Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-Europe-15352645) -
2022 - CRC - 6/22/21
Driving and Operating
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For vehicles with an Mechanical Limited-Slip Differential (Without Z51)
Upshift Allowed (into gear)
At Approximately
km/h
mph
2nd
16
10
3rd
26
16
4th
37
23
5th
49
30
6th
63
39
7th
80
50
8th
97
60
Maximum Downshift Inhibit Speed (into gear)
At Approximately
km/h
mph
1st
30
19
2nd
63
39
3rd
113
70
4th
174
108
5th
245
152
6th
Aero Limited
Aero Limited
7th
Aero Limited
Aero Limited
Double Paddle Declutch
Double Paddle Declutch allows the vehicle to
temporarily disconnect the engine from the
wheels
–
similar to N (Neutral). This feature
is activated by pulling and holding both the
+ paddle and
−
paddle at the same time
while the vehicle is in R (Reverse), D (Drive),
or M (Manual Mode). The vehicle will
remain in this condition until both the +
paddle and
−
paddle are released.
The R, D, or M indicator on the center shift
console will flash red to indicate that the
vehicle is in Double Paddle Declutch. In
addition, the current gear state indicator in
the DIC may dim to gray to indicate that
the vehicle is in Double Paddle Declutch.
To exit Double Paddle Declutch, release both
the + paddle and
−
paddle. The engine will
reconnect to the wheels and the shift
indicator will stop flashing. There are two
Double Paddle Declutch exit styles:
Rapid Exit :
This is intended for use at a
closed course race track and not on public
roads. Engine power is reapplied to the
wheels quickly to support spirited driving.
The rate of launch is dependent on how
much the accelerator pedal is pressed when
the paddles are released: The further the
accelerator pedal is pressed, the greater the
