Is McLaren Really Bringing Back The Manual Gearbox?
The McLaren “P50” is rumored to break cover in August. It’s claimed to have a manual gearbox and cost more than the McLaren W1. McLaren will reportedly make fewer than…
This New Italian Supercar Packs A Naturally Aspirated V8 And A Manual Transmission
Automobili Mignatta is teasing its new supercar, the Rina Coupe. It will join the Barchetta already in the lineup, featuring a”double-bubble” roof and a Kamm-style rear end. The car will…
This Company Built A Simulated Manual For Ferraris Before Ferrari Did
The internet has already had plenty to say about Ferrari’s new “manual” transmission, so we won’t beat a dead horse (pun intended). But a few weeks before Ferrari introduced its…
Does The Ferrari 12Cilindri Have A Manual?
Ferrari debuts the 12Cilindri Manuale with a ‘Manuale By-Wire’ system that mimics a gated manual using a dual-clutch gearbox. It adds a real clutch pedal and shifter, letting drivers manually…
How Does Ferrari’s Manual Work?
Let’s get one thing out of the way: the new Ferrari 12Cilindri Manuale doesn’t really have a manual transmission. Instead, it uses something far more complex—and potentially even more interesting.…
Why The Manual Gearbox Is Disappearing And What’s Driving Its Decline
Against all odds, BMW is holding dearly to the manual gearbox. BMW M is working on a solution to pair its increasingly powerful engines with a manual. The manual gearbox…
Will Chevy Make A Manual C8 Corvette?
Corvette’s executive chief engineer said there are no plans for a manual transmission in the C8. Buyers began preferring automatics near the end of the C7 Corvette generation. ‘The market…
Porsche Is Developing A Gearbox That Switches Between Manual And Automatic
Porsche filed a new patent for a transmission gear selector that can operate an automatic or a manual gearbox. Sensors track the shift lever’s movements, recreating the feel of shifting…
Nissan Z Manual: Already Sold Out?
Nissan is moving the Z to a build-to-order style production schedule. Dealer allocations will be low. Production of the Nismo Z with the manual gearbox will be extremely limited. Nissan…
‘The Manual Doesn’t Really Make Sense’
BMW M’s boss says that manuals may not be around for much longer. Engineering challenges and low demand make manuals harder to justify. BMW still sells the M2, M3, M4,…