American Cars Manual Corvette fans finally have a stick shift, and it did not come from Chevrolet. Seven years after the C8 Corvette launched, Peitz Performance has built a full three-pedal conversion. Chevy chose a dual-clutch for its supercar, so this swap fills a gap the factory was never willing to touch.
The American Cars Manual Corvette Business Case
Peitz partnered with Tremec to fit the TR9060, a six-speed manual transaxle unveiled at last year’s SEMA Show. The unit supports 1,000 lb-ft of torque, and it can handle the 8,600 rpm redline of the fiery Z06. Peitz removes the eight-speed dual-clutch, then adds a concentric slave cylinder, a CT4-V Blackwing clutch pedal, and a new flywheel. Analog-minded performance fans now have a Corvette to chase, and the stick is the reason.
Electronics do the heavy lifting here. A MoTeC M182 ECU and an M150 transmission control unit handle rev-matched blips, upshift ignition cuts, and clutch position monitoring. Still, the real question is whether the American Cars Manual Corvette market is big enough to justify the engineering. Only a small pool of buyers will spend this kind of money on a conversion. For further perspective on the lineup, see our previous look at the 4,517 HP, 24 Cylinders, 1 Manual.
| ⚙️Engine / Powertrain | 6.2L LT2 V8 donor, mid-mounted (est.) |
| 🐎Power Output | 495 HP (est.) |
| ⚡Peak Torque | 470 lb-ft (est.) |
| ⏱️0-60 mph (0-100 km/h) | 0-60 mph in 3.0s (est.) |
| 🚀Top Speed | 194 mph (est.) |
| 🔄Drivetrain / Gearbox | 6-Speed Manual Transaxle / RWD (est.) |
| 💰Starting Price / Est. | $74,528 swap fee (donor not included) |
Engineering Behind The Three-Pedal Transformation
The M182 opens the door to serious tuning. Builders can add rolling anti-lag, adjustable traction control, and nitrous or methanol systems. That openness is a double-edged sword, since every added boost source stresses the drivetrain. On paper, a manual C8 makes perfect sense. In reality, clutch wear, cooling requirements, and the donor car add real cost.
Price Tag Versus The Showroom Stingray
Peitz charges $74,528 for the hardware and software, and you must supply your own donor. That lands almost exactly on the Chevrolet base price of a brand-new 2027 Corvette Stingray at $73,795 including delivery. Rezvani’s gated alternative still relies on the dual-clutch and lacks a clutch pedal entirely. Peitz is the only route to a true stick.
Ultimately, a donor-dependent swap at this price will remain a collector’s niche rather than a mainstream answer. Even so, expect well-documented Tremec builds to command a premium in the used market. Chevrolet may never build the manual itself, but the enthusiast market has already voted with its wallet. For more coverage, visit Auto News Magazine.
Liam Campbell
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