# G8 to live on as a... (update j/k)

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**Created:** [July 13, 2009, 5:40am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/g8-to-live-on-as-a-update-j-k/70460 "2009-07-13T05:40:41Z")
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### Author: ![Jeller](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/bc8723/32.png) [@Jeller](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Jeller)
#### Post date: [February 24, 2013, 6:52pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/g8-to-live-on-as-a-update-j-k/70460/97 "2013-02-24T18:52:42Z")

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> [@Wahoo](#):
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> Manual

Looks like we are only getting the lazy fucking auto trans, stupid lazy americans :banghead:

_However, unlike its Holden brethren, the new SS doesn’t come with a true manual transmission, and instead packs a six-speed automatic with paddle shifters that enable manual shifting in a way._

 

> **[2014 Chevrolet SS Unveiled, Manual Transmission Is MIA](https://www.slashgear.com/2014-chevrolet-ss-unveiled-manual-transmission-is-mia-16269578/)**
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> General Motors unveiled late last night the 2014 Chevrolet SS, which just so happens to be Chevrolet's first rear-wheel-drive performance sedan in 17 years. Of…

   
   
Debut at Daytona this week: [http://wot.motortrend.com/video-find-2014-chevrolet-ss-race-road-cars-featured-in-daytona-themed-clips-331263.html#axzz2LsJomPG6](http://wot.motortrend.com/video-find-2014-chevrolet-ss-race-road-cars-featured-in-daytona-themed-clips-331263.html#axzz2LsJomPG6)

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