car she's beautiful just like mine. I'm a die hard purist and love my manual but I'm glad GM put a auto to hopefully sell a bit more and maybe keep the Camaro around longer.
I will be peeping in 1le windows now to see the trans and judge the driver (lmfao I'm jk kinda). There's days I get the cramping leg from driving for hours around canyons and back through down town l.a. but can't say I'd change that. Enjoy the car man she's a beaut.

[Boost Creep]

Originally Posted by FH212

Not having a manual in this car has been strange. I drove it a little bit this weekend and everytime I get in it, I go to make sure its in neutral and depress the clutch. Old habits die hard I guess.......looking forward to see how this A10 performs after the break in period.

I remember years ago a friend of mine went from manual to automatic, funniest thing I ever saw, drove away one day and locked up the brakes a short distance after leaving.
He hit the clutch to shift out of habit, but there was only a brake pedal.

[FH212]

Originally Posted by Boost Creep

I remember years ago a friend of mine went from manual to automatic, funniest thing I ever saw, drove away one day and locked up the brakes a short distance after leaving.
He hit the clutch to shift out of habit, but there was only a brake pedal.

I can see why he did.....It truly takes getting used to and I never thought it would!

[ST1LE]

Originally Posted by FH212

Not having a manual in this car has been strange. I drove it a little bit this weekend and everytime I get in it, I go to make sure its in neutral and depress the clutch. Old habits die hard I guess.......looking forward to see how this A10 performs after the break in period.

HAHAHA...I didnt think of that, I bet that will take some time to get used to. Looking forward to hearing your thoughts vs the two options once you have had some more seat time. I am sure you're loving it though, while not my cup of tea, I am happy to see the 1LE get an A10. PLENTY of people want that, so it makes sense to offer it, plus it is an amazing transmission that belongs in the 1LE.

[Muskiehunterman]

“Launched in 1989, the 1LE was essentially a hush-hush performance package available only with the 305ci (LB9)/manual or the 350ci L98/automatic combinations in the RS and IROC-Z models. First, placing an order required checking the option box for the performance axle (RPO G92), and it included an engine oil-cooler, 4-wheel disc brakes, dual catalytic converters, and ZR-rated tires for the then large 16-inch wheels.”

[Thill444]

Originally Posted by Boost Creep

I remember years ago a friend of mine went from manual to automatic, funniest thing I ever saw, drove away one day and locked up the brakes a short distance after leaving.
He hit the clutch to shift out of habit, but there was only a brake pedal.

That happened to me once driving my wife's car (auto) years ago. I have been driving manuals my entire life and just had a brain fart.

Hasn't happened to me since but yeah...

I am glad Chevy makes the A10 the option, but I am a purist. I cancelled my C8 order and bought an SS1LE/manual because I just know myself and I know I need a manual in my life. Other other two cars are automatic.

[Muskiehunterman]

On my 2020 SS, A10, I discovered manual shifting with the console gear shifter was the quickest. Using the console shifter also simulated a manual by the forward and backward shift points.