2019 mid-engine C8 Corvette expected to have 7-speed dual clutch and twin turbo V8

[Sticky]

That mid-engine 'Emperor' Corvette everyone is talking about is shaping up to meet the hype. The one thing the Americans do not have that the Europeans do is a proliferation of dual clutch transmission options. That is slowly changing with the upcoming Ford GT and it seems the new mid-engine Corvette will also offer a dual clutch transmission.

If it indeed has a 7-speed DCT along with a twin turbo V8 the performance is going to be incredible. Honestly, it should have Ferrari and McLaren worried. Imagine Ferrari 488 GTB and McLaren 650S topping performance at a fraction of the price.

The transmission will likely come from Tremec's TR-9007 family of dual clutch transmissions. Tremec documents put the transmission capability at 9000 rpm and 664 lb-ft of torque.

None of this is confirmed but it sure seems likely and if so the C8 is going to be a world beater.

[onisyndicate]

If Chevy did that you'd have the best super car layout for the price. Even if it comes in at 150k you'll still be beating out the competition.

a dct Chevy n/a would be insane. But TT v8 dct.... Just the power/performance/grip.

My only concern is the long term reviews on it. The z51 long terms are not that great.

[Bowser330]

GM is smart to do this right now, Ford went halo-car with the GT and sure, sold out, made money but GM is going to clean-up with this mid-engine vette.

[Enfiftyfore]

Stop comparing all these cars to Ferrari. They are not the standard anymore.

[ND75R]

Stop comparing all these cars to Ferrari. They are not the standard anymore.

If Ferrari and McLaren aren't the standard who should be looked at?

[Bowser330]

If Ferrari and McLaren aren't the standard who should be looked at?

+1, McLaren only makes mid-engine sports cars!
http://cars.mclaren.com/

[Sticky]

Stop comparing all these cars to Ferrari. They are not the standard anymore.

What rear wheel drive twin turbo V8 dual clutch mid-engine cars are the standard then?

[135pats]

Ferrari not the standard for mid engine performance? Wat?

IF Chevy builds the aforementioned car, they'd have to royally $#@! up to not end up with the best sports car value on earth (maybe in history if they keep the price reasonable). Mid engine + LS + boost + dual clutch.

[Sticky]

What will it cost is the main question. If they can keep it under $150k, win.

[BlackJetE90OC]

Now what Stevenh?

http://www.boostaddict.com/showthrea...828#post683828

[Aces]

Im looking forward to the car. Idk about calling it a Corvette tho.
Completely changing the layout of a car and calling it the same thing just doesn't seem right to me. Maybe bring back the Fiero name as a Chevy? lol JK.
But maybe use something like the Aerovette concept name? Or something completely new?

[BlackJetE90OC]

It will be a Corvette. Corvette Racing will be racing a GTE version of this car at Le Mans.

Ford absolutely dominated the race this year with their mid-engine homologation special. Corvette Racing does not like to lose, let alone lose like they did.

[Stevenh]

Now what Stevenh?

http://www.boostaddict.com/showthrea...828#post683828

I'll believe the base Corvette is mid-engine when I hear it from Chevy