The Chevrolet Camaro looks slated to receive the seven-speed manual transmission from the C7 Corvette for the 2019 model year.
A California Air Resources Board document discovered by lists the available powertrain options for the Camaro and Corvette for 2019. Both vehicles will retain the 6.2-liter Small Block V8 for 2019, of course, but interestingly, it seems as though the Camaro will be available with both the seven-speed manual from the Corvette, in addition to its existing six-speed manual.
It’s also interesting to note the Camaro only has 1 6.2-liter engine listed, which could indicate the end of production of the 650 hp ZL1. The Corvette has two versions of the 6.2-liter engine listed for 2019 – likely the 6.2-liter base car and the 6.2-liter LT5-powered ZR1. These documents are sometimes subject to change, but it gives us an interesting window into GM’s plans for the Corvette and Camaro for 2019.
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The arrival of the seven-speed manual in the Camaro may be indication of a new model variant. It’s also possible GM is looking to meet increasingly strict emissions regulations and is using the triple-overdrive transmission to help make its muscle car a bit more efficient.
