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Old 01-05-2019, 07:59 AM   #14 (permalink)
Ecky
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I can't find a source for this but I recall reading that the 8-speed box generally skips 1st gear entirely, and also may skip other gears in normal shifting. The Vette does get fantastic economy for what it is, though.
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