It was all pretty laid back compared to what ive driven before. Come join the discussion about performance, modifications, classifieds, troubleshooting, maintenance, and more. Finally, ferrari and lamborghini no longer offer any stickshift vehicles. The first car was delivered in the 3rd quarter of 20. Are you thinking about buying a new corvette with the 8 speed automatic transmission, but have reservations about owning a corvette without a manual transmis. Ever since the first images of the 2014 chevrolet corvette interior came out, one thing struck me us being odd. Canada black plate 3,1 mexico6007199 2014 crc 31014 infotainment system 3 introduction the names, logos, emblems, slogans, vehicle model names, and vehicle body designs appearing in this manual including but not limited to chevrolet, the chevrolet emblem, and corvette are. The 2014 corvette stingray is also more fuel efficient than the previous model, scoring 17 mpg city, 29 mpg highway, and 21 mpg combined with the sevenspeed manual transmission. Early models included 6speed automatic transmission. Having had extensive experience with both a 2015 corvette 8 speed auto and the 7 speed manual, which one do i prefer. Both the highly anticipated 2020 porsche 911 and the 2020 chevrolet corvette debuted without a manual gearbox option. But there is one question that is constantly asked.
This beautiful corvette has only 4914 kms and just had its first oil. Auto many motoring journals say it shifts faster than your averag. This time were back in the passenger seat with geo2jz. Search by make for fuel efficient new and used cars and trucks. Why the c7 corvette has a manual shifter and steering. The 2014 c7 stingray was available with a 7speed manual or 6speed auto. The eight speed automatic corvette stingray does not suck at all. Chevrolets corvette team has been putting automatic transmissions in their cars for. View and download chevrolet corvette 2014 user manual online. Has automatic transmission, removable roof and lt1 v8 engine with 455 hp.
As recently discussed in length, the manualtransmission z06 that. Owners manual, user manual, overview, getting to know manual. It is the same gearbox that will be an option in the upcoming 2015 corvette z06, the first time that model has even had an automatic. The corvette has gone from being a world class sports car with a but to a sports car the world finally has to recognize. The new corvette stingray will be built at gms bowling green, ky. The 2014 c7 corvette will have its west coast unveiling at the petersen auto museum the museum will celebrate the 60th anniversary of americas sports car, the chevrolet corvette, with an unforgettable tribute march 12, 20. I have been looking at 2lt stingrays and was really thinking manual. Gas mileage of 2014 chevrolet corvette fueleconomy. The most anticipated and significant event of the weekend is the 60th anniversary gala. The mere fact that the 2014 corvette is being compared to the 2014 cayman s is a. One of the best overviews of the porsche vs corvette comparison i have ever read, thank you for making the effort to get well past the numbers. We have 405 2014 chevrolet corvette vehicles for sale that are reported accident free, 162 1owner cars, and 431 personal use cars. For full details such as dimensions, cargo capacity, suspension, colors, and brakes, click on a specific corvette trim. Used 2014 chevrolet corvette for sale with photos cargurus.
Corvette manual vs automatic transmission 2014 chevrolet corvette stingray manual vs. The litany of breakdowns suffered by our longterm 2014 chevrolet corvette stingray z51 c7 was simply appalling. The corvette c7 z06 is one of the finest sports cars to come out of bowling green. Automatic transmission vette magazine a 2014 corvette with sixspeed automatic transmission gets 16. Automatic or manual 2014 corvette having had extensive experience with both a 2015 corvette 8 speed auto and the 7 speed. Is mercedes 7speed amg speedshift plus transmission automatic or manual. Every used car for sale comes with a free carfax report. Automatic transmission trans action we take an indepth look at the new stingrays manual and automatic transmissions steve temple jan 24, 2014. Automatic transmission trans action we take an indepth look at the new stingrays manual and automatic transmissions steve temple jan 24, 2014 manual vs. You car will benefit from a stall converter if you drag race or street race.
Of course, by then, new corvettes will likely only be offered as automatics. Select up to 3 trims below to compare some key specs and options for the 2014 chevrolet corvette. Chevy said the car didnt need a manual transmission because the. Automatic transmission trans action we take an indepth look at the new stingrays manual and automatic transmissions steve temple jan.
The convertible was added to the lineup shortly after the coupe debuted, and a supercharged z06 model with at least 625 horsepower will debut for the. Lets look at what corvette forum members have to say about the manual vs automatic comparison. The sibling rivalry between automatic and manual transmissions has raged in the u. Find the engine specs, mpg, transmission, wheels, weight, performance and more for the 2014 chevrolet corvette stingray coupe 2d 2lt v8. Find the best used 2014 chevrolet corvette near you. Performance test september 8, 2014 our long term 2014 chevrolet corvette stingray enjoyed an extended moment in.
Gm expects for the high option levels of new corvette orders to taper off as hardcore enthusiasts get their cars, and it also expects for the percentage of manual transmission orders to shrink. The eight speed automatic corvette stingray does not suck. I owned both, so ill let you know my thoughts in this video. With its extensive 2014 redesign, the chevrolet corvette stingray gained an allnew 6. Rumour has it later variants, with higher levels of performance, may be available with a manual. We have 7 chevrolet 2014 corvette manuals available for free pdf download. Canadamexico black plate 5,1 6007198 2014 crc 2514 introduction v vehicle symbol chart.
Shop millions of cars from over 21,000 dealers and find the perfect car. A forum community dedicated to corvette c series owners and enthusiasts. Compare msrp, invoice pricing, and other features on the 2014 chevrolet corvette stingray and 2015 chevrolet corvette. The real reason the new corvette isnt available with a manual. Two out of five corvette stingray owners going manual. Welcome to the next episode of the trc invitational. For the first time, the base corvette isnt available with a manual transmission. Power, design, comfort, styling, technology gadgets. Get a quote for your chevrolet corvette book an appointment get your car fixed at your home or office. Chevrolet corvette infotainment system gmnalocalizingu. Should you buy the 8speed automatic or the 7speed manual.
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