Swapping Parts With The 'Vette? 2019 Camaro Could See Seven Manual Gears

Tucson residents feel very blessed to live in an area that doesn't provide much in the way of an unbearable winter: ample sun, higher temps then much of the nation, and outdoor activities that can't be done in many other states abound. We still admit that many of us around the office here at Orielly are looking forward to spring: the rebirth of gardens, more sporting events, and opportunities to hit the wide open road are all included in spring's allure. This is when we begin to daydream about taking corners at high speed, and enjoying afternoon cruises in powerful cars such as the legendary Chevy Camaro.

The staff that works tirelessly on the Autoblog reporting circuit claimed last week that the 2019 Chevy Camaro SS will come with either a six or seven-speed manual transmission, as well as the standard 8-speed automatic. Sources from Autoguide say that there is a chance it could be the seven-speed from the Corvette, but there is reason to believe that it may not be identical. The Camaro actually puts to use a more standard engine-mounted transmission, so packaging is different, even if the TR-6070's various components complete the scheduled swap. The Camaro only has one 6.2-liter engine listed for release in 2019, which raises questions about future placement of the 650-hp ZL1 Camaro.

We expect here at Orielly Chevy that research and development is attempting to acquire a higher mileage number out of the release, and a triple overdrive cruising gear could be put to the test to accomplish the task. There also may be a chance that a fully new line of Camaro variant touting higher horsepower could be being developed. If that is the case, it would provide an excellent formula component for battle against Ford's Shelby GT500 Mustang, its sworn rival. One transmission type that was not talked about in any spec documents provided was the 10-speed automatic. Co-developed by GM and Ford, the Chevy first introduced it in the 2017 Camaro ZL1.

We expect the 2019 Camaro model to arrive with exterior styling that has been nicely changed up, and added equipment that may pave the way for a lower-priced, V-8 driven car. Spy shots we got our hands on last year appear to show the front and rear covered in camouflage, leading us to believe that a full exterior refresh could very well take place. A brand new grille up front and new taillights in the back are slated to appear, adding unique character as the Camaro model charges on for future development.

Some critics have stated that newer Camaros have not looked or felt different enough from older models, but it was important to our brand that the familiar look and feel lived on, even during periods of mass advancement. We will keep all of our blog followers updated on the news about the upcoming 2019 model, and will be filled with a tremendous amount of excitement: This is a vehicle that has been the champion contender for numerous victory laps over the years!