C7 automatic vs manual

The Corvette is rated at 29 mpg while highway cruising. Considering that it features a horsepower engine and it does NOT pay a gas guzzler tax - a point of pride for the GM engineering staff - and you can see the benefits. Highway cruising is done at a lethargic 1, RPM.

If you find the need to accelerate quickly to pass for example, mashing down on the throttle causes the transmission to shift down a couple of gears or so.

Click here for Chevrolet Corvette slideshow. Two are mounted in the front grill above left and their images are on the center console screen when the Corvette is being parked. The two camera views above right are on the bottom of the screen. At the top is a composite of the two images with superimposed green, yellow and red warning lines to guide the driver. Considering that the view forward is limited and the length of the hood, the feature comes in handy.

Note: Clicking on an image with this symbol will lead to a larger image. Add Comment. Notify me of new comments via email. Remember my form inputs on this computer. I have read and understand the privacy policy. I have read and agree to the terms and conditions. Manual vs. Automatic: Reliability and Performance Test. Longevity In the all critical area of longevity, manual cars owners come out on top.

Road Reliability Manual cars have more gears than the average automatic, and are therefore capable of reaching speeds faster and handling uneven terrains better. Fuel Cost and Economy Since driving a stick shift car puts you in control of exactly how high and fast your engine burns, manual transmissions tend to get far greater fuel efficiency.

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