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DevilKnightFalcon · 02-09-2011, 08:33 PM

Alright guys in the online chat (full transcript) the guys from GM said they are interested in knowing if there is interest in an automatic option for the ZL1. I know I personally desperately want them to make an automatic option and if they do please put some higher quality paddle shifters on it!

So the question is. Do you want to see an automatic option on the ZL1?

Edit:
Now here is the important part. At C5 Fest I talked with John Fitzpatrick who was already aware of the poll and he told me that if I got it to 1,000 total responses then he would give a final answer about the transmission.

UPDATE:
This morning at the Camaro Homecoming in Oshawa GM officially announced that an automatic transmission will be available for the ZL1. Thank you to everyone who voted on this poll. Our voices were heard. Thank you to GM for listening to your loyal customers!!

*Mr. Wyndham* · 02-09-2011, 08:57 PM

Absolutely yes.

I will/want to buy a manual. However, I'd like to see the Z be available to as many enthusiasts as possible!!

DevilKnightFalcon · 02-09-2011, 09:06 PM

I think that especially given that the magnetic ride control system on the ZL1 allows it to be used for everyday driving it makes sense for them to offer an automatic. I would absolutely love to see an automatic with paddle shifters like you see in european cars, something better than the buttons on the existing Camaro anyways. I would absolutely buy one.

heavyt100 · 02-09-2011, 09:18 PM

Yes, please. That would be stellar.

As much as I grew up a manual transmission guy, it's just too much of a pain in rush-hour traffic.

In fact, if I had it to do all over again, I absolutely would have ordered my 2010 SS with an automatic.

Mark H · 02-09-2011, 09:21 PM

Yes

PSP-SS · 02-09-2011, 09:33 PM

Yep. Cant buy one w/out automatic. Just lost a customer.

brandotron · 02-09-2011, 09:36 PM

I couldn't imagine ordering a ZL1 with an auto, but I voted yes. Why not, for those that want it.

mikeSS · 02-09-2011, 10:25 PM

why not lol....

camaroitalia · 02-09-2011, 10:28 PM

I say yes to an auto..

DevilKnightFalcon · 02-09-2011, 10:34 PM

Nice!! Let's keep the votes coming!! So far we have a whopping 65% in favor of offering an automatic!!!

SSLarry · 02-09-2011, 10:58 PM

No way. Why kill the fun. GT500 owners would laugh at you.

2010 SSRS · 02-09-2011, 11:03 PM

Definitely yes.

Padre · 02-09-2011, 11:04 PM

Absolutely. The technology continues to improve in automatics. Plus, I'm mainly interested in drag racing which gives a real advantage, aside from the rare M6 driver who can drive stellar. Moreover, they're meant to be driven, and I'd use mine as a daily driver even as a low 11-second car.

Padre

BlackZCamaro · 02-09-2011, 11:06 PM

Um, no.

View Poll Results: Do you want to see an automatic option for the ZL1?
Yes	1,312	66.30%
No	667	33.70%
Voters: 1979. You may not vote on this poll

02-09-2011, 08:33 PM	#1
DevilKnightFalcon Drives: 2010 Camaro 2LT/RS Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 1,406 View My Garage	Do you want a ZL1 automatic transmission option? Alright guys in the online chat (full transcript) the guys from GM said they are interested in knowing if there is interest in an automatic option for the ZL1. I know I personally desperately want them to make an automatic option and if they do please put some higher quality paddle shifters on it! So the question is. Do you want to see an automatic option on the ZL1? Edit: Now here is the important part. At C5 Fest I talked with John Fitzpatrick who was already aware of the poll and he told me that if I got it to 1,000 total responses then he would give a final answer about the transmission. UPDATE: This morning at the Camaro Homecoming in Oshawa GM officially announced that an automatic transmission will be available for the ZL1. Thank you to everyone who voted on this poll. Our voices were heard. Thank you to GM for listening to your loyal customers!! __________________ MBRP Catback/Magnaflow Resonated X/Airraid V2 CAI/Dash ABL/Interior LEDs/Custom Paint/Jet Coated American Racing LT Headers/High Flow cats/Trifecta Tune Last edited by DevilKnightFalcon; 06-11-2011 at 01:15 PM.

02-09-2011, 08:57 PM	#2
Mr. Wyndham I used to be Dragoneye... Drives: 2018 ZL1 1LE Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Buffalo, NY Posts: 31,876 View My Garage	Absolutely yes. I will/want to buy a manual. However, I'd like to see the Z be available to as many enthusiasts as possible!! __________________ *"Keep the faith."* - Fbodfather

02-09-2011, 09:06 PM	#3
DevilKnightFalcon Drives: 2010 Camaro 2LT/RS Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 1,406 View My Garage	I think that especially given that the magnetic ride control system on the ZL1 allows it to be used for everyday driving it makes sense for them to offer an automatic. I would absolutely love to see an automatic with paddle shifters like you see in european cars, something better than the buttons on the existing Camaro anyways. I would absolutely buy one. __________________ MBRP Catback/Magnaflow Resonated X/Airraid V2 CAI/Dash ABL/Interior LEDs/Custom Paint/Jet Coated American Racing LT Headers/High Flow cats/Trifecta Tune

02-09-2011, 09:18 PM	#4
heavyt100 Drives: 2010 Camaro 1SS Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Outta' here Posts: 231 View My Garage	Yes, please. That would be stellar. As much as I grew up a manual transmission guy, it's just too much of a pain in rush-hour traffic. In fact, if I had it to do all over again, I absolutely would have ordered my 2010 SS with an automatic. Last edited by heavyt100; 02-10-2011 at 05:35 AM.

02-09-2011, 09:21 PM	#5
Mark H Drives: 04 Denali Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: stockton ca Posts: 390	Yes __________________ But Officer, I swear its just a vacuum leak. Those red things? those are smog pumps! 2004 Sierra Denali ----- 2/4 drop LSX 438 TWIN TURBO LSX Block Video Block number 00370. Build Date 04/17/2007

02-09-2011, 09:33 PM	#6
PSP-SS Drives: 11 Tahoe LTZ, 10 Camaro 2SS-THR #12 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Pittsburgh Posts: 64	Yep. Cant buy one w/out automatic. Just lost a customer.

02-09-2011, 09:36 PM	#7
brandotron I am the internets. Drives: dangerously Join Date: May 2009 Location: Redondo Beach, CA Posts: 12,571 View My Garage	I couldn't imagine ordering a ZL1 with an auto, but I voted yes. Why not, for those that want it. __________________

02-09-2011, 10:25 PM	#8
mikeSS Drives: 2015 c7 Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: MI Posts: 7,462	why not lol....

02-09-2011, 10:28 PM	#9
camaroitalia Go Harder Than Baltimore! Drives: 2010 CGM Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Baltimore Posts: 3,835	I say yes to an auto.. __________________

02-09-2011, 10:34 PM	#10
DevilKnightFalcon Drives: 2010 Camaro 2LT/RS Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 1,406 View My Garage	Nice!! Let's keep the votes coming!! So far we have a whopping 65% in favor of offering an automatic!!! __________________ MBRP Catback/Magnaflow Resonated X/Airraid V2 CAI/Dash ABL/Interior LEDs/Custom Paint/Jet Coated American Racing LT Headers/High Flow cats/Trifecta Tune

02-09-2011, 10:58 PM	#11
SSLarry Drives: 2SS LS3 Join Date: May 2010 Location: Southeast Florida Posts: 1,309	No way. Why kill the fun. GT500 owners would laugh at you. __________________ 2010 CGM 2SS LS3, born: 4/10

02-09-2011, 11:03 PM	#12
2010 SSRS Drives: 3 V8 Camaros Join Date: May 2009 Location: The Ocean State Posts: 111,187 View My Garage	Definitely yes. __________________ Jannetty Racing JRE Street Package

02-09-2011, 11:04 PM	#13
Padre Only drives on Sundays Drives: '16 2SS A8 NPP MRC NGray Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Dalton, GA Posts: 2,500 View My Garage	Absolutely. The technology continues to improve in automatics. Plus, I'm mainly interested in drag racing which gives a real advantage, aside from the rare M6 driver who can drive stellar. Moreover, they're meant to be driven, and I'd use mine as a daily driver even as a low 11-second car. Padre __________________ OLD HOTNESS: The "Heretic": '11 2SS/RS L99 A6 Black/Inferno. Build Journal, Videos D1SC GT9 JBA-LT = 720/680 \| 10.330 @ 133.61, 1.546 sixty... Camaro King at ECS V, Darlington. NEW HOTNESS: '16 2SS A8 NPP MRC. Bone Stock, 1/8th: 8.051 @ 89.44, 1.919

02-09-2011, 11:06 PM	#14
BlackZCamaro No 3rd Gen Lovin. Drives: Seven and counting...... Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Colorado Posts: 18	Um, no. __________________ 1967 SS 396/375, 1969 327/350, 1969 427/450, 1970 350/360 LT1, 1971 LT1 FI/?, 2000 383 FI Z28, 2002 1SC Z28.

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