I have a 2007 C-6 with the automatic/paddle shift transmission. I was always told that the car will start from 2nd gear whether in drive or in the "Sport" mode. In order to accelerate from 1st gear, you need to have the trans in "Sport" and down shift via the paddle into 1st gear. I have been under the impression that in "Drive" mode it also started from the second gear, but when counting the number of shifts I felt, the numbers did not match. I have attributed my "mis-count" of shifts to my 'old age' and my desire to out accelerate that little old lady in her Nash Rambler.....
In the most recent (but futuristic-March 2008) edition of Corvette Magazine, a letter to the editor states that when in "Sport" mode, if you want to start from 1st gear, you have to shift down into it, otherwise it will default to second gear always. Yet, when in drive (and of course this does not show in the onboard display) the trans will always default to 1st gear and start from there every time.
So which is it? Anyone out there with the right and correct answer? Thanks fellows.
2007 C-6 Automatic w/paddle shift
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