2014 Chevrolet Corvette to get a seven-speed manual - report

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Pushrod V8 also expected

According to Inside Line, a "trusted source" has confirmed the 2014 Chevrolet Corvette (C7) will offer a seven-speed manual transmission. If this is correct, the car could offer improved fuel efficiency and tighter gearing.

The source also said the model will feature a pushrod V8 engine with direct-injection and variable timing.

Regardless, GM has already announced the next-generation Corvette will be "world-class" and built at the Bowling Green Assembly plant in Kentucky.

Source: InsideLine

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adz612

Anything the Germans can do the Americans will try their hardest and still make it worse.......

September 23, 2011 3:38 pm

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ebarsy

You just made yourself sound ignorant, and cast a poor view upon all germans...

September 23, 2011 10:07 pm

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dcars62

Looking forward to seeing this car on the road.

September 23, 2011 6:15 pm

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vovaUA

Americans try. Magnetic ride control years ahead of anything German. Americans were managed purly, but now think Gernan will have to lose another war.

September 23, 2011 8:18 pm

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shaahinmt

that sounds awesome!

September 24, 2011 7:33 pm

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buruchaga

They have to get the rear right and they are done for the appeal.

September 23, 2011 11:20 pm

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tbrodie

It just can't look like this unless they are only planning on selling this to their current owner base.

September 24, 2011 12:54 am

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scratchy996

if they want to sell it all over the world , they should hire an Italian to help with the design. any Italian would do.

September 24, 2011 2:55 am

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dcars62

They sell it all over the world and it sells wonderfully.

September 24, 2011 6:20 am

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scratchy996

i don't know in what world you live, but in Europe it's a gray market car and over here it's more expensive than a 911 turbo.

September 24, 2011 2:35 pm

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Mikeado

How coincidental that they should announce this after Porsche unveiled the 7-Manual in the 991 911...

September 24, 2011 12:06 pm

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dcars62

The Corvette has been selling since the 50's with a shape and style that reflects back to the original vette. Don't flatter your selves by saying it copies anything european.

September 24, 2011 6:06 pm

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SkadV8

This is good news, but i hope to GM will eventually get some double clutch gearbox in mass production.

September 25, 2011 3:42 am

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eddie

Auto clutches are the way to go especially in the real high horsepower cars and they save you from a missed shift that could cost you thousands

September 25, 2011 8:35 am

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PAA

Respect to Corvette engineering. This is a wonderful car that has come a long way. Some of us wish we could buy it in Europe for what is worth in America.

September 26, 2011 3:15 am

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autoficianado

Agreed.

September 26, 2011 6:19 am

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trekkerbin

World-class build, I truly hope that American super cars can find it's way upstream. This is a great car, and I think that it deserves great build quality!

September 27, 2011 1:57 am

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