The latest news from Ford’s most performance-oriented pony, the GT350 and its “R” counterpart, surrounds the possibility of a new dual-clutch transmission mated to the rev-happy 5.2-liter flat plane crank V8 engine.
Interestingly enough, the rumor, which surfaced on an enthusiast forum according to Ford Authority, comes at a time when Tremec most recently revealed its latest seven-speed DCT. Therefore, if the rumor ends up having any substance, the sixth-generation Chevrolet Camaro could counter punch effectively.
As it pertains to General Motors, Tremec’s new seven-speed DCT has been linked to the rumored C8 Corvette, also known as the mid-engined Corvette. The DCT could potentially find its way to the Chevrolet Camaro, too, knowing it has been designed for rear-wheel and all-wheel drive applications. Specifically, the gearbox supports up to 664 lb-ft of torque and a maximum of 10,000 RPM.
While we don’t think any of the Camaro’s high-performance offerings will see a DCT, due to the fact GM’s new 10-speed automatic will debut in the 2017 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1, we do think it could potentially replace GM’s older eight-speed automatic transmission in a few performance areas.
What do you think? Would you be pleased to find a DCT in a Camaro? Drop us a line below.
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If this happen I will be extremely excited. DCT’s are used by high end sports car makers for a reason.
GM could offer the DCT in the Camaro SS and 1LE package SS & 1LE package v6 cars while the 10-speed would reside in the ZL1 & Z/28 while leaving the regular 8-speed auto in the normal V6 and 4-cylinder options. Maybe if GM builds an ALPHA PLATFORM SEDAN for the Chevrolet Lineup it could go there too. I’m sure alot of us would love to see a Charger fighter from GM with a LT1 V8 under the hood and a 7-speed DCT would really work well in that scenario, maybe a new Impala SS on the Alpha platform??? just saying.
DCTs are awesome. Quicken than an auto or manual and a heck of a lot more convenient than the latter.
I’m inclined to agree. Why would GM join with Ford on the 10-speed automatic transmission for V-8s when they were also working on a DCT. That’s not the GM that I know and love.