(We're still awaiting word whether the all - electric e-tron variant, with 456 hp and a claimed 280 - mile range, will reach the U.S.) If you're looking for the frantically revving 4.2 - liter V - 8 and
notchy gated manual shifter, search the used - car market.
Not exact matches
The Tremec gearbox is a variant of the one used in the Viper; happily, shift efforts here are lower, but the linkage is
notchy, with a strong centering spring that wants to keep you in the 3 - 4
gate.
The selector feels
notchy, almost firm, especially in the first - second
gate.
Thanks to a heavy clutch,
notchy shift
gate and the fact it won't allow you to dial up more than 3500rpm with the clutch in, we couldn't get the XR8 manual to accelerate as quickly.
The center console has a
notchy to use
gated shifter with an oval chrome surround.