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technology8 days ago•4 min saved

Jensen's Interceptor GTX Hints at a 1,000-HP Revival

Jensen revives its brand with the 2026 Interceptor GTX, a track-focused development car powered by a heavily upgraded 6.8L GM V8 rated at 960 hp (up to 1,200 hp) and paired to a rear-mounted six-speed sequential transmission; the GTX showcases advanced suspension, brakes, aero, and a carbon-fiber chassis, and it previews two future road-going Interceptors—GTR and GT—with either a manual or automatic transmission, though production timing remains undecided.

via Motor1.com|

#horsepower #interceptor-gtx #jensen

technology8 days ago•6 min saved

Manual transmission fades as Gen Z shifts toward automatics

A recent survey shows the manual transmission skill is fading in the US: only 18% of Americans know how to drive a stick, with Gen Z far less likely to have learned than older generations, as automatics dominate the market (under 2% of 2024 models). Experts warn the decline erodes driving understanding, though proponents argue manuals can boost focus and control in certain situations.

via New York Post|

#auto-industry #driving-skills #gen-z

automotive11 days ago•1 min saved

Inside the 2026 Porsche 911 Turbo S Cabriolet: Practical Comfort Meets Digital Cockpit

Car and Driver’s interior photo tour finds the 2026 911 Turbo S Cabriolet to have a practical, familiar cabin with roomy rear seats and excellent front-seat comfort. While it lacks analog gauges in favor of a digital cockpit (which some fans may not love aging with time), the interior remains purposefully laid out. A quick front-end lift helps with practical use, and the car tops out near 200 mph, though a manual transmission remains available only in the lighter 911 T Cabriolet, not the Turbo S.

via Car and Driver|

#911-turbo-s-cabriolet #automotive #digital-instrument-cluster

automotive19 days ago•4 min saved

Flames, Shaker Hood, and a $25K Gamble on a 2010 Challenger R/T

A low-mileage 2010 Dodge Challenger R/T with a 5.7L Hemi and a six-speed manual, just 23,000 miles, is listed for $25,000 in North New Jersey. It features a bold flame-painted exterior, a shaker hood with a Cervinis cold-air intake (claimed to add up to 15 hp), aftermarket wheels, a large rear wing, extra gauges, and a largely stock interior with modern amenities. The piece calls it a turnkey, well-kept package but questions whether the aftermarket mods and the price justify the value, noting that the $25K tag sits near the price of newer, more powerful Challengers.

via Jalopnik|

#automotive #customization #manual-transmission

automotive20 days ago•3 min saved

Final Manual Murcielago SV Heads to Auction at RM Sotheby’s

A 2010 Lamborghini Murcielago LP 670-4 Superveloce with a six-speed manual is headed to RM Sotheby’s auction, one of just five SVs with a manual and likely the last Murcielago—and therefore the final V12 Lamborghini—ever built. It features Marrone Eklipsis paint, Ad Personam two-tone interior, gold wheels, and SV aero/tuning with a low-drag rear wing that could push top speed to about 212 mph, marking the end of Lamborghini’s V12 era before the Aventador and Revuelto.

via The Drive|

#ad-personam #automotive #lamborghini-murcielago

business26 days ago•5 min saved

Lamborghini Dismisses Manual Return While Rivals Chase Three-Pedal Cars

Lamborghini chief Stephan Winkelmann says the brand has no plans to reintroduce a manual gearbox, arguing its pipeline of electrified, high-performance models takes priority despite McLaren and Ferrari reviving three-pedal cars. The last Lamborghini with a manual was the Gallardo LP560-2 50th Anniversary edition, and the Murciélago SV was the final V12 model with a stick. With models like the Revuelto and Temerario, Lamborghini is focusing on faster, more complex propulsion rather than a manual option, even as rivals push for driver-centric transmissions.

via Carscoops|

#automotive-industry #business #lamborghini

technology27 days ago•3 min saved

McLaren McL 6GT: A Modern Homage to the M6GT with a Rare Manual Transmission

McLaren unveils the McL 6GT concept, a contemporary reinterpretation of Bruce McLaren's unfulfilled M6GT dream that pairs a carbon-fibre monocoque and V8 with for the first time since the F1 era a genuine manual gearbox sending power to the rear, emphasizing tactile, analogue driving and heritage-inspired design.

via McLaren|

#m6gt #manual-transmission #mcl-6gt

automotive28 days ago•5 min saved

McLaren's McL 6GT: A Carbon V8 with a Real Manual for a New Era

McLaren unveiled the McL 6GT at Monterey Car Week—a carbon-bodied V8 rear-drive supercar that uses a genuine manual gearbox, the brand’s first three-pedal setup in 34 years since the F1. The concept previews an exclusive production version planned for 2028, emphasizing driver involvement with hydraulic steering and a design inspired by Bruce McLaren’s M6GT.

via Carscoops|

#automotive #bruce-mclaren #manual-transmission

transportation28 days ago•13 min saved

McLaren Unveils the MCL 6GT: a $1.5 Million, Limited-Run Manual Supercar

McLaren revealed the MCL 6GT at Monterey Car Week, reviving a true manual gearbox with hydraulic steering and a V8 in a car designed for immersive driving rather than sheer speed. Priced around $1.5 million and planned as a limited run of about 500 units, the project emphasizes exclusivity and customization, with strong early demand from clients who want an authentic manual McLaren since the F1.

via Yahoo Finance|

#limited-edition #manual-transmission #mcl-6gt

technology28 days ago•4 min saved

McLaren MCL 6GT Bridges Bruce McLaren's Past with a Manual Future

McLaren unveiled the MCL 6GT, a limited-run road car inspired by Bruce McLaren’s 1969 M6GT that features a bespoke manual transmission—the first McLaren road car with a manual since the F1—combining heritage styling with modern carbon-fiber architecture; around 500 units are planned with deliveries starting in 2028, while powertrain details remain undisclosed.

via Road & Track|

#bruce-mclaren #manual-transmission #mcl-6gt

business29 days ago•4 min saved

Porsche Reintroduces 6-Speed Manual 911 Carrera S in North America with $10,900 Package

Porsche is bringing back a 6-speed manual option for the 2027 911 Carrera S in North America, sold as the MT Package for $10,900. The package adds features like rear-wheel steering, Sport Chrono, PASM, lighter center-lock wheels, and a walnut shifter, while the 473 hp twin-turbo flat-six remains largely unchanged. The NA-exclusive option is now open for orders.

via Jalopnik|

#911-carrera-s #business #manual-transmission

automotive29 days ago•16 min saved

Porsche Brings Back the 6-Speed: 911 Carrera S Gets a Manual Option Again

Porsche is reintroducing a six-speed manual option for the 911 Carrera S, available on both coupe and Cabriolet in 2027 as the MT package, which adds rear-wheel steering, PASM Sport suspension, 11 mm lower ride height, Sport Chrono, titanium exhaust tips, center-lock wheels, and a walnut gear shifter; the car keeps its 3.0-liter twin-turbo flat-six with 473 hp and 391 lb-ft, delivering 0–60 mph in 3.1 seconds and a 191 mph top speed; pricing starts at $169,450 for the coupe and $183,350 for the Cabriolet (roughly $13k over base), with NA availability initially, and this brings the total number of Carrera S-manual options to seven in 2027.

via Robb Report|

#911-carrera-s #automotive #manual-transmission

technology29 days ago•3 min saved

McLaren Reintroduces the Manual with the McL 6GT Concept

McLaren unveils the McL 6GT at Monterey Car Week as the brand's first manual-transmission model since the F1 in 1992. A modern homage to Bruce McLaren's unfinished M6GT, the concept features a V8, rear-drive layout, carbon-fiber construction, and a tactile, gear-lever-driven interior with hydraulic steering. While it remains a concept for now, a production version is planned for 2028 as an ultra-exclusive model above McLaren's core lineup, with anticipated pricing above $1 million.

via Motor1.com|

#m6gt #manual-transmission #mcl-6gt

technology29 days ago•3 min saved

McLaren Reboots Manual Driving with the McL 6GT, Coming in 2028

McLaren has unveiled the McL 6GT, its first manual-equipped supercar since the F1. The concept, planned for production in 2028, features a three-pedal stick shift, a carbon-fiber chassis, and a V8 with no hybrid assist, aiming for a tactile, analogue driving experience and a styling direction inspired by the M6 GT. It signals a more exclusive, driver-focused offering within McLaren’s lineup.

via The Drive|

#manual-transmission #mcl-6gt #mclaren

automotive29 days ago•5 min saved

McLaren returns to a manual era with the McL 6GT, first since the F1

McLaren has unveiled the McL 6GT, a lightweight, carbon-bodied supercar that uses a six-speed manual gearbox—the first McLaren road car with a manual since the F1—debuting in near-production form at Monterey Car Week and due to go on sale in 2028 as a limited-run model. The car nods to the Can-Am-era M6A and Bruce McLaren, emphasizes tactile analogue driving with hydraulic steering, and is likely based on the outgoing 750S while signaling a new collector-focused McLaren lineup.

via Autocar|

#automotive #bruce-mclaren #manual-transmission