2010 Chevrolet Corvette Owner's Manual - Page 124
2010 Chevrolet Corvette Manual
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For vehicles with a 2.56:1 Axle Ratio (RPO GM8) • Up-shifts to 4 (Fourth) gear require approximately 35 km/h (22 mph). For vehicles with a 2.73:1 Axle Ratio (RPO GU2) • Up-shifts to 4 (Fourth) gear require approximately 31 km/h (19 mph). • Up-shifts to 5 (Fifth) gear require approximately 45 km/h (28 mph). • Up-shifts to 5 (Fifth) gear require approximately 39 km/h (24 mph). • Up-shifts to 6 (Sixth) gear require approximately 65 km/h (41 mph). To prevent damage to the powertrain, Manual Paddle downshifts to a lower gear cannot be done above certain speeds. The maximum speed allowed for downshifting of gears 1 (First) through 4 (Fourth) are: • Up-shifts to 6 (Sixth) gear require approximately 57 km/h (35 mph). To prevent damage to the powertrain, Manual Paddle downshifts to a lower gear cannot be done above certain speeds. The maximum speed allowed for downshifting of gears 1 (First) through 4 (Fourth) are: Into 4 (Fourth) gear over 250 km/h (155 mph) Into 3 (Third) gear over 188 km/h (117 mph) Into 2 (Second) gear over 120 km/h (75 mph ) Into 1 (First) gear over 68 km/h (42 mph). Into 4 (Fourth) gear over 234 km/h (145 mph) Into 3 (Third) gear over 176 km/h (109 mph) Into 2 (Second) gear over 113 km/h (70 mph ) Into 1 (First) gear over 64 km/h (40 mph). If the driver does not request an upshift as the engine speed approaches fuel shut off RPM, the engine speed will be limited to protect the engine. See Tachometer on page 4-31 for more information. 3-30