I learned to
drive in a manual transmission car and have been driving them for years; while my clutch control is not perfect, I'm generally very good with it, except in my 1985 Supra.
With regard to the transmission, the customer's concern was «CUST STATES WHEN
DRIVING IN MANUAL TRANSMISSION MODE THAT WHEN RPMS WERE AROUND 4000 AND CUSTOMER LET OFF OF GAS THAT THE VEHICLE BEGAN JERKING.
Not exact matches
With the exception of the rear -
drive BRZ coupe and vehicles equipped with a
manual transmission, the EyeSight active safety suite is available on every Subaru model sold
in the U.S. market.
We spent our time
in both the
manual - and PDK -
transmission - equipped Boxster S with optional sport exhaust, and were surprised by how loud the experience is, with drone creeping
in no matter what
drive mode we selected.
Available
in one trim with most optional features installed as dealer accessories, the front - wheel -
drive tC coupe comes with a four - cylinder engine and a
manual or automatic
transmission.
Transmission choices include a five - speed
manual (S only) or a six - speed automatic
in front - wheel -
drive models.
The engine is paired with either a six - speed
manual or a six - speed automatic
in Quattro models; the front - wheel -
drive cars will be available with the continuously variable Multitronic
transmission.
Powertrain Engine: 40 - valve DOHC V - 10 Displacement: 4.8 liters (293 cu
in) Horsepower: 552 hp @ 8700 rpm Torque: 354 lb - ft @ 6800 rpm
Transmission: 6 - speed automated
manual Drive: Rear - wheel
Fun for short
drives, tiresome for long
drives or when
in stop & go traffic, especially with
manual transmission.
The combination — the most powerful model Acura offers, paired with electronically controlled all - wheel
drive and a clutch pedal — is enticing on paper, but
in an age of declining
manual -
transmission sales, it's also a little perplexing.
Even though this Miata's six - speed
manual transmission has a fairly tall ratio
in sixth gear for highway cruising, the rear axle's final -
drive ratio is fairly short to enhance acceleration, so the Miata's 2.0 - liter inline - 4 engine spins above 3000 rpm at ordinary cruising speed and close to 4000 rpm if you're brave with speed limits.
Engine
In - line 4 - cyl, 1781cc, 20v, turbo Max power 222bhp @ 5900rpm Max torque 206 lb ft @ 2200 - 5500rpm
Transmission Six - speed
manual gearbox, front - wheel
drive Tyres 225/40 ZR18 Weight (kerb) 1376 kg Power - to - weight 153bhp / ton 0 - 62mph 6.9 sec (claimed) Top speed 150mph (claimed) Price when new # 18,000 (2003)
MSRP (with destination): $ 31,970 PRICE AS TESTED: $ 37,805 ENGINE: 3.6 - liter DOHC V - 6 Horsepower: 285 hp @ 6400 rpm Torque: 260 lb - ft @ 4800 rpm
TRANSMISSION: 5 - speed automatic DRIVE: Four - wheel WHEELS AND TIRES: 18 - inch aluminum wheels 255 / 70SR -18 Bridgestone Dueler A / T tires FUEL ECONOMY (city / highway / combined): 16/20/18 mpg CURB WEIGHT: 4294 lb CAPACITIES: Doors / Passengers: 4/5 Cargo (rear seats up / down): 46.4 / 86.8 cu ft Legroom (front / rear): 41.0 / 37.2 in Headroom (front / rear): 41.3 / 40.4 in Towing: 2000 lb EXTERIOR / INTERIOR COLOR: Black / Black STANDARD FEATURES: 6 - speed manual transmission Stability and traction control Hill start assist Roll mitigation Part - time four - wheel drive 3.21 rear axle ratio Transfer case and fuel tank skid plates Cruise control 115V auxiliary power outlet Air conditioning 7 - speaker Infinity audio system w / subwoofer Auxiliary audio jack SiriusXM satellite radio w / one - year subscription Tilt steering wheel Temperature gauge and compass Leather - wrapped steering wheel w / audio controls Height - adjustable driver's seat 60 / 40 - split folding rear seats Rear compartment covered storage OPTIONS ON THIS VEHICLE: Altitude Edition - $ 2995 18 - inch painted aluminum wheels Black Jeep grille badge Front and rear bumper body - color appliques Gloss black interior accents Red interior stitching accents Altitude floor mats and hood decal Heated front seats Body - color 3 - piece hardtop Mopar fuel filler door Freedom panel storage bag Rear window washer, wiper, and defroster Connectivity group - $ 385 USB port Electronic vehicle information center UConnect voice control w / Bluetooth 5 - speed automatic transmission - $ 1125 Hill descent control Track - Lok rear limited slip differential - $ 295 UConnect 430N - $ 1035 40 GB hard drive w / 28 available GB SiriusXM travel link w / one - year subscription 6.5 - inch touchscreen display Navigation KEY OPTIONS NOT ON THIS VEHICLE: Dual top group - $ 890 Trailer tow group - $ 295 3.73 rear axle ratio - $ 95 ADDITIONAL SPECS: This is the one of the top - tier Wrangler Unlimited trim levels, only trumped in price by the «Call of Duty: MW3 Edition» Wrangler Unli
TRANSMISSION: 5 - speed automatic
DRIVE: Four - wheel WHEELS AND TIRES: 18 - inch aluminum wheels 255 / 70SR -18 Bridgestone Dueler A / T tires FUEL ECONOMY (city / highway / combined): 16/20/18 mpg CURB WEIGHT: 4294 lb CAPACITIES: Doors / Passengers: 4/5 Cargo (rear seats up / down): 46.4 / 86.8 cu ft Legroom (front / rear): 41.0 / 37.2 in Headroom (front / rear): 41.3 / 40.4 in Towing: 2000 lb EXTERIOR / INTERIOR COLOR: Black / Black STANDARD FEATURES: 6 - speed manual transmission Stability and traction control Hill start assist Roll mitigation Part - time four - wheel drive 3.21 rear axle ratio Transfer case and fuel tank skid plates Cruise control 115V auxiliary power outlet Air conditioning 7 - speaker Infinity audio system w / subwoofer Auxiliary audio jack SiriusXM satellite radio w / one - year subscription Tilt steering wheel Temperature gauge and compass Leather - wrapped steering wheel w / audio controls Height - adjustable driver's seat 60 / 40 - split folding rear seats Rear compartment covered storage OPTIONS ON THIS VEHICLE: Altitude Edition - $ 2995 18 - inch painted aluminum wheels Black Jeep grille badge Front and rear bumper body - color appliques Gloss black interior accents Red interior stitching accents Altitude floor mats and hood decal Heated front seats Body - color 3 - piece hardtop Mopar fuel filler door Freedom panel storage bag Rear window washer, wiper, and defroster Connectivity group - $ 385 USB port Electronic vehicle information center UConnect voice control w / Bluetooth 5 - speed automatic transmission - $ 1125 Hill descent control Track - Lok rear limited slip differential - $ 295 UConnect 430N - $ 1035 40 GB hard drive w / 28 available GB SiriusXM travel link w / one - year subscription 6.5 - inch touchscreen display Navigation KEY OPTIONS NOT ON THIS VEHICLE: Dual top group - $ 890 Trailer tow group - $ 295 3.73 rear axle ratio - $ 95 ADDITIONAL SPECS: This is the one of the top - tier Wrangler Unlimited trim levels, only trumped in price by the «Call of Duty: MW3 Edition» Wrangler Unlimited m
DRIVE: Four - wheel WHEELS AND TIRES: 18 - inch aluminum wheels 255 / 70SR -18 Bridgestone Dueler A / T tires FUEL ECONOMY (city / highway / combined): 16/20/18 mpg CURB WEIGHT: 4294 lb CAPACITIES: Doors / Passengers: 4/5 Cargo (rear seats up / down): 46.4 / 86.8 cu ft Legroom (front / rear): 41.0 / 37.2
in Headroom (front / rear): 41.3 / 40.4
in Towing: 2000 lb EXTERIOR / INTERIOR COLOR: Black / Black STANDARD FEATURES: 6 - speed
manual transmission Stability and traction control Hill start assist Roll mitigation Part - time four - wheel drive 3.21 rear axle ratio Transfer case and fuel tank skid plates Cruise control 115V auxiliary power outlet Air conditioning 7 - speaker Infinity audio system w / subwoofer Auxiliary audio jack SiriusXM satellite radio w / one - year subscription Tilt steering wheel Temperature gauge and compass Leather - wrapped steering wheel w / audio controls Height - adjustable driver's seat 60 / 40 - split folding rear seats Rear compartment covered storage OPTIONS ON THIS VEHICLE: Altitude Edition - $ 2995 18 - inch painted aluminum wheels Black Jeep grille badge Front and rear bumper body - color appliques Gloss black interior accents Red interior stitching accents Altitude floor mats and hood decal Heated front seats Body - color 3 - piece hardtop Mopar fuel filler door Freedom panel storage bag Rear window washer, wiper, and defroster Connectivity group - $ 385 USB port Electronic vehicle information center UConnect voice control w / Bluetooth 5 - speed automatic transmission - $ 1125 Hill descent control Track - Lok rear limited slip differential - $ 295 UConnect 430N - $ 1035 40 GB hard drive w / 28 available GB SiriusXM travel link w / one - year subscription 6.5 - inch touchscreen display Navigation KEY OPTIONS NOT ON THIS VEHICLE: Dual top group - $ 890 Trailer tow group - $ 295 3.73 rear axle ratio - $ 95 ADDITIONAL SPECS: This is the one of the top - tier Wrangler Unlimited trim levels, only trumped in price by the «Call of Duty: MW3 Edition» Wrangler Unli
transmission Stability and traction control Hill start assist Roll mitigation Part - time four - wheel
drive 3.21 rear axle ratio Transfer case and fuel tank skid plates Cruise control 115V auxiliary power outlet Air conditioning 7 - speaker Infinity audio system w / subwoofer Auxiliary audio jack SiriusXM satellite radio w / one - year subscription Tilt steering wheel Temperature gauge and compass Leather - wrapped steering wheel w / audio controls Height - adjustable driver's seat 60 / 40 - split folding rear seats Rear compartment covered storage OPTIONS ON THIS VEHICLE: Altitude Edition - $ 2995 18 - inch painted aluminum wheels Black Jeep grille badge Front and rear bumper body - color appliques Gloss black interior accents Red interior stitching accents Altitude floor mats and hood decal Heated front seats Body - color 3 - piece hardtop Mopar fuel filler door Freedom panel storage bag Rear window washer, wiper, and defroster Connectivity group - $ 385 USB port Electronic vehicle information center UConnect voice control w / Bluetooth 5 - speed automatic transmission - $ 1125 Hill descent control Track - Lok rear limited slip differential - $ 295 UConnect 430N - $ 1035 40 GB hard drive w / 28 available GB SiriusXM travel link w / one - year subscription 6.5 - inch touchscreen display Navigation KEY OPTIONS NOT ON THIS VEHICLE: Dual top group - $ 890 Trailer tow group - $ 295 3.73 rear axle ratio - $ 95 ADDITIONAL SPECS: This is the one of the top - tier Wrangler Unlimited trim levels, only trumped in price by the «Call of Duty: MW3 Edition» Wrangler Unlimited m
drive 3.21 rear axle ratio Transfer case and fuel tank skid plates Cruise control 115V auxiliary power outlet Air conditioning 7 - speaker Infinity audio system w / subwoofer Auxiliary audio jack SiriusXM satellite radio w / one - year subscription Tilt steering wheel Temperature gauge and compass Leather - wrapped steering wheel w / audio controls Height - adjustable driver's seat 60 / 40 - split folding rear seats Rear compartment covered storage OPTIONS ON THIS VEHICLE: Altitude Edition - $ 2995 18 - inch painted aluminum wheels Black Jeep grille badge Front and rear bumper body - color appliques Gloss black interior accents Red interior stitching accents Altitude floor mats and hood decal Heated front seats Body - color 3 - piece hardtop Mopar fuel filler door Freedom panel storage bag Rear window washer, wiper, and defroster Connectivity group - $ 385 USB port Electronic vehicle information center UConnect voice control w / Bluetooth 5 - speed automatic
transmission - $ 1125 Hill descent control Track - Lok rear limited slip differential - $ 295 UConnect 430N - $ 1035 40 GB hard drive w / 28 available GB SiriusXM travel link w / one - year subscription 6.5 - inch touchscreen display Navigation KEY OPTIONS NOT ON THIS VEHICLE: Dual top group - $ 890 Trailer tow group - $ 295 3.73 rear axle ratio - $ 95 ADDITIONAL SPECS: This is the one of the top - tier Wrangler Unlimited trim levels, only trumped in price by the «Call of Duty: MW3 Edition» Wrangler Unli
transmission - $ 1125 Hill descent control Track - Lok rear limited slip differential - $ 295 UConnect 430N - $ 1035 40 GB hard
drive w / 28 available GB SiriusXM travel link w / one - year subscription 6.5 - inch touchscreen display Navigation KEY OPTIONS NOT ON THIS VEHICLE: Dual top group - $ 890 Trailer tow group - $ 295 3.73 rear axle ratio - $ 95 ADDITIONAL SPECS: This is the one of the top - tier Wrangler Unlimited trim levels, only trumped in price by the «Call of Duty: MW3 Edition» Wrangler Unlimited m
drive w / 28 available GB SiriusXM travel link w / one - year subscription 6.5 - inch touchscreen display Navigation KEY OPTIONS NOT ON THIS VEHICLE: Dual top group - $ 890 Trailer tow group - $ 295 3.73 rear axle ratio - $ 95 ADDITIONAL SPECS: This is the one of the top - tier Wrangler Unlimited trim levels, only trumped
in price by the «Call of Duty: MW3 Edition» Wrangler Unlimited model.
The Outlander Sport is one of the few small crossovers that can be had with a
manual transmission, albeit only
in the front - wheel -
drive base model.
The tight
manual transmission makes for a thoroughly satisfying
drive, even
in the worst of Los Angeles traffic.
The Specs Engines 1.3 L (79 cu
in) SOHC I - 4, 66 hp, 76 lb - ft (1990 - 95) 1.3 L (81 cu
in) SOHC I - 4, 63 - 64 hp, 74 lb - ft (1986 - 89)
Transmission 5 - speed
manual Drive Rear - or 4 - wheel Front suspension Live axle, leaf springs Rear suspension Live axle, leaf springs Brakes F / R Discs / drums Weight 2100 pounds
The Audi TT doesn't offer a
manual transmission and the drivetrain lags
in normal
driving modes.
In fact the automatic Abarth is even a bit more comfortable to
drive, because we don't have sit so close to the controls to fully engage the clutch and constantly deal with the
manual transmission's awkwardly placed shift lever.
Naturally aspirted Exige S2 Engine
In - line 4 - cyl, 1796cc Max power 189bhp @ 7800rpm Max torque 133 lb ft @ 6800rpm
Transmission Six - speed
manual gearbox, rear - wheel
drive Tyres 195/50 R16 front, 225/45 R17 rear Weight (kerb) 875 kg Power - to - weight 219bhp / ton 0 - 60mph 4.9 sec (claimed) Top speed 147mph (claimed) Price when new # 29,995 (2004)
During our
drive on the rural roads of Georgia's scenic coast near Savannah, we sampled the Cooper version of the Clubman with a
manual transmission, and then spent time
in a Cooper S with both the
manual and the automatic.
engine: DOHC 48 - valve V - 12 displacement: 6.0 liters (366 cu
in) horsepower: 612 hp @ 7600 rpm torque: 448 lb - ft @ 5600 rpm
transmissions: 6 - speed
manual or automated
manual drive: Rear - wheel
The VW Jetta TDI diesel is also pretty wonderful on the highway, but when you're
driving in stop and go traffic, its dual - clutch automated
manual transmission gets on your nerves.
The M Formula Following the M car formula, the 1M features increased power, a
manual transmission, rear - wheel
drive, a modified suspension, fat tires and a distinctive look — perhaps more distinctive than the other Ms.. The car's track is 2.8 inches wider
in front and 1.8 inches wider
in rear than the regular 1 Series, so the fenders have swollen as well, resulting
in an exaggerated, almost cartoony style that might appeal to some BMW fans — and turn off others.
In the G37, buying all - wheel
drive also nets you heated seats and mirrors, but you can't get a
manual transmission.
Powertrain Engine: Supercharged and intercooled OHV 16 - Valve V - 8 Displacement: 6.2 liters (376 cu
in) Horsepower: 638 hp @ 6500 rpm Torque: 604 lb - ft @ 3800 rpm
Transmission: 6 - speed
manual Drive: Rear - wheel
The M Formula Following the M car formula, the 1M features increased power, a
manual transmission, rear - wheel
drive, a modified suspension, fat tires and a distinctive look — perhaps more distinctive than the other Ms.. The car's track is 2.8 inches wider
in front and 1.8 inches wider
in rear than the regular 1 Series, so the fenders have swollen as well, resulting
in an exaggerated, almost cartoony style that might appeal to some BMW fans &... Show full review
Add
in the six - speed
manual transmission and our test model's all - wheel
drive, and the Cooper S Countryman is a riot compared with the stately - but - sedate Audi Q3 or bone - crushingly stiff Mercedes - Benz GLA - Class.
Powertrain ENGINE: 16 - valve OHV V - 8 DISPLACEMENT: 6.2 liters (376 cu
in) HORSEPOWER: 426 hp @ 5900 rpm TORQUE: 420 lb - ft @ 4600 rpm
TRANSMISSION: 6 - speed
manual DRIVE: Rear - wheel
The five - speed manu - matic gearbox used by both engines (with some modifications) and all drivetrains is the very same Hydra - Matic unit found
in BMWs, we are pointedly informed, though, unlike the Ultimate
Driving Machine people, Cadillac will not offer a
manual transmission on the STS.
In its four - wheel -
drive S and Pro4X trims, the Xterra can be had with a six - speed
manual transmission for ultimate control when climbing across rocks or traversing sand dunes.
One staffer notes the 1.8 L engine's calling card: thrust on demand
in almost any
driving situation, aided and abetted by the precise 5 - speed
manual transmission.
Although diesel,
manual -
transmission, and front - wheel -
drive versions will be offered
in Europe, all U.S. market Audi TT models come standard with Quattro all - wheel
drive and Audi's S - tronic dual - clutch six - speed
transmission.
Mercedes 9G automatic gearbox is the only
transmission offered with the SLC43 (only the 184hp, 2 - litre four - cylinder engine can be had with a six - speed
manual gearbox), but it does mean you get Dynamic Select as standard, which offers five distinct
driving modes (Comfort, Sport, Sport +, Eco and Individual) that provide variations
in engine,
transmission, steering and damper settings.
POWERTRAIN Engine: 16 - valve OHV V - 8 Displacement: 6.2 liters (376 cu
in) Power: 450 hp @ 6000 rpm (est.) Torque: 450 lb - ft @ 4000 rpm (est.)
Transmissions: 7 - speed
manual 6 - speed automatic
Drive: Rear - wheel
RENAULTSPORT TWINGO 133 Engine
In - line 4 - cyl, 1598cc CO2 150g / km Power 131bhp @ 6750rpm Torque 118 lb ft @ 4400rpm
Transmission Five - speed
manual gearbox, front - wheel
drive Front suspension MacPherson struts, coil springs, dampers, anti-roll bar Rear suspension Torsion beam, coil springs, dampers Brakes Ventilated 280 mm discs front, solid 240 mm discs rear, ABS Wheels 7 x 16
in front and rear (17
in optional) Tyres 195/40 R16 front and rear Weight (kerb) 1050 kg Power - to - weight 127bhp / ton 0 - 62mph 8.7 sec (claimed) Top speed 125mph (claimed) Basic price # 13,565 On sale Now
You can have your Golf R with a
manual transmission — Volkswagen expects about half of Golf R owners will once the 2016 model arrives
in September — but the DSG - equipped R is just as fun as the stick - shift models we
drove on tracks, and it's quicker to 60 mph by almost half a second.
Drivetrain: 134 - horsepower, turbocharged 1.5 - liter three - cylinder with front - or all - wheel
drive; 189 - hp, turbocharged 2.0 - liter four - cylinder with front - or all - wheel
drive; six - speed
manual, eight - speed automatic or six - speed automatic
transmissions; AWD plug -
in hybrid with 1.5 - liter
driving the front wheels and 7.6 - kilowatt - hour lithium - ion battery and 87 - hp electric motor
driving the rear, pairs with six - speed automatic
transmission
Car keys may be heading down the same road as the combustion engine,
manual transmission, and rear - wheel
drive — off to that big junkyard
in the sky, at least if you believe the latest news coming out of Frankfurt.
In the space between the passenger compartment and rear axle sits a 2.5 - litre, turbocharged and dry - sumped flat - four
driving the rear wheels through either a six - speed
manual transmission or a seven - speed PDK automatic.
THE SPECS ENGINES 5.4 L (332 cu
in) OHV V - 8, 225 hp, 325 lb - ft 5.9 L (361 cu
in) OHV V - 8, 303 hp, 390 lb - ft
TRANSMISSIONS 3 - speed
manual 2 - or 3 - speed automatic
DRIVE Rear - wheel FRONT SUSPENSION Control arms, coil springs REAR SUSPENSION Live axle, leaf springs BRAKES Drums WEIGHT 3700 — 3800 lb
The base engine
in the 2018 Frontier remains a 152 - hp 2.5 - liter I - 4 paired to either a five - speed
manual or five - speed automatic
transmission; however, it's not available with four - wheel
drive.
Optional torque - vectoring all - wheel
drive aids handling, but the cheaper front - wheel -
drive model is just as fun and can be had with
manual transmission in the Nismo version.
POWERTRAIN ENGINE: 24 - valve DOHC flat - 6 DISPLACEMENT: 3.8 liters (232 cu
in) POWER: 400 hp @ 7400 rpm TORQUE: 325 lb - ft @ 5600 rpm
TRANSMISSION: 7 - speed
manual DRIVE: Rear - wheel
The most Chevrolet can say is that fuel economy for the Eco version will hit 40 mpg
in highway
driving — and that's with a
manual transmission.
Powertrain Engine 24 - valve DOHC twin - turbo flat - 6 Displacement 3.6 liters (220 cu
in) Power 620 hp @ 6500 rpm Torque 516 lb - ft @ 2250 rpm
Transmission 6 - speed
manual Drive Rear - wheel
The 1.4 petrol is the only one to have just one power choice, it's available exclusively
in front - wheel
drive form and with a six - speed
manual transmission, too.
Powertrain Engine 40 - valve DOHC V - 10 Displacement 5.2 liters (318 cu
in) Power 562 hp @ 8000 rpm Torque 398 lb - ft @ 6500 rpm
Transmission 6 - speed automated
manual Drive 4 - wheel
Price: $ 46,725 / $ 54,075 (base / as tested) Engine: 24 - valve DOHC supercharged V - 6 Displacement: 3.0 liters (183 cu
in) Horsepower: 333 hp @ 5500 rpm Torque: 325 lb - ft @ 2900 rpm
Transmission: 6 - speed
manual Drive: 4 - wheel Steering: Hydraulically assisted Suspension, front: Control arms, coil springs Suspension, rear: Multilink, coil springs Brakes f / r: Vented discs / discs, ABS Tires: Pirelli Cinturato P7 Tire size: 245 / 40 YR -18 L x w x h: 185.7 x 71.9 x 55.4
in Wheelbase: 110.7
in Track f / r: 61.1 / 60.6
in Weight, dist.
POWERTRAIN Engine: 32 - valve DOHC V - 8 Displacement: 5.0 liters (302 cu
in) Power: 444 hp @ 7400 rpm Torque: 380 lb - ft @ 4500 rpm
Transmission: 6 - speed
manual Drive: Rear - wheel
Price: $ 43,245 / $ 44,245 (base / as tested) Engine: 24 - valve SOHC V - 6 Displacement: 3.7 liters (224 cu
in) Horsepower: 305 hp @ 6300 rpm Torque: 273 lb - ft @ 5000 rpm
Transmission: 6 - speed
manual Drive: 4 - wheel Steering: Electrically assisted Suspension, front: Control arms, coil springs Suspension, rear: Multilink, coil springs Brakes f / r: Vented discs / discs, ABS Tires: Michelin Pilot Sport PS2 Tire size: 245 / 40 YR -19 L x w x h: 195.5 x 74.0 x 57.2
in Wheelbase: 109.3
in Track f / r: 63.2 / 63.8
in Weight, dist.