2020 Corvette Stingray Automatic. Not only is this the first mid-engine Corvette, it's also the first with a retractable hardtop — the folding canvas has gone the way of the front-engine layout. Because just like the automatic, the DCT, it would have to be a bespoke manual," Juechter said.
The Corvette's new foldaway top is made from a lightweight composite material. The eight sends its power to the rear wheels via a paddle-shifted, eight-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission, but enthusiasts who want three pedals are out of luck. Other automakers have taken similar steps.
The eight sends its power to the rear wheels via a paddle-shifted, eight-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission, but enthusiasts who want three pedals are out of luck.
Not only is this the first mid-engine Corvette, it's also the first with a retractable hardtop — the folding canvas has gone the way of the front-engine layout.
The Corvette's new foldaway top is made from a lightweight composite material. This is more than I think anybody expects it to be. At once precise and powerful, the Corvette Stingray coupe and convertible have been completely redesigned from the ground up to deliver a thrill on every drive.