A new eight-speed automatic, known as the 8L90, will be available on the 2015 Chevrolet Corvette, expected on the market in 2014. The 8L90 is said to have been designed for rear-wheel-drive applications and in the Corvette will replace the current 6L80 six-speed. The 8L90, which is said to be roughly the same size as the 6L80, is also said to be capable of handling up to 737 pound-feet of torque. Other stated details include an overall ratio spread of 7.0, a shorter first gear ratio for quicker launches, and three speed sensors that provide for enhanced shift response and accuracy.
Source: Motor Authority
