The dual - clutch gearbox is marvelous, bringing quick, well - timed shifts in full - auto to the party, as well as
a fantastic manual shift mode.
Not exact matches
You can opt either for a six - speed
manual transmission with no - lift
shift — a feature that lets you keep your foot flat on the accelerator between gear changes — or a seriously tantalizing 10 - speed automatic that supposedly
shifts faster than Porsche's
fantastic PDK dual - clutch transmission.
The supercharged V6 may not be the old V8, but it makes
fantastic noises of its own (including that unmistakable blower whine) and it's coupled to a delightful clutch /
manual transmission that's a joy to
shift at every gear change.
Speaking of
shifts, the MINI's
manual is a
fantastic gearbox.