More Info on the C8 Corvette’s Transmission Leaked on the Internet
Recently, some new details related to an 8-speed
dual-clutch transmission, assumed to find application on the C8 Corvette, were
posted on the Internet It is referred to the patent application from GM
recently released online on the Mid Engine Corvette Forum.
The considered patent was filed 4 years ago,
but only issued on the fourth of June of this year. This lengthy document gives
some insights into an eight-speed transmission, but it does not specify
possible applications of this gear shifting solution. But the long-awaited C8
model is considered by many specialists as the most probable application for
this DCT solution in GM’s product range. It is also mentioned that GM may
design 9 and 10-speed versions for future cars.
These are some pics ripped directly from the leaked document
Debates about the C8 transmission options have
been thrilling the minds of auto enthusiasts for some time now; two months ago,
it was widely rumored that the C8 Corvette would be equipped with the gear
shifting system from the German company ZF. This advanced solution, or its
modifications, have found application in several sports cars (including some
Porsche models).
The leaked patent document, however, does not contain any mention of the new transmission supplier, but some experts hint at Tremec rather than ZF. It is assumed that the C8’s transmission will be paired with the Stingray 6.2-L V8 engine, while later C8 versions may have a twin-turbo V8 and even a hybrid option. Thus, the only thing we know for so far about the much-anticipated brand new C8 Corvette is the release date - July 18, meaning that we are only little more than a month away from dispelling all doubts and secrets surrounding the upcoming C8 Corvette.
