Corvette chief engineer Tony Roma said Tremec’s six‑speed manual transaxle shown at SEMA is "not real" and that Chevrolet has no plans to offer a manual for the mid‑engined C8 Corvette. He added that the eight‑speed dual‑clutch transmission makes the car faster and is the current production choice.
Engineer Josh Holder noted manual demand fell sharply late in the C7 lifecycle, a factor in product decisions for the C8 Corvette, while Tremec’s six‑speed has been pitched to custom builders and racers and GM Authority disputed Roma’s implication about rumor origins.
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