Not knocking an auto anything. As a rule they are quicker and that can't really be denied. Some of us just prefer to be more connected to the car even if it slows it down. The M6 is what attracts me to the DH. If I go the C8 route then I have no choice but to go auto. If I go with a Blackwing...
Not bragging but owned a bunch of sports cars in the last 25 years.
C5, 2 C6's, C7, 2020 ZL1, 2022 Blackwing. All were autos except the C5. Swore off buying another auto then I bought a Honda Type R Civic with a 6 speed manual.
The Honda was the most fun car I EVER owned. No, it certainly was...
So, no difficulty with a dealer obtaining an “allocation” or build slot?
Generally speaking Ford will make as many of these as they can sell?
And the more a dealer sells the better for the dealer?
Top two cars on my list to order this coming fall for spring 27 delivery are either a C8 2LT (new engine interests me) or a Dark Horse. I already know what to expect to pay for the C8.
Live in Alaska so dealers are limited but then again not many people, if any, rushing around trying to procure...