2012 Chevrolet Corvette Owner's Manual - Page 253

Driving and Operating The vehicle speeds required for Manual Paddle Shift up-shifts depend on several vehicle inputs, which will vary the allowed up-shift speed by a few km/h (mph). For vehicles with a 2.56:1 Axle Ratio (RPO GM8) . 9-31 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). . 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 4 (Fourth) gear require approximately 35 km/h (22 mph). Up-shifts to 5 (Fifth) gear require approximately 45 km/h (28 mph). Up-shifts to 6 (Sixth) gear require approximately 65 km/h (41 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). . . . . . For vehicles with a 2.73:1 Axle Ratio (RPO GU2) . . To prevent damage to the powertrain, Manual Paddle downshifts to a lower gear cannot be done above certain speeds. Up-shifts to 4 (Fourth) gear require approximately 31 km/h (19 mph). Up-shifts to 5 (Fifth) gear require approximately 39 km/h (24 mph). Up-shifts to 6 (Sixth) gear require approximately 57 km/h (35 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 5‑12 for more information.