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The Manual C8 Corvette Is Real, And Really Expensive

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The Manual C8 Corvette Is Real, And Really Expensive

Chevrolet has been adamant that it has no plans to make a new manual-equipped Corvette anytime soon. It has left that task up to the aftermarket, and that is exactly what Peitz Performance Tune has done. But if you want to shift your own gears in a C8, it won't be cheap.

According to Alex Peitz, the company founder, in a new video, the conversion will likely cost $60,000 to $70,000 on top of the price of the C8, and it's currently only compatible with the base Stingray. Chevy never intended for the mid-engine Corvette to have a manual transmission, creating a lot of work for Peitz and his team.

Even though the Tremec-supplied transmission was designed to fit in the C8, making it easy to install, the car still needed a clutch, a shifter, the assorted hardware, and the right software to make it all work. The Corvette already had a MoTeC control unit, making it easier to bypass the car’s locked-down software controls.

The upgrade transforms the interior, making space for the shifter in the center tunnel. Each car will get a new center console that hides the PRNDL controls, retains the row of buttons, and still features the drive-mode selector.

Peitz says Tremec will begin producing the manual transmission next summer in mid-2027. During that time, Peitz will continue to refine the package, with plans to handle all installations until the company feels confident it can offer a complete kit for other shops.

When the C8 Corvette went on sale, it was the first time in its history that it did not offer a manual transmission.


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