Manual transmission take rate

[hawk02]

While there's always a chance for the 9th gen car, the engineering for the 8th gen car is done. There won't be any "surprise" manual transmissions in the C8. It's "stuck" with the current Tremec DCT box.

“Stuck with” is a good choice of words to describe the Tremec DCT in the C8.

 

[blkout]

I own a 2024 CT5-V Blackwing A10 and a 2024 CT4-V Blackwing M6 and I wouldn't have it any other way. I just don't feel like the CT4 Blackwing would be as much fun to drive without a manual and I don't think the CT5 Blackwing would be able to get the power to the ground with a manual as well as an auto. Now that my CT5 Blackwing makes over 800hp, it would be silly to have a manual trans. Other might disagree but that's my opinion. I think its great to have options though.

 

[1Evil55]

I own a 2024 CT5-V Blackwing A10 and a 2024 CT4-V Blackwing M6 and I wouldn't have it any other way. I just don't feel like the CT4 Blackwing would be as much fun to drive without a manual and I don't think the CT5 Blackwing would be able to get the power to the ground with a manual as well as an auto. Now that my CT5 Blackwing makes over 800hp, it would be silly to have a manual trans. Other might disagree but that's my opinion. I think its great to have options though.

I was in the same boat minus having 800hp in my 5. The a10 in it is great especially for straight line racing. Now that I have a manual bw5 I’d never go back. It is too much fun on the street with the extra pedal.

 

[Champale]

I have a 5BW and now also a 4BW, both with manuals. I can 100% say the Tremec was a YUGE factor in me buying both and its unlikely i would have bought either with an automatic, no matter how great the A10 is. The TR6060 is such a excellent feeling gearbox and it really helps the BWs distinguish themselves from competitors.

 

[jbawden]

In the age of AWD (and EV's) there will always be faster than the 5BW, but not many that are more engaging than a manual BW.

@flipray It would be foolish to make a direct comparison between a 6M Vagon and the 5BW, which is why I didn't. It was simply a general opinion on the 6M BW seeing a bump. I love the Vagon, but to be honest, I wouldn't trade my 5 for one.

 

[668LT4]

I was in the same boat minus having 800hp in my 5. The a10 in it is great especially for straight line racing. Now that I have a manual bw5 I’d never go back. It is too much fun on the street with the extra pedal.

2 Blackwing models, 4 total variants to choose from. All great, choose what best fits your needs and wants. But the 5 manual will always be the most engaging and unique version of the Blackwing lineup.