I am curious about the following:
If a manual is offered, would you choose the manual option or DCT?
Assuming DCT is, in fact, the only option, do you think there will be significant backlash among corvette enthusiasts?
When the 991.1 GT3 was introduced, no manual was offered. The response from Porsche enthusiasts was strong. In response, Porsche introduced the uber low production 911R, which offered the GT3RS motor with a manual (however, you had to be Jesus to get your hands on one for $400k+). So, that was not good enough for the Porsche community and the backlash continued until Porsche decided to bring back the manual which is now being offered on the 991.2 GT3.
I am a die-hard manual guy. To me, a DCT can never mimic that kind of driving engagement. Years ago, my buddy and I swopped cars for a weekend. He took my C6 ZO6/ZO7 and I took his Nissan GTR. When I first got behind the wheel of the GTR, the DCT experience was a novelty. It was new, exciting and a different experience for me. I enjoyed it...initially. By day 2, I was bored and wanted my manual back.
Do you think the backlash from Corvette enthusiasts will be similar to what Porsche corporate experienced (assuming no manual is offered)? Unfortunately, I really don’t think the corvette community will complain if no manual is offered. At least not in great enough number to force Chevy to reverse course.
Are we really looking at the death of the manual? ? Will you be protesting with me?
If a manual is offered, would you choose the manual option or DCT?
Assuming DCT is, in fact, the only option, do you think there will be significant backlash among corvette enthusiasts?
When the 991.1 GT3 was introduced, no manual was offered. The response from Porsche enthusiasts was strong. In response, Porsche introduced the uber low production 911R, which offered the GT3RS motor with a manual (however, you had to be Jesus to get your hands on one for $400k+). So, that was not good enough for the Porsche community and the backlash continued until Porsche decided to bring back the manual which is now being offered on the 991.2 GT3.
I am a die-hard manual guy. To me, a DCT can never mimic that kind of driving engagement. Years ago, my buddy and I swopped cars for a weekend. He took my C6 ZO6/ZO7 and I took his Nissan GTR. When I first got behind the wheel of the GTR, the DCT experience was a novelty. It was new, exciting and a different experience for me. I enjoyed it...initially. By day 2, I was bored and wanted my manual back.
Do you think the backlash from Corvette enthusiasts will be similar to what Porsche corporate experienced (assuming no manual is offered)? Unfortunately, I really don’t think the corvette community will complain if no manual is offered. At least not in great enough number to force Chevy to reverse course.
Are we really looking at the death of the manual? ? Will you be protesting with me?
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