One of the biggest complaints from Corvette purists about the C8 has been the loss of the manual transmission. The mid-engine Corvette brought incredible performance and a lightning-fast dual-clutch transmission, but many enthusiasts still miss the connection of shifting gears themselves.
Rezvani Engineering may have an interesting answer with its new Quick Shift system. Rather than replacing the factory transmission, Quick Shift adds a mechanical-electronic gated shifter that commands the existing dual-clutch gearbox. In other words, it gives the driver the classic gated-shifter feel while keeping the speed and performance of the factory DCT.
Rezvani says C8 Corvette applications are in development, including the ZR1 and broader C8 lineup. The system is fully reversible, requires no permanent transmission modifications, and is priced at $25,000, with installation performed at Rezvani’s Irvine, California headquarters.
It is not a true clutch-pedal manual conversion, but for C8 owners who miss the look, feel, and engagement of a gated shifter, this could become one of the most talked-about aftermarket upgrades yet.
Would you add a gated shifter to your C8?
Virtually Brand-New: 58-Mile 2018 Dodge Challenger SRT Demon
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Remember when you’d say ‘should’ve, could’ve, would’ve’? That’s what you’ll be saying ten years from now if you pass on this one.
This 2018 Dodge Demon shows just 58 miles and wears its best factory color. Dodge built only 3,300 examples, 3,000 for the U.S., 300 for Canada, before ending the model after a single year. The original owner held onto it for 8 years and barely drove it, leaving this Demon essentially as it left the factory: 840 horsepower, a 2.3-second 0-60, and a 9.65-second quarter mile (Car and Driver).
Clean, low-mile Demons are now trading well above their original MSRP, with top examples clearing $180,000-plus at auction. This is the chance to own one before the window closes again.
Finished in striking Red Octane over a Black interior, this Demon shows an astonishing 58 original miles from new, making it a virtually brand-new example of one of the most outrageous factory-built American performance cars ever produced.
The Demon was engineered with one mission in mind: dominate the drag strip while remaining street legal. Under the hood is Dodge’s supercharged 6.2L High-Output HEMI Demon V8, producing up to 840 horsepower and 770 lb-ft of torque when properly equipped with 100+ octane fuel. Backed by the 8-speed TorqueFlite automatic transmission, the Demon became an instant legend and one of the quickest production cars of its era.
This example has been carefully preserved and remains in exceptional collector-grade condition. Adding to its desirability, it is equipped with the Race Crate, rear seats, Comfort Audio Group, Demon Vehicle Storage Package, and Red seat belts.
With only 58 miles, this Red Octane Demon represents a rare opportunity to acquire one of the most iconic modern Mopars in essentially showroom-new condition. Whether destined for a world-class collection or kept as the ultimate Dodge halo car, this is an investment-quality example that will be difficult to duplicate.
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I started eating healthier, which mostly means I now feel guilty while eating the same things.
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