Chevy did a good job on this car.

Chevrolet Camaro ZL1
TRANSMISSION 6-sp man; 10-sp auto
LAYOUT Fr-eng, RWD, 4-pass, 2-door coupe
TRANSMISSION 6-sp man; 10-sp auto
ENGINE 6.2L/640-hp/640-lb-ft s’ch’d OHV 16-valve V-8
CURB WEIGHT 3,850 lb (MT est)
0-60 MPH 3.3-3.5 sec (MT est)
WHEELBASE 110.7 in
Dimension: LENGTH x WIDTH x HEIGHT 188.3 x 74.7 x 53.1 in
EPA ECON 13-15/21-24/17-19 mpg (est)
ON SALE Winter 2016
PRICE $60,000 (est)

 

 

I can't wait to see what they come up with for the Z/28 for the 6th gen Camaro... much more excited about that than the ZL1, for some reason the ZL1 doesn't really do much for me

 

Just watched the tranny video, the problem I have with autos is part throttle modulation when driving hard, like exiting a corner and trying to put the power down without giving it too much power, that's just not there with a torque converter. Or do they just expect you to floor it and let their fancy traction control system figure it out?

 

http://media.chevrolet.com/media/us/...chevrolet.html


DETROIT – With faster upshifts than a dual-clutch transmission and a wider overall gear ratio spread to optimize performance and efficiency, the all-new available Hydra-Matic 10-speed automatic transmission sets a new performance standard in the 2017 Camaro ZL1 – and raises the bar for the segment.

The ZL1 is expected to be the first volume production car to offer a 10-speed automatic. It builds on the established legacy of Hydra-Matic eight-speed transmission family offered on other Gen Six Camaro models, to deliver higher thresholds of capability, refinement and efficiency.

“There is simply nothing like the experience offered with the new 10-speed automatic in the Camaro ZL1,” said Aaron Link, ZL1 lead development engineer. “It delivers nearly instantaneous, lightning-fast shifts that alter your perception of what an automatic transmission can offer in a high-performance vehicle – whether you’re on the street, drag strip or road course.”

The greater overall performance and efficiency are due primarily to the 10-speed’s wider 7.39 overall gear ratio spread, which enhances off-the-line performance with an aggressive first gear ratio of 4.70. Smaller steps between the gears also help the engine maintain the optimal speed for maximum power at almost all vehicle speeds, especially when exiting a corner on a track.

“The gear ratios are so tightly spaced that the transmission is in the right gear and the engine is at the best rpm for transitions from corners to straights,” said Link. “And with the power from the ZL1’s supercharged LT4 engine, the force you feel in your seat as you accelerate out of a turn will put a grin on your face every time.”

Chevrolet testing has shown the ZL1 with the available 10-speed has faster shift times than the Porsche PDK dual-clutch transmission. In fact, the 1-2 upshift is 36-percent quicker than the PDK, while the 2-3 and 3-4 upshifts are 27-percent and 26-percent quicker, respectively.

“You touch the paddle and the gear changes with immediacy,” said Link. “The shifts happen so quickly and without delay that it almost feels like an extension of your reflexes. It’s a much more involving experience for the driver that really helps improve confidence and performance on the track.”

Hundreds of hours were spent integrating the 10-speed’s shift performance with the unique power band of the ZL1’s supercharged 6.2L LT4 engine, which is estimated at 640 horsepower and 640 lb-ft of torque.

The 10-speed also has a numerically lower top gear ratio than Camaro’s eight-speed automatics, which allows the engine to run at a lower speed on the highway, enabling even greater efficiency.

Creative packaging
Creative packaging solutions, which had to accommodate another clutch in comparison to the eight-speed, allow the 10-speed to be the approximate size of Camaro’s other eight-speed transmission. It uses four simple gearsets and six clutches: two brake clutches and four rotating clutches. That’s only one more clutch than the eight-speed, despite having two more forward gears.

It is also the latest transmission with an all-new, proprietary electronic control system and performance calibrations. The calibration is unique for the ZL1’s high-performance-oriented driving experience, while additional applications will feature calibrations matched to their respective performance ranges.

Additional highlights:

A reduction in spin losses, thanks to only two non-applied clutches and other design features, contributes to greater fuel efficiency
New ultra-low viscosity transmission fluid reduces friction across the full temperature operating range for greater fuel efficiency
An internal thermal bypass allows the transmission to warm up faster to its optimal operating temperature for additional fuel efficiency
Advanced torque converter design contributes to packaging efficiency.

 

that additional highlights part is the only thing that says anything about torque converters, and only that they're more efficient, nothing about part throttle modulation

 

I just learned that new batteries for your Chevy Volt will cost you about 35 grand. I wonder what a new 10 speed transmission goes for?

 

^doesn't the whole car cost 35k?

 

 

Bulk discount

 

 

Yeah, it does, but like the Evo, parts are expensive, only more so.

 

Yeah, it does, but like the Evo, parts are expensive, only more so. So, I'm thinking used Volts aught to be inexpensive.

 

Just buy a tesla....

 

Thanks for the thread hijack.