Anyone think the camaro will get it? Or would that shoot the cost up?

I don't know what it would do for cost, but I know a lot of people who won't even look at a car with a 4 speed auto anymore.

Test drove a C6 with the new 6 spd auto and liked it so much we went ahead and ordered a new C6.
I would like to see the new Camaro with it.
They are a trip to drive. Not bad in the 1/4 times either.
Guys on Corvette Forum with stock C6's are in the 12's.

Can someone explain to me the benefits of a 6-speed automatic?

I would assume closer gear ratios so better acceleration then the 4 and 5 speed autos.

I believe,
Better overdrive gear...for mpg.
And a better ratio between gears. So you can get more tq multiplication and better gearing, but the same drivabilty as taller gearing in the current 4spd autos.

I expect every new RWD model that comes out after 2007 to have a 6 speed auto.

4 cyl. cars will probably keep the 4 speeds the longest.

I would like to get a six speed auto if I decide to get the convertible and I agree with most people here that 4 speed autos are going the way of the dinosaurs soon.

Does anybody know the gear ratios on the 6-speed auto and what rear end will it use?

I don't know what we will see in the Camaro, but here is what the ratios are for the c6:


First: 4.02
Second: 2.36
Third: 1.53
Fourth: 1.15
Fifth: 0.85
Sixth: 0.67
Reverse: 3.06
Final drive ratio: 2.56

http://www.chevrolet.com/corvette/specifications/

click on transmission.

The 6 speed auto setup in the C6 is simply awesome. The gear ratios work out incredibly well for a performance vehicle. Here is a input rpm vs axle rpm ratio comparison (individual gear ratio x final drive ratio)

T-56 94-02 v8 F-body
9.10
6.09
4.45
3.42
2.60
1.71

C6 6L80E
10.29
6.04
3.92
2.94
2.18
1.72

The first gear in the C6 is deeper, even through the 2.73's, than the M6/3.42 combo for getting off the line, and it is the same for top overdrive gear (for all intents and purposes).

If available, my powertrain choice is going to be the 300+hp v6 with a 6spd auto.

That will definetly make for a unique Camaro.

Although I doubt I will actually get one, I do hope to see a v6 with this kind of output in the 5th gen. If I had to get a v6 car, this would be a sweet v6 car to have.

I'd definitely like to see it.

I think that A6 in the new Vette really helps it performance wise. Many people had a tough time getting into the 12s with C6s - especially with autos, but I just recently saw a bone stock C6 with the auto 6 speed went 12.4 @ 112 Here's the thread:

http://www.ls1tech.com/forums/showthread.php?t=473297

GM will be be making it difficult for anyone to not consider a Camaro of some sort, at least from a powertrain perspective. GM is FINALLY going to take advantage of their power of scale and commonality.