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6 speed, reverse top right

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6 speed, reverse top right is a manual shift pattern. Reverse past fifth. Camaro V8, Corvette and friends. The Society has 39 vehicles on file for it, 29 of them verified against a manual page or an original knob.

Gearbox badges: V verified C corroborated U unverified or not found.

Status: Verified means we read the gate in a manual or on an original knob. Corroborated means second-hand sources. Lead means not checked yet, marked [citation needed].

Cadillacsend a correction

VehicleYearsStatusGearboxMembers
Cadillac ATS-V Alpha
3.6 twin-turbo, 6-speed manual
[1]
2017, 2019VerifiedTremec TR-6060C
Cadillac CT4-V Blackwing
2.7T/3.6TT Blackwing, 6-speed manual
[2]
2022VerifiedTremec TR-6060C
Cadillac CT4-V Blackwing
2.7T/3.6TT Blackwing, 6-speed manual
[3]
2023VerifiedTremec TR-6060C
Cadillac CT5-V Blackwing
6.2 supercharged V8, 6-speed manual
[4]
2022VerifiedTremec TR-6060C
Cadillac CT5-V Blackwing
6.2 supercharged V8, 6-speed manual
[5]
2023VerifiedTremec TR-6060C
Cadillac CTS-V First gen (Sigma) and second gen
6.0 V8 CTS-V, 6-speed manual
[6]
2004-2007VerifiedTremec T-56C
Cadillac CTS-V Second gen
6.2 supercharged V8, 6-speed manual
[7]
2009, 2011-2012VerifiedTremec TR-6060C
Cadillac CTS-V Second gen
6.2 supercharged V8, 6-speed manual
[8]
2010VerifiedTremec TR-6060C

Chevroletsend a correction

VehicleYearsStatusGearboxMembers
Chevrolet Camaro 4th gen (1993-2002)
5.7L V8 six-speed (US)
[9]
1993VerifiedTremec T-56C
Chevrolet Camaro Fourth gen (F-body)
Z28/SS V8, T-56 6-speed
[10]
1993-2002VerifiedTremec T-56C
Chevrolet Camaro 4th gen (1993-2002)
5.7L V8 six-speed (US)
[11]
1996VerifiedTremec T-56C
Chevrolet Camaro 4th gen (1993-2002)
5.7L V8 six-speed (US)
[12]
2000VerifiedTremec T-56C
Chevrolet Camaro 5th gen
V8 (SS) 6-speed manual
[13]
2010VerifiedTremec TR-6060C
Chevrolet Camaro Fifth gen (Zeta)
SS 6.2L V8, 6-speed manual (manual labels 'V8 Engines')
[14]
2011-2012, 2014-2015VerifiedTremec TR-6060C
Chevrolet Camaro 6th gen
SS 6.2L and ZL1 (manual labels 'V8 Engine')
[15]
2016-2017, 2020-2023VerifiedTremec TR-6060C
Chevrolet Camaro Sixth gen (Alpha)
1LE package with 2.0L or 3.6L; SS and ZL1 6.2L; 6-speed manual
[16]
2016-2024VerifiedTremec TR-3160
Tremec TR-6060C
Chevrolet Corvette C5 (all)
5.7 V8, 6-speed manual (incl. Z06 2001-2004)
[17]
1997-2004VerifiedTremec T-56C
Chevrolet Corvette C6
Base 6-speed manual; Z06 also on the T-56 page list
[18]
2005-2007VerifiedTremec T-56C
Chevrolet Corvette C6
Base, Z06, ZR1 (2009-2013), 6-speed manual
[19]
2008-2013VerifiedTremec TR-6060C
Chevrolet Corvette Z06 C5
5.7 LS6 V8, 6-speed manual
[20]
2001, 2003, 2004VerifiedTremec T-56C
Chevrolet SS Zeta (Holden VF Commodore)
6.2 V8, 6-speed manual
[21]
2016-2017VerifiedTremec TR-6060C

Dodgesend a correction

VehicleYearsStatusGearboxMembers
Dodge Challenger Third gen (LC/LA)
R/T, SRT8, SRT392, Scat Pack, Hellcat with 6-speed manual
[22]
2009-2021VerifiedTremec TR-6060C
Dodge Challenger Third gen (LC/LA)
R/T, Scat Pack, SRT and Hellcat with 6-speed manual
[23]
2017, 2019, 2023VerifiedTremec TR-6060C
Dodge Challenger Third gen (LC/LA)
5.7 / 6.4 with 6-speed manual
[24]
2022-2023CorroboratedTremec TR-6060C
Dodge Viper VX I (2013-2017 SRT/Dodge Viper)
8.4 V10, 6-speed manual
[25]
2013-2017VerifiedTremec TR-6060C

Fordsend a correction

VehicleYearsStatusGearboxMembers
Ford Mustang Cobra SN95 (New Edge)
4.6 supercharged V8 'Terminator' Cobra, 6-speed manual
[26]
2003-2004VerifiedTremec T-56C
Ford Mustang Shelby GT500 S197
5.4 supercharged V8 (2007-2012) and 5.8 (2013-2014), 6-speed manual
[27]
2007-2014VerifiedTremec TR-6060C
Ford Mustang Shelby GT500 S197 GenII
5.4L/5.8L supercharged
[28]
2010-2014CorroboratedTremec TR-6060C

Pontiacsend a correction

VehicleYearsStatusGearboxMembers
Pontiac Firebird Fourth gen (F-body)
Formula and Trans Am V8, 6-speed manual
[29]
1993-2002VerifiedTremec T-56C
Pontiac Firebird 4th gen
5.7L V8 six-speed (US)
[30]
1996VerifiedTremec T-56C
Pontiac GTO Holden Monaro-based
5.7/6.0 V8, 6-speed manual
[31]
2004-2006VerifiedTremec T-56C

Unconfirmed leadshelp confirm

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Show 8 leads

Aston Martinsend a correction

VehicleYearsStatusGearboxMembers
Aston Martin DB7 Vantage
6-speed manual
[citation needed]
1999-2003LeadTremec T-56C

Cadillacsend a correction

VehicleYearsStatusGearboxMembers
Cadillac ATS-V Alpha
3.6 twin-turbo, 6-speed manual
[citation needed]
2016, 2018LeadTremec TR-6060C
Cadillac CTS-V Second gen
6.2 supercharged V8, 6-speed manual
[citation needed]
2013-2014LeadTremec TR-6060C

Dodgesend a correction

VehicleYearsStatusGearboxMembers
Dodge Ram SRT-10 Third gen
8.3 V10, 6-speed manual
[citation needed]
2004-2006LeadTremec T-56C
Dodge Viper SR I/SR II/ZB I
8.0 V10, 6-speed manual
[citation needed]
1992-2007LeadTremec T-56C
Dodge Viper ZB II/VX I
8.4 V10, 6-speed manual
[citation needed]
2008-2012LeadTremec TR-6060C

Holdensend a correction

VehicleYearsStatusGearboxMembers
Holden Monaro CV8 VX / VY / VZ
5.7 V8 CV8, 6-speed manual
[citation needed]
2001-2003; 2004-2006 HSV GTOLeadTremec T-56U

Pontiacsend a correction

VehicleYearsStatusGearboxMembers
Pontiac G8 GXP VE
6.2 V8, 6-speed manual
[citation needed]
2009LeadTremec TR-6060C

References

  1. ^ Owner's manual. ATS-V figure reads 1 3 5 R / 2 4 6 (R upper right) in the 2017 (p.235) and 2019 (p.198) owner's manuals; the ATS figure beside it is R 1 3 5. [link]
  2. ^ Owner's manual. 2022 CT4 owner's manual p.250 'Manual Transmission, if equipped, this is the shift pattern' figure reads 1 3 5 R / 2 4 6 (R upper right). [link]
  3. ^ Owner's manual. The 2023 CT4 owner's manual (p.283, Manual Transmission) shows 1 3 5 R / 2 4 6. [link]
  4. ^ Owner's manual. 2022 CT5 owner's manual p.251 manual shift pattern figure reads 1 3 5 R / 2 4 6 (R upper right). [link]
  5. ^ Owner's manual. The 2023 CT5 owner's manual (p.283, Manual Transmission) shows 1 3 5 R / 2 4 6 on the shift knob. [link]
  6. ^ Owner's manual. 2006 Cadillac CTS/CTS-V owner's manual (archive.org copy), PDF p.102 (printed p.2-30): two side-by-side shift patterns. CTS-V diagram is 1 3 5 R / 2 4 6 (R upper right); the plain CTS diagram beside it is R 1 3 5 / 2 4 6 (see 6RTL file). [link]
  7. ^ Owner's manual. CTS-V figure reads 1 3 5 R / 2 4 6 (R upper right) in the 2009 (p.2-42), 2011 (p.9-31) and 2012 (p.9-33) owner's manuals. [link]
  8. ^ Owner's manual. The 2010 owner's manual (p.8-30, CTS-V) shows 1 3 5 R / 2 4 6. [link]
  9. ^ Owner's manual. Scan page 70 (printed p.67): Six-Speed box shows 1 3 5 R over 2 4 6, R at the top right of 5th. Text: cannot select R from 6th, lever must first be in neutral between 2nd and 3rd. [link]
  10. ^ Owner's manual. Three GM owner's manuals on archive.org show the 6-speed diagram as 1 3 5 R / 2 4 6: 2002 Camaro PDF p.94 (printed p.2-41, manualzilla-id-7316885); 1995 Camaro PDF p.78 (printed p.2-26, manualzilla-id-7300327); 1993 Camaro PDF p.65 (printed p.63, manualzilla-id-7296623). [link]
  11. ^ Owner's manual. Scan page 86 (printed p.2-32): 6-Speed box shows 1 3 5 R over 2 4 6. [link]
  12. ^ Owner's manual. Scan page 93 (printed p.2-37): 6-Speed box shows 1 3 5 R over 2 4 6. [link]
  13. ^ Owner's manual. 2010 Camaro owner's manual p.8-30 (PDF p.206), 'Shift Pattern (V8 Engines)': R 'above' right of 5, drawn 1 3 5 R over 2 4 6. [link]
  14. ^ Owner's manual. Owner's manuals show 'Shift Pattern (V8 Engines)' as 1 3 5 R / 2 4 6 (R upper right): 2011 p.9-33, 2012 p.9-37, 2014 p.9-32, 2015 p.9-34. [link]
  15. ^ Owner's manual. 'Shift Pattern - V8 Engine' reads 1 3 5 R / 2 4 6 (R upper right) in the 2016 (p.213), 2017 (p.229), 2020 (p.187), 2021 (p.209), 2022 (p.210) and 2023 (p.202) GM owner's manuals. [link]
  16. ^ Owner's manual. 2024 Chevrolet Camaro owner's manual (dealer mirror PDF), PDF p.194, 'Shift Pattern' graphic reads 1 3 5 R / 2 4 6 (R upper right), shown once for the manual transmission. Hurst listings (https://888murrays.com/hurst-3916031-16-20-camaro-ss-b-p-classic-ball) also say TR6060 reverse is 'upper RIGHT of the shift pattern'. [link]
  17. ^ Owner's manual. Corvette owner's manuals on archive.org all draw the 6-speed as 1 3 5 R / 2 4 6: 2001 PDF p.93 (printed p.2-31, manualzilla-id-7350106); 2002 PDF p.89 (p.2-31, manualzilla-id-7348514); 2004 PDF p.84 (p.2-28, manualzz-id-1276394); 1999 PDF p.82 (manualzilla-id-7332173). Hurst knob listing (billysspeedshop, 1997-2004) says upper right reverse. [link]
  18. ^ Owner's manual. 2006 Corvette owner's manual PDF p.92 (printed p.2-30, manualzz-id-1343003) and 2007 Corvette owner's manual PDF p.100 (manualzz-id-1318557) both draw 1 3 5 R / 2 4 6 for the six-speed. [link]
  19. ^ Owner's manual. 2013 Corvette owner's manual (archive.org copy of the GM PDF), PDF p.241 (printed p.9-29): 'Manual Transmission' shift pattern 1 3 5 R / 2 4 6. 2008 Corvette owner's manual PDF p.95 (manualzz-id-1166595) draws the same. [link]
  20. ^ Owner's manual. The Corvette owner's manuals (which cover the Z06) draw the six-speed pattern as 1 3 5 R / 2 4 6 (R upper right): 2001 p.2-31, 2003 p.2-27, 2004 p.2-28. [link]
  21. ^ Owner's manual. SS Sedan owner's manuals draw the manual pattern as 1 3 5 R / 2 4 6 (R upper right): 2016 p.238 and 2017 p.240. [link]
  22. ^ Knob/boot photo. OEM Mopar Challenger 6-speed shifter/knob listings (fitment 09-19, 11-20, 15-21) show 1 3 5 R on top and 2 4 6 on the bottom. [link]
  23. ^ Owner's manual. Shift Pattern figure reads 1 3 5 R / 2 4 6 with N and a bar to R at the upper right in the 2017 (p.305), 2019 (p.219) and 2023 (p.76) owner's manuals. [link]
  24. ^ Owner's manual. 2023 owner's manual has the same 'Six-Speed Manual Transmission' section and 'Shift Pattern' heading as 2020. [link]
  25. ^ Owner's manual. 2017 Dodge Viper owner's manual (archive.org copy), PDF p.205 (printed p.203): 'Shift Pattern' graphic is 1 3 5 R / 2 4 6 with N at the centre; text says a spring centres the lever near 3rd and 4th. [link]
  26. ^ Knob/boot photo. Listing for the Rally knob: 'Correct T-56 6-speed shift pattern (reverse to the right and up)', fits '1983-2004 Mustangs with a Tremec T-56 Transmission or 2003-2004 Cobras'. [link]
  27. ^ Knob/boot photo. Listing: 'Correct 6-Speed Shift Pattern (reverse to the right and up)', 'for the 2003-2004 Cobra, all 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013 and 2014 GT500s'. [link]
  28. ^ Forum. Posters say the GT500's 6-speed puts reverse up and to the right. [link]
  29. ^ Owner's manual. 2000 Pontiac Firebird owner's manual (archive.org), PDF p.96 (spread printed 2-36/2-37): '6-Speed' shift pattern 1 3 5 R / 2 4 6. [link]
  30. ^ Owner's manual. Scan page 81 (printed p.2-33): 6-Speed box shows 1 3 5 R over 2 4 6. [link]
  31. ^ Owner's manual. 2004 Pontiac GTO owner's manual (archive.org), PDF p.81 (printed p.2-21): 'This is the shift pattern for the six-speed manual transmission', diagram 1 3 5 R / 2 4 6. [link]
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