2019 Camaro Could Very Well Feature Seven-Speed Originating From 'Vette

As the promise of a bit warmer weather bears down on the people of Knoxville and staff here at West Chevy, we are beginning to envision the driest of roads, budding flowers, and greener grass. Along with this also comes thoughts about sportier models of cars: we understand the popularity of crossover SUVs and sedans, because they really do seem to be among the most practical of choices out there. But admittedly, there are times when raw power, the ability to maneuver around corners like a true boss, and amazing speeds off the line really have their place. Daydreams about taking corners at very fast paces in cars such as the legendary Camaro are bound to instantly cure the winter blues of just about any racing enthusiast!

The folks at Autoweek blog recently reported that the 2019 Chevy Camaro SS will come with either a six or seven-speed manual transmission, as well as the option for a standard 8-speed automatic. Other sources say that it could very well be the seven-speed from the Corvette but that it may not be identical: The 'Vette incorporates a Tremec TR-6070 transmission, mounted in the rear. What the Camaro puts to use is more standard form of engine-mounted transmission, so the packaging would need to have slight differences, even if the assorted components from the TR-6070 make the full transition.

For 2019, many have noticed that the Camaro only has one 6.2-liter engine listed, and this creates a bit of a gray area regarding future placement of the 650-hp ZL1. Most of us here speculate that Chevy is going to be looking to get higher mileage numbers out of it, and a cruising gear with triple overdrive could accomplish that feat. There could also be a chance that maybe a fully new line of Camaro variant that produces higher horsepower could be on the drawing board for the future. If this does happen to be the case, it would provide a hefty rival for the Ford Shelby GT500 Mustang, which is scheduled to make an appearance next year as well.

One transmission type that was not discussed In any of the spec documents was the 10-speed automatic. Ford and GM co-developed the 10-speed gearbox, and it was first introduced to the driving public by Chevy in the 2017 Camaro Zl1. Ford has equipped the F-150 and expedition with it, and there is still a but of uncertainty regarding the transmission issue. We definitely expect the 2019 Camaro model to arrive with tweaked exterior styling, and may switch up its equipment enough to make way for a more affordable V-8 powered car.

Spy shots from last year show that due to both front and rear being covered in camouflage, there will probably be a full refresh of the exterior. New headlights would make sense, perhaps a new grille up front, and new taillights would also be plausible. We understand that a few staunch critics thought that newer Camaros have not looked very different from older models, but it was important to the brand that the familiar namesake carried on, even during periods of advancement. We will keep everyone posted on all of the news surrounding the upcoming 2019 model, and will be festering a large amount of excitement: this is a vehicle that has been the winning part of the formula for numerous victory laps over the years!