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A tidy 1986 Nissan 300ZX non-turbo, with a 160 hp V6, 5-speed manual, T-tops, red velour interior, digital dash, and about 154,833 miles is on Craigslist in San Diego for $8,500. The seller provides receipts and says the car is well-maintained and turns-key, running and driving as expected for its age. The piece invites readers to decide whether $8,500 is a fair price for this mostly-original, non-turbo Z31.
BMW’s next M3, due in 2028, is testing with a mild-hybrid version of its updated twin-turbo 3.0-liter inline-six, while adopting Neue Klasse styling and a grille-less front. A manual gearbox could stay “as long as possible,” despite engineering challenges. Power figures are expected to remain in the current range (roughly 473–523 hp) with improved efficiency, and the interior is set to feature large screens.
Automobili Mignatta unveils the Rina Coupe at Goodwood 2026, a closed-coupe with a double-bubble roof and Kamm-style rear, powered by a 5.0-liter naturally aspirated V8 around 493 hp paired with a six‑speed manual transaxle on a carbon‑fiber monocoque, alongside an updated Rina Barchetta with artisanal coachbuilding-inspired livery.
The Porsche 911 GT3 S/C is a lightweight open-top variant of the GT3 that preserves the core GT3 experience with carbon-fiber components, a 4.0L naturally aspirated flat-six producing 502 hp, and a 12-second roof operation. Weighing about 3322 lb, it stays close to the GT3 Touring suspension, pairs a manual gearbox (the only option) with precise, effortless shifts, and delivers roughly 0–60 mph in 3.7 seconds and a top speed near 194 mph (roof up). Priced around $275,000 and expected to be limited in production, the S/C is arguably the purest open-top GT3—potentially the last of the era for internal-combustion GT3s.
The 2027 Porsche 911 GT3 S/C is the open-top evolution of the GT3, pairing a 4.0L naturally aspirated flat-six with a six-speed manual, 502 hp, and a 3,322 lb curb weight achieved through carbon fiber and magnesium components. The roof folds in 12 seconds at up to 37 mph, maintaining agility and a pure driving experience that emphasizes engagement over luxury. With a starting price of $275,350 (nearly $296k as tested) and notable options like the Street Style Package, Porsche positions the S/C as a modern homage to the S/T lineage and a driver-focused, high-rev purist’s dream rather than a comfort-first GT3.
Ferrari’s 12Cilindri Manuale pairs an eight‑speed dual‑clutch transaxle with a pedal‑operated, clutch‑by‑wire system and a traditional gated lever, offering six forward gears (plus reverse/neutral) for a manual‑style experience while retaining automatic modes for testing and regulatory needs; only 1,500 units will be built, and Ferrari aims to preserve driving engagement even without a conventional mechanical linkage.
Hennessey unveils the Venom F5-M, a roadster packing 2,031 hp from a twin-turbo 6.6L V8, paired exclusively with a six-speed gated manual and rear-drive, with adaptive suspension and a distinctive dorsal fin; only 12 will be built at $2.65 million each, debuting at the Goodwood Festival of Speed with driver Alex Brundle.
Over four years, the 2022 Cadillac CT4-V Blackwing has depreciated from a $60,390 MSRP to about $48,500 on average, with KBB, JD Power, and AutoTrader data showing current prices roughly in the $40k–$60k range as production winds down and order books for 2026 close, making a high-performance manual option cheaper than buying a brand-new model.
Honda’s S2000 earns its cult status from a purpose-built six-speed manual with a direct, top-mounted metal shift linkage, an aluminum lever floating in a rubber mount, and multi-cone synchros that deliver ultra-short, precise shifts. Tight packaging keeps the lever close to the steering wheel, reflecting Honda’s long-running focus on shift feel and design philosophy.
Manual-transmission drag cars achieve six-second runs by controlled clutch slip—via adjustable clutches and slipper/slider designs that meter power delivery as RPM rises—giving traction and durability comparable to automatics; examples include Grannas Racing's Supra moving from 7.68 to 6.90 seconds and a 6.61-second Camaro.
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.
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.
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.
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.”,
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.