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technology7 days ago•2 min saved

BMW's NA‑Exclusive M3 CS Handschalter Delivers Manual RWD Thrill

BMW confirms the M3 CS Handschalter—a North America–exclusive, lightweight, rear‑drive variant that swaps the CS's xDrive for a six‑speed manual. It weighs up to 75 lb less thanks to carbon fiber, titanium, and forged aluminum, but delivers 473 hp from the standard M3’s 3.0L twin‑turbo inline‑six; 0–60 in 4.1 seconds and a 180 mph top speed. Optional carbon‑ceramic brakes, forged wheels, and a titanium exhaust help trim weight. Inside, carbon accents are restrained, while the overall package emphasizes driver engagement and drift capability as a send‑off for the sixth‑gen M3.

via The Drive|

#bmw #limited-edition #m3-cs-handschalter

automotive8 days ago•3 min saved

BMW's 2027 M3 CS Handschalter: A 75-Pound Manual Finale

BMW unveils the 2027 M3 CS Handschalter, the lightest M3 yet at roughly 3,765 lb thanks to CFRP, titanium exhaust, forged wheels and carbon bucket seats, with carbon-ceramic brakes as an option. It uses the entry-level rear-drive M3 and a 3.0L twin-turbo inline-six delivering 473 hp and 406 lb-ft, exclusively paired with a six-speed manual. Weight savings come from CFRP and the optional brakes, while suspension tweaks bring it closer to CSL handling; 0–60 mph is 4.1 seconds and a 180 mph top speed with the Driver’s Package. Priced from $108,450 (destination included), it’s a limited U.S. and Canada edition with July production and fall deliveries. Color options include Black Sapphire, Isle of Man Green, and two $4,500 retro hues: Techno Violet and Imola Red. The model is pitched as the final manual, rear-drive M3 chapter, ahead of rumored electrified and AWD successors later this decade.

via Motor1.com|

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automotive8 days ago•6 min saved

Manual sendoff: BMW M3 CS Handschalter delivers NA‑exclusive, rear‑drive performance

BMW is releasing the sixth‑generation M3 CS with a six‑speed manual and rear‑wheel drive for 2027, a North America–exclusive Handschalter that trims about 75 lb through CFRP seats, a titanium exhaust muffler, lighter wheels and other weight-saving parts. It uses the same 3.0 L inline‑six S58 as the standard M3 (473 hp) but without xDrive and with a manual gearbox instead of the automatic, and it’s priced around $107,100. This marks the end of manual M3 CS availability in this generation as BMW pivots toward electrification.

via Ars Technica|

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automotive8 days ago•3 min saved

America-only manual: BMW bets on the M3 CS Handschalter as a rear-drive sendoff

BMW will offer a very limited 2027 M3 CS Handschalter for North America—a rear-drive, manual-only version that weighs about 42 lb less than the AWD CS thanks to CFRP parts and a titanium exhaust, while delivering 473 hp and 406 lb-ft of torque with a 4.1-second 0–60 mph time and 180 mph top speed. It uses tuned chassis settings from the M4 CSL, lighter components, and options like carbon-ceramic brakes; standard 19/20-in wheels with performance tires, and optional carbon-fiber bits. Two heritage colors are free (Black Sapphire and Isle of Man Green); Imola Red and Techno Violet cost $4,500. Priced from $108,450 (destination) in the U.S., deliveries start in the fall to the U.S. and Canada, with a public reveal at the Petersen Automotive Museum in LA prior to the next M3 generation.”,

via Jalopnik|

#automotive #bmw #m3-cs-handschalter

technology25 days ago•2 min saved

Cadillac Unveils 685-HP CT5-V Blackwing F1 Collector Series, Limited to 26

Cadillac reveals the 2026 CT5-V Blackwing F1 Collector Series to mark its Formula 1 debut weekend in Miami: a 26-unit, track-focused edition powered by a GM Motorsports–tuned supercharger that raises output to 685 hp and 673 lb-ft, paired exclusively with a six-speed manual and the standard Precision Package. It features Midnight Stone Frost paint, Carbon Flash wheels, carbon fiber accents, and extensive F1/FIA branding, including an autocraft-stamped F1 logo on the doors, FIA badges, and a 3D-printed F1 logo on the shift knob, with black interior accents. Production is set for mid-2026 for the US and Canada, and pricing has not been announced but will exceed the standard Blackwing’s starting point of $102,795.

via Road & Track|

#cadillac #ct5-v-blackwing #f1-collector-series

automotive1 month ago•4 min saved

Porsche’s 2027 911 GT3 S/C Drops the Top on a 9000-RPM Dream

Porsche reveals the 2027 911 GT3 S/C, the first series-production GT3 convertible, pairing a 4.0L naturally aspirated flat-six with 502 hp to a rear-wheel‑drive, six‑speed manual, sprinting from 0–60 mph in 3.7 seconds and hitting a 194 mph top speed. The two‑seat cabriolet features a power-folding roof that opens in 12 seconds, carbon-fiber body parts, standard carbon-ceramic brakes, magnesium wheels, and a bespoke interior with options like Exclusive Manufaktur’s Street Style Package. A rear storage box adds 2.8 cu ft of cargo space, and the model starts at $275,350 with several weight-saving and performance upgrades included in the price.

via Road & Track|

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technology1 month ago•4 min saved

Porsche Unveils 911 GT3 S/C: A Two-Seater Convertible With an Automatic Roof

Porsche expands the 911 lineup with the GT3 S/C, a two‑seat convertible that features a fully automated fabric roof (12 seconds to open/close up to 31 mph) and a wind deflector, adopting a front double‑wishbone suspension and CFRP components to closely mirror the GT3 coupe. Powered by a 4.0L naturally aspirated flat‑six producing 502 hp, it reaches 0–60 mph in 3.7 seconds and 194 mph top speed, with only a manual transmission. Weighing about 3,322 lb, it uses weight‑saving materials like magnesium wheels and optional CFRP seats; US pricing starts at $275,350 and it arrives this fall. Unlike the Speedster, it’s not a limited‑run model and signals Porsche’s push to broaden the 911 lineup while sales trend upward.

via Motor1.com|

#911-gt3-sc #cfrp #convertible

technology1 month ago•10 min saved

Porsche 911 GT3 S/C: open-top, manual, high-revving NA thrill

Porsche unveils the 911 GT3 S/C, an open-top two-seater that blends the lightweight chassis of the 911 S/T with the 4.0-litre naturally aspirated flat-six of the GT3, delivering 510 PS at 9,000 rpm and mated exclusively to a short-gear six-speed manual; it weighs about 1,497 kg thanks to carbon fibre and magnesium components, accelerates from 0-100 km/h in 3.9 s and tops at 313 km/h, and features a fully automatic magnesium-reinforced roof with a two-second wind deflector deployment, plus optional Street Style Package for personalization.

via Porsche Newsroom|

#911-gt3-sc #lightweight #manual-transmission

automotive1 month ago•7 min saved

Five Entry-Level Manual Cars You Can Buy New in 2026

A Cars.com list highlights five new manual-transmission cars to buy in 2026—VW Jetta GLI, Subaru WRX, Honda Civic Si, Toyota GR86, and Mazda MX-5 Miata—priced roughly from $31k to $35k, offering engaging performance and a hands-on driving experience as manuals become rarer.

via SlashGear|

#2026-models #affordable-cars #automotive

automotive2 months ago•3 min saved

2027 Nissan Z Refreshed as Nismo Gains Manual Gearbox

Nissan updates the 2027 Z lineup with styling tweaks and performance refinements, notably adding a 6-speed manual gearbox to the Nissan Z Nismo, along with a revised throttle/ignition map, upgraded brakes that drop unsprung weight, and retuned suspension. All Z models gain a new front fascia, a larger interior option (including a black-and-tan interior), a 15-watt wireless charger with a magnetic connector, and a redesigned gas tank for better fuel delivery at high speeds. Prices are not yet announced, but are not expected to change drastically from current MSRPs, and the 2027 Z hits dealers this summer.

via Road & Track|

#automotive #manual-transmission #nismo

automotive2 months ago•12 min saved

Mustang GT Edges Charger Scat Pack in 2026 Muscle-Car Duel

In a California road-test comparison, the 2026 Dodge Charger Scat Pack with AWD and a turbo inline-six delivers strong midrange power and generous cabin space, while the lighter Ford Mustang GT—with a standard manual and a poised chassis—offers sharper handling and a more engaging driving experience; the Mustang ultimately wins the shootout, reaffirming its blend of sportiness and everyday usability.

via Road & Track|

#all-wheel-drive #automotive #dodge-charger-scat-pack

automotive2 months ago•6 min saved

Stick-Shift Supremacy: Five Manuals That Beat Their Automatics

Five manual-equipped cars beat their automatic counterparts in acceleration: Mazda MX-5 Miata ND (6.4s manual vs 7.1s auto), GR86/BRZ (about 5.4s vs 6.1s), Honda/Acura NSX (manual ~5.6s vs auto ~6.5s), BMW M3 E46 (manual ~4.5s vs SMG ~4.8s), and Porsche 911 Carrera 996 (manual ~4.9s vs Tiptronic ~5.6s). The piece argues that clutch control and shorter gearing in manuals can yield faster launches and a more engaging drive, despite modern automatics’ general speed advantage.

via Jalopnik|

#acceleration #automotive #manual-transmission

automotive3 months ago•15 min saved

Stick-Shift Survivors: Which Brands Still Sell Manuals in 2026

Jalopnik surveys the dwindling list of new cars still offered with manual transmissions in 2026, highlighting brands like Toyota, Ford, BMW, Honda/Acura, Nissan, Subaru, Porsche, Volkswagen, Mazda, Jeep, Lotus, Hyundai, and Cadillac, with models such as the GR lineup, Civic Si/Type R, Z, MX-5 Miata, WRX/BRZ, Mustang GT/Dark Horse and Bronco, 911 GT3, Jetta GLI, Emira, and more—proof that a dedicated manual-enthusiast market persists even as automatics dominate.

via Jalopnik|

#2026-cars #automotive #automotive-brands

automotive3 months ago•2 min saved

Singer Reimagines the 964-Gen 911 Cabriolet with Turbo-Look and Hidden Fog Lights

Singer extends its backdating program to the 911 Carrera Cabriolet, transforming a 964-generation car into a Turbo Look‑style drop-top with discreet pop-up fog lights, carbon‑fiber bodywork, and an optional rear wing. It packs a 4.0-liter flat‑six producing 420 hp paired to a six‑speed manual, four‑way electronically adjustable dampers with a nose‑lift system, carbon‑ceramic brakes, and 18-inch center‑lock wheels, plus refined interior craftsmanship and configurable materials. Production is limited to 75 Cabriolets (vs. 100 coupes), while Singer continues turbocharged projects like a 934/5‑inspired line.

via The Drive|

#911-turbo-look #automotive #manual-transmission

auto4 months ago•7 min saved

Final Chance for a Manual: Smart Under-$40k Picks for a Fun Family Ride

A Chicago reader wants a manual, four-seat car under $40k that can handle winter and family duties. Experts suggest several strong options, including a 2003 BMW M3 (E46) under budget, a 2005 Porsche 911 S Cabriolet, a 2013 BMW M3 E93 convertible, and a 2017 BMW M2, underscoring that stick-shift cars are fading and the best choice depends on whether the priority is everyday reliability, a convertible experience, or maximum driving engagement.

via Jalopnik|

#auto #bmw-m2 #bmw-m3-e93