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Old Jan 3, 2007 | 04:40 PM
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Not much to get from this , but the new interior combo's , the new exterior colors , the new split 5 spoke wheels .....oh yeah , and the 450hp LS3 new base engine . No more 4 speed auto either , the vette is 6 speed across the lineup now .


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Old Jan 3, 2007 | 04:46 PM
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Isn't the LS3 based off the L92? Any specs?
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Old Jan 3, 2007 | 06:15 PM
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this is the first ive heard of the LS3...
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Old Jan 3, 2007 | 08:51 PM
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... would be nice...
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Old Jan 3, 2007 | 08:53 PM
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and why does the vette now have a 2.73 rear axle ratio or has the m6 vettes always been like that
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Old Jan 3, 2007 | 10:08 PM
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honestly no auto is retarded, my gf (wife eventually) will want to drive it and i don't want her learning to drive stick on my vette
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Old Jan 3, 2007 | 10:19 PM
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Originally Posted by stone150
honestly no auto is retarded, my gf (wife eventually) will want to drive it and i don't want her learning to drive stick on my vette
Actually no auto would be great IMO. Who the hell would want a vette in an automatic is my question?

But fortunately, for people like you, you can still get an auto it is just a 6 speed only. They actually have the 6 speed auto in the 2006 vette. The reason for the 2.73 gear is the very low 1st gear in the A6.
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Old Jan 3, 2007 | 10:21 PM
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Here is a chart of the ratios:

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Old Jan 3, 2007 | 10:23 PM
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The A6 is also paddle shift on the steering wheel if you choose.
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Old Jan 4, 2007 | 09:40 AM
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Isn't the LS3 a 6.2L?
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