New Nissan Skyline Launches in December with V6 and Manual Transmission
Nissan is preparing the next Skyline generation as a sporty sedan. The announced V6 and manual transmission send a clear signal to enthusiasts.
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Jensen Interceptor GTX: Prototype with 960 bhp and manual transmission unveiled
The Jensen Interceptor GTX brings back a name rich in tradition with a radical track prototype. 960 bhp, a manual transmission and a clear reference to future road models make it interesting for enthusiasts and the industry.
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Porsche 911 Carrera S: Manual transmission returns to North America in 2027
Porsche is bringing back the 911 Carrera S with a six-speed manual transmission for the 2027 model year in North America. The variant combines 473 hp with a deliberately more analog driver role.
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Ruf Ehra: 650-bhp sports car with manual recalls the Yellowbird
Ruf has unveiled the Ehra, a new all-wheel-drive GT with a carbon monocoque, 3.6-liter biturbo boxer and seven-speed manual transmission. The model picks up on the CTR Yellowbird’s 211-mph record from 1987 in Ehra-Lessien.
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McLaren’s New CEO Signals Faster Product Push Under CYVN Ownership
McLaren is preparing a new phase under CEO Nick Collins and Abu Dhabi-backed ownership, with deeper funding, a faster model cadence and room for enthusiast-led projects such as a manual special.
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McLaren Teases a Manual Supercar With M6GT-Inspired Design
McLaren is previewing a special new supercar that appears to draw from Bruce McLaren’s unfinished M6GT road-car project and could bring a manual gearbox back to the brand for the first time since the F1.
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Hennessey Blackbird brings a naturally aspirated V8 and manual gearbox to the hypercar class
Hennessey’s new Blackbird takes a deliberately low-tech route for a seven-figure hypercar, pairing a bespoke 6.2-liter V8 with rear-wheel drive, a six-speed manual and no hybrid assistance.
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2027 Nissan Z Pricing Rises as Nismo Gains a Manual Gearbox
Nissan’s updated 2027 Z brings a fresher look, new colors, and a key enthusiast change: the higher-performance Nismo model is no longer automatic-only.
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McLaren Manual Hypercar Rumor Signals a New Push for Driver Engagement
McLaren is rumored to be considering a manual-equipped hypercar, potentially reviving a gearbox format the brand has not used since the F1 era.
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Ferrari 12Cilindri Manuale Revives the Gated Shifter—By Wire
Ferrari’s limited-run 12Cilindri Manuale brings back a clutch pedal and open-gate shifter, but the hardware underneath remains an eight-speed dual-clutch transmission.
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