The new "Corvette" will be a mid-and receive a dual-clutch gearbox with

Chevrolet Corvette supercar will get the next generation of mid-engine layout and robotic gearbox with two "wet" clutch. Transmission for this model was created by engineers Saab at a time when the Swedish brand owned by General Motors has its division responsible for developing appropriate. About this magazine Autocar said an unnamed senior source in the "Saab." According to him, the gearbox is able to "digest" to 799 Nm of torque, for a total of 18 lb less than the 6.2-liter eight-cylinder engines of 638 horsepower, which is installed on the current front-Chevrolet Corvette ZR1. According to some, the concept of "Corvette" with a mid layout was constructed several years ago, but plans on finishing it and subsequent launch of the series was canceled because of the global financial crisis in 2008. As previously reported, Chevrolet Corvette the next generation will enter the market over the next five years. It is expected that the car will be lighter than its predecessor (in its construction plan to use more aluminum and carbon fiber), and the current V8 engines will give way to "six" with turbochargers. In addition, it is possible that the appearance of the new supercar will be made in retro-style, one of the key elements which will double the rear window in the style of Sting Ray coupe model 1963 release. The current Chevrolet Corvette produced since 2005. Currently, the car is offered with engines capacity of 6.2 and 7.0-liter, developing from 430 to 638 horsepower. Among transmissions - a six-speed "automatic" and "mechanics".