Paddle shifters on the '06 Vette

[Gripenfelter]

Paddle shifters for the 2006 Tiptronic C6 Corvette

[Xtrema]

+ & +?

Where's the - ?

[SwitchBlade]

Originally posted by Xtrema
+ & +?

Where's the - ?

I believe you push the paddle the other way to shift down

[Gripenfelter]

It will be a 6 SPEED AUTOMATIC. 4 speed auto is gone.

Possibly no torque converter either.

It will be called the X15R and is capable of handling 430 lb.-ft. of torque.

Gear Ratio RE Final DR
1 4.027 2.56 10.309
2 2.364 2.56 6.052
3 1.532 2.56 3.922
4 1.152 2.56 2.949
5 0.852 2.56 2.181
6 0.667 2.56 1.708

4 to 7 % better performance than existing Automatics?

1 to 4 % better fuel economy.

For comparison, here are the 6 speed manual numbers:

MN6
Gear Ratio RE Final DR
1 2.660 3.42 9.097
2 1.780 3.42 6.088
3 1.300 3.42 4.446
4 1.000 3.42 3.420
5 0.740 3.42 2.531
6 0.500 3.42 1.710

More info here: http://www.gm.com/automotive/gmpower...rwd_6speed.pdf

[GQBalla]

hrmm how do you shift?? put it in M?

[rice_eater]

a lot of econoboxes in europe have flappy paddle shifters... ntohing special anymore, at least for them

[habsfan]

wow finally gettin rid of the ancient 4 speed auto, but i am a little concerned about the part that states "is capable of handling 430 lb.-ft. of torque." that seems like a pretty low torque capacity

[k_dawg]

Nice to see they will have 6 speed auto but I don't see it being easy to us. Will probablu sell though.

[Gripenfelter]

Also the new automatic is supposed to give 3/10ths better 0-60 times. Possibly better than the M6.

[Phy]

Originally posted by Xtrema
+ & +?

Where's the - ?

Downshifting is for suckers.

[BerserkerCatSplat]

^ Yeah, only wussies downshift. Only wussies slow down!

[vcteggy]

Originally posted by BerserkerCatSpl
^ Yeah, only wussies downshift. Only wussies slow down!

real men stay in 6th gear

[Euro_Trash]

I start in 6th. What you dont? Pussy

[JordanLotoski]

what a cheap looking interior...doesnt surprize me though

[mikestypes]

Originally posted by habsfan
i am a little concerned about the part that states "is capable of handling 430 lb.-ft. of torque." that seems like a pretty low torque capacity

That torque rating is designed for 200,000km+ lifetime at that number. it doesn't mean that you can't put much more power through it. It really depends on the safety factor and service life used for the design. Every tranny in every car is only designed for slightly higher than stock torque input.

[infected]

Originally posted by Phy


Downshifting is for suckers.

LOL

[Gripenfelter]

The "-" is on the bottom of the steering wheel spoke that has the "+".