Automatic Transmission: A6 or A8?

PalmerGA · 10-26-2015, 08:06 AM

IF I decide to get a 2016 Camaro, it will be a SS and it will have an automatic transmission. Please, manual shift lovers, your recommendations to get a M6 will not assist me in my decision - it ain't gonna happen. My current SS is an A6 and there appears to be plenty of get up and go, as is. I would imagine an A6 would be even more impressive with the 6th Gen LT1 engine. So my question to those in the know is...

Why should I choose the A8 option over the A6? Would the 2 extra gears (and no doubt different ratios through all gears) really make a significant difference in the permagrin effect?

Thanks

mcsoul · 10-26-2015, 08:09 AM

The 2014 to 2015 model year corvette made a nice improvement going from the a6 to the new a8 with a very similar drivetrain to the SS. IMO the a8 is better.

Curr · 10-26-2015, 08:12 AM

You don't have a choice, the automatic transmission in the 2016 Camaro is an 8 speed auto.

Zack46 · 10-26-2015, 08:15 AM

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Originally Posted by Curr

You don't have a choice, the automatic transmission in the 2016 Camaro is an 8 speed auto.

I am going with a V6 and automatic tranny. And stand by my decision......

fastball · 10-26-2015, 08:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PalmerGA

IF I decide to get a 2016 Camaro, it will be a SS and it will have an automatic transmission. Please, manual shift lovers, your recommendations to get a M6 will not assist me in my decision - it ain't gonna happen. My current SS is an A6 and there appears to be plenty of get up and go, as is. I would imagine an A6 would be even more impressive with the 6th Gen LT1 engine. So my question to those in the know is...

Why should I choose the A8 option over the A6? Would the 2 extra gears (and no doubt different ratios through all gears) really make a significant difference in the permagrin effect?

Thanks

All automatics in the 2016 Camaro are 8 speed. Whether you get the turbo 4, V6, or V8. The only automatic transmission is an 8 speed.

GM is phasing out the 6 speed auto.

joemosfet · 10-26-2015, 08:44 AM

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Originally Posted by PalmerGA

I would imagine an A6 would be even more impressive with the 6th Gen LT1 engine.

Disregarding the fact that 2016 Camaros only come with M6 or A8, why do you think an A6 would be more impressive than an A8 on the LT1?

The faster and tighter valve body means it shifts faster, more gears means tighter ratios means you spend more time in the power band without sacrificing highway economy.

lDejavul · 10-26-2015, 08:52 AM

I say wait for that A6 don't let anyone tell you what to do!!! A6 all the way!~

fastball · 10-26-2015, 08:53 AM

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Originally Posted by lDejavul

I say wait for that A6 don't let anyone tell you what to do!!! A6 all the way!~

The 2 speed powerglide is in development right now!

Bhobbs · 10-26-2015, 08:56 AM

The choice is made for you. The a8 is the only option.

DenverTaco07 · 10-26-2015, 08:58 AM

Dude, get the Manual!!!

joemosfet · 10-26-2015, 09:04 AM

Yeah, but get the manual 8 speed.

fastball · 10-26-2015, 09:11 AM

Forget the 8 speed, go for the 18 speed:

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whiteboyblues2001 · 10-26-2015, 10:06 AM

The new A8 (on the SS) is lighter than the old A6 as well.

Marine Corps · 10-26-2015, 10:15 AM

A8 for me. I've done all the shifting in my previous cars. Besides, the automatic is faster.

10-26-2015, 08:06 AM	#1
PalmerGA Drives: 2013 SIM 1SS/RS L99 Join Date: May 2012 Location: Southwest GA Posts: 8,755 View My Garage	Automatic Transmission: A6 or A8? IF I decide to get a 2016 Camaro, it will be a SS and it will have an automatic transmission. Please, manual shift lovers, your recommendations to get a M6 will not assist me in my decision - it ain't gonna happen. My current SS is an A6 and there appears to be plenty of get up and go, as is. I would imagine an A6 would be even more impressive with the 6th Gen LT1 engine. So my question to those in the know is... Why should I choose the A8 option over the A6? Would the 2 extra gears (and no doubt different ratios through all gears) really make a significant difference in the permagrin effect? Thanks __________________ 2013 1SS/RS Coupe L99, Stainless Power Works LT Headers, SCT X4 Custom Tune from RDP, CAI Inc. Air Intake w/ Apex Scoop, VMAX CNC Ported Throttle Body, Solo Axle-Back Exhaust w/ J-pipes, Apex Catch Can, Husky Splash Guards, Heritage Grille, 3D Carbon Rear Spoiler, Oracle Chrome Turn Signal Bulbs, GM Reverse Light Trim Billets, Gorilla Black Locking Lugs, Emblem Pros Retro SS Badges/Custom Retro SS Kickplates/Under-hood Bowtie, 35% window Tint, Nitto Motivo Tires (6-8-18)

10-26-2015, 08:12 AM	#3
Curr Probably doesn't like you Drives: 2022 WCT ZL1 M6 Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Boston-ish Posts: 1,249	You don't have a choice, the automatic transmission in the 2016 Camaro is an 8 speed auto. __________________ I hope the 6th gen Camaro has a melodious horn trumpet. I'll tootel it at the ladies, yelling out "Hi hi." - RenegadeXR كافر ΜΟΛΩΝ ΛΑΒΕ железобетонное очко Quod gratis asseritur, gratis negatur. There is an unequal amount of good and bad in most things, the trick is to work out the ratio and act accordingly.

10-26-2015, 08:52 AM	#7
lDejavul Drives: Camaro SS Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 621 View My Garage	I say wait for that A6 don't let anyone tell you what to do!!! A6 all the way!~ __________________ Adrenaline Red 20" 5 Spoke Black Black Side Spear Dual Mode Exhaust MRC Splash Guards 1G1FG1R74G0124089

10-26-2015, 08:56 AM	#9
Bhobbs Drives: 2015 SS 1LE Red Hot, 1970 Chevelle Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Chino, CA Posts: 6,989	The choice is made for you. The a8 is the only option. __________________

10-26-2015, 08:58 AM	#10
DenverTaco07 Drives: 2017 SS 1LE, 2017 Volt, 2013 Pilot Join Date: May 2014 Location: Colorado Posts: 4,274	Dude, get the Manual!!! __________________ 2017 SS 1LE \| HBM \| Vortech V3-Si supercharger (620RWHP and 575ft lbs) \| PDR \| Black Bowties \| Illuminated Front Black Bowtie \| Illuminated Door Sills \| Smoked Tails \| vented seats mod

10-26-2015, 08:09 AM	#2
mcsoul Drives: Want a gen 6 Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: 75089 Posts: 1,032	The 2014 to 2015 model year corvette made a nice improvement going from the a6 to the new a8 with a very similar drivetrain to the SS. IMO the a8 is better.

10-26-2015, 09:04 AM	#11
joemosfet Drives: 2014 Camaro SS Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Colorado Posts: 1,006	Yeah, but get the manual 8 speed. __________________ SOLD: 2014 Camaro Coupe 2SS/RS M6 Blue Ray Metallic, NPP, Nav 2014 Stingray Premiere Edition Coupe #142/500 Z51 3LT M7 Laguna Blue, Magride, NPP, Exposed Carbon Fiber Roof, Carbon Fiber Dash, Suede Wrapped Interior Canceled: 2016 Camaro Coupe 1AK37 2SS Coupe, G7E Garnet Red, BRJ Adrenaline Red Trim, F55 Magnetic Ride, NPP Exhaust, CF5 Sunroof, 56R Gray Split spoke w/ machined face, RN2 LPO Illuminated Bowtie, VYW Premium Floor Mats, W2D LPO Cargo Net

10-26-2015, 09:11 AM	#12
fastball Banned Drives: 2017 Camaro 2SS 6MT Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Cleveland, Ohio Posts: 4,372	Forget the 8 speed, go for the 18 speed:

10-26-2015, 10:06 AM	#13
whiteboyblues2001 Drives: 1SS, A8, MRC, NPP, Blade Spoiler Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: MD Posts: 1,485	The new A8 (on the SS) is lighter than the old A6 as well.

10-26-2015, 10:15 AM	#14
Marine Corps Drives: 2016 2SS Garnet Red Camaro Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: San Francisco Bay Posts: 840	A8 for me. I've done all the shifting in my previous cars. Besides, the automatic is faster.

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