2014/2015 CTS-V: Good & Bad News

[Mook]

Pulled this from another site...no link so may be BS.

Good
Supercharged
600+ hp

Bad
Sedan only
Automatic only

Source: Car and driver

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[Yaj Yak]

hmmmmmm

 

[Lead Pipe]

Good is good, bad could be worse.

 

[greasy]

Was expecting more content.

 

[Mook]

Thats all I had

 

[Ti28]

Auto isn,t bad.

It means time for a 3600 verter.

 

[Yaj Yak]

isn't there an auto z06 now?

maybe it shares that?

 

[Mook]

Heavens no.

Wait..........is there? the 427 centennial or some shit..

 

[EmersonHart13]

I guess this allows them to focus more so should be an amazing auto sedan?

 

[Yaj Yak]

Heavens no.

Wait..........is there? the 427 centennial or some shit..

The 2015 Corvette Z06: Now With An 8-Speed Automatic

that's more what i was alluding to.

The numbers are pretty much bang-on with what we heard earlier. In addition to a seven-speed manual transmission, the Z06 will actually be offering an eight-speed automatic, as well, in the form of the 8L90E. P

Yes, an automatic. With a torque converter. That probably sounds absolutely crazy to all the Corvette traditionalists out there. Get used to it, traditionalists, because this is the future, and the future is about speed. And in the future, machines will always be faster than you.23

I'm betting the new cts-v will get a z06 similar engine trans package... right?

 

[Mook]

Oh. THAT z06.

 

[Eagle]

Yeah... seems like most mfg's going to auto. I mean if Porsche can do it... why can't caddy?

 

[Mike K]

People really need to get over this auto only stuff. Even the most ardent manual transmission fanatic can't deny that the automatic transmissions they're putting in performance cars these days are amazing. Instantaneous shifting, rev matching on down shift, truly holding a gear for as long (and as high) as you want to hold it… Plus, with so many cars coming turbocharged these days, you run into problems keeping boost up between shifts.

The transmission in the 535 is visceral when you put it into sport and manual mode and tame as a kitten when you want to drive the car normally. It is literally the best of both worlds.

I loved my 550 with the manual. It was an interactive experience but any auto 550 would have beat me on my best of days unless I was absolutely being ruthless to the transmission. Long live the new generation of autos.

 

[Yaj Yak]

Oh. THAT z06.

yeah, I should have been clearer sorry.

 

[Mook]

Shut up Mike K.

 

[EmersonHart13]

Shut up Mike K.

This

I don't care if I am slower.

Man pedal all day long bro.

 

[Stink Star]

Sedan only is fine, the coupe was ugly- wagon was hot but not having it isn't a deal breaker. And at least one positive of an auto is factory remote start

 

[Mike K]

Shut up Mike K.

No you.

 

[Mike K]

This

I don't care if I am slower.

Man pedal all day long bro.

And you.

 

[EmersonHart13]

We're fighting

You better bring me flowers tonight

 

[greasy]

No you.

And you.

 

[Chester Copperpot]

I just heard all manual V prices jump up a little bit.

 

[SinisterSHO]

I just heard all manual V prices jump up a little bit.

I'm sure the wagons will hold their value, too.

 

[Turk]

I think everyone here can agree that the auto will likely be faster than a manual, but I'll take a slower manual all day simply for fun. I'm not typically timing my car as it drives down the street so I don't give a shit if the car is 1 tenth faster with the auto. Not to mention, this is probably a traditional auto, and not a DCT like every other manufacturer is switching to for their sports cars.

 

[BS ISF]

Here are some shots with a new f10 M5.

2016 Cadillac CTS-V spyshots - Photo #1