Overview
- Corvette chief engineer Tony Roma told attendees at Sebring that Chevrolet has no plans for a manual C8 and said the Tremec six-speed “is not real.”
- Vehicle engineer Josh Holder said very few buyers chose manuals at the end of the C7’s run, which led GM to drop a three-pedal option for the C8.
- Tremec had unveiled a six-speed transaxle at SEMA that matches the C8 dual-clutch mounting points, a setup reporters described as aimed at aftermarket installs.
- Tremec declined to comment on Roma’s remark in a response to The Drive, while earlier company materials outlined the unit as a bolt-in alternative for builders.
- Coverage also noted GM Authority disputing Roma’s suggestion it fueled the rumor, as outlets seek clarity from Tremec on whether an aftermarket path will materialize.