General Motors Chevrolet Corvette Stingray could be in line for a new seven-speed dual-clutch transmission.
The new Corvette Stingray is launching with an optional six-speed automatic transmission, but a recent patent application indicates the C7 might soon get a gearbox upgrade – the application, which was discovered by fan site CorvetteForum.com, is for a seven-speed dual-clutch unit.
No vehicle was named in the application, but the Corvette makes the most sense. A dual-clutch gearbox would put the C7 on even ground with other high-end sports cars.
It’s possible that GM could reserve the dual-clutch transmission for top-spec versions of the Corvette – such as the Z06-replacing Z07 – but we’d put our money on a widespread rollout. We also wouldn’t be surprised to see future Cadillac V models make use of the tranny too.
No timeframe for launch has been revealed, but it will probably be a couple of years before the seven-speed makes production.