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Naturally, we opted for the revised tremec sixspeed manual. On vehicles with an automatic transmission, press and release the desired button. We have 171 2008 chevrolet corvette vehicles for sale that are reported accident free, 38 1owner cars, and 194 personal use cars. The 2008 chevrolet corvette is available as a coupe or convertible, with either a manual or automatic transmission. Modern automatic transmissions shift faster and are more fuelefficient.
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Used 2008 chevrolet corvette for sale with photos cargurus. Computer showed first tank of gas averaged 20 mpg chevron 91 octane premium with 10% ethanol and mixed driving. With the turn of a dial, five distinct driver modes zr1 has three electronically calibrate up to 12 variables, optimizing everything from steering to throttle control for peak performance in every. Chevrolet 2008 corvette owners manual pdf download. Ive always preferred a manual transmission because it provides more control over the vehicle, it gives better gas mileage than an automatic. The corvettes manual transmission is fitted with computer aided gear shifting cags, obligating the driver to shift. I just bought a new 2010 corvette base coupe wautomatic. The chevrolet corvette c6 is the sixth generation of the corvette sports car that was produced. Here we list the pros and cons of a manual versus an automatic transmission and.
The z06 was reintroduced as a manualtransmissiononly fixedroof hatchback. Find specifications for every 2008 chevrolet corvette. View and download chevrolet 2008 corvette owners manual online. This boosts the epas derived fuel economy thus allowing the buyer to avoid paying the gas guzzler tax. Gas mileage of 2008 chevrolet corvette fueleconomy.
For a two seater compact car it is very roomy and comfortable for both driver and passenger. Because most people use corvettes more often in traffic than on the track, the automatic has been the corvette s most popular transmission option. Last week, the epa released the automatic s fuel economy figures, which are 16 city28 highway20 combined. Slight improvement in fuel economy can be had by opting for the manual transmission, resulting in 16 city mpg and 26 highway mpg. Go over this video several times and then go drive your corvette. Find the best used 2008 chevrolet corvette near you. Iconic sports car recieves larger, more powerful ls3 6. It seemed when driving the car with the automatic, the car felt like a quick, sporty type car.
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