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The newest generation of the M2 built on the G87 chassis is once again intended to provide maximum performance. It has a more distinctive appearance, a specially tuned chassis, and a twin-turbocharged inline-six tuned to horsepower. Staying true to its performance values, the M2 has rear-wheel drive and a standard six-speed manual gearbox. That said, BMW configures the M3 sedan with a 3. The rear-wheel-drive sedan boasts a 3. In previous years, BMW offered more options for manual transmissions in its 4 Series lineup.
Unfortunately, the G82 platform has reduced offerings with a stick shift. But not all is lost. One model retaining the manual option is the M4 coupe, which can be ordered with a six-speed.
The CT4-V is a striking sports sedan that can be outfitted with a six-speed manual. Under its hood, the rear-wheel-drive sedan is powered by a 3. Cadillac, in an interesting appeal to manual enthusiasts, markets the CT4-V Blackwing as a sedan that is engineered to perform both on the track and as a daily driver — and look good doing it. This slightly larger sedan gets outfitted with a 6. And you get hands-on control of all those ponies with a six-speed manual.
Chevy offers a manual transmission with every Camaro engine choice. Whether you opt for the horsepower 2. And the lightning-fast supercharged LT4 found in the ZL1 will blast to 60 in just 3.
If you want plenty of ponies under the hood, the Camaro is one of the best manual-transmission cars for you. Unlike other carmakers that limit the manual to the lower trim level, the manual is available across all grades. Stellantis, the parent company of Dodge, confirmed that the model year will be the final one for the current Dodge Charger and Challenger models. That Hellcat will get you to 60 mph in the 3-second range and to mph in just over 7 seconds — but only on a racetrack, of course.
We hear they can do some sweet burnouts , too. None of the AWD models can be had with the stick shift. And like any good performance car, it can be shifted manually in every Mustang, coupe, and convertible alike. This means that the rev-matching Tremec six-speed manual is available with either the turbocharged 2. The all-new, seventh-generation Mustang goes on sale in the U.
And like any good muscle car staying true to its heritage, a manual is available. Such is the case, you can still get a stick shift in the Mustang GT coupe or convertible. The rev-matching six-speed manual pairs up with the new 5. And luckily for , you can opt for either a manual in the Civic Si or the Civic Hatchback. If a proper trunk is your preference, both Si and Si HPT outfit the sedan with a light-shifting, rev-matching six-speed manual. The all-new Honda Civic Type R gets its giddy-up and go from a horsepower 2.
The previous generation Type R is a car that people will still hold dear to their hearts, but this latest generation generates new excitement with added power and a look that is much more elegant. Overall, it has a smoother, cleaner appearance, with the rear wing taking on a more refined and less aggressive look.
This leaves the Hyundai Elantra N sedan as the lone wolf with a third pedal. The N Line trim package comes standard with a six-speed manual transmission that has rev-matching. The 2. Plus, with a spacious interior, a few sport upgrades, and N Drive Mode with launch control , the Elantra N delivers on all fronts.
Nearly all versions, from the basic Sport package to the off-road-capable Rubicon model, feature a manual gearbox with short initial gear ratios. All include a rugged part-time 4WD system with a low-range transfer case, making them one of the more versatile models of the manual-transmission cars.
The much-adored SUV is available in two- or four-door variants and is extremely capable off-road, especially when modified with some quality off-road parts.
Literally, the last Kia sedan for the U. The GT Manual does justice with a 1. It also comes with larger front disc brakes and a free-flowing exhaust system, making this a spunky sedan.
A horsepower supercharged V6 delivers power to the rear wheels via an available manual gearbox and a limited-slip differential. Drawing inspiration from the Evija hypercar, it also has a lightweight composite body and a host of other goodies to make it a bantamweight street fighter, typical of the Lotus tradition.
Though the Ford Mustang Shelby GT is dead and the Shelby GT is only available with a seven-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission, you can still get a stick in every other version of Ford's pony car , be it a fastback coupe or a convertible.
A six-speed manual is available with the potent turbo-four and optional 5. The 11th-generation Honda Civic continues to save the manual, even if it limits the availability of the transmission to a select few trims. Notably, the Civic sedan offers the gearbox strictly in its sportiest form: the hp turbocharged Civic Si.
That said, the Civic hatchback lets buyers row their own gears in the more run-of-the-mill Sport and Sport Touring guises. The former features a hp 2. There's also the powerful Civic Type R hot hatch , which is manual-only. While the turbocharged Elantra N Line discontinued its manual transmission recently, the top-dog Elantra N performance model still offers a six-speed manual gearbox. Kia only offers the Forte sedan with a stick in its high-end GT form.
The top-line trim is the most powerful Forte variant thanks to its hp turbocharged 1. Mazda doesn't offer its smallest sedan with a stick; however, the Mazda 3 hatchback is still available with one. A six-speed manual is standard in the hatch with the Premium trim level and front-wheel drive. It's paired with a hp 2. Cars ordered with all-wheel drive or the hp turbocharged engine are automatic only. The fourth-generation Mazda MX-5 Miata remains resolutely faithful to the rear-wheel-drive sports car's original format, which includes a manual transmission.
Regardless of roof choice cloth or power-folding hardtop , a six-speed manual is offered across the board. Mini still offers a three-pedal option in the Cooper and more powerful Cooper S versions of its two- and four-door Hardtop and two-door Convertible models. This includes the hotter John Cooper Works model, too. Mini limits the Clubman's six-speed stick to the car's hp Cooper S trim. While we'd love the brand to offer the hp John Cooper Works model with a manual transmission, we're happy Mini continues to offer its compact wagon with the option to manually swap cogs—even if it's limited to the least powerful Clubman that Mini sells on our shores.
The Nissan Versa sedan remains one of the most budget-friendly new cars you can buy, and you can get it with a five-speed manual. The Z-car is new for , with a redesigned model replacing the old Z. Its sole engine choice for now is a hp twin-turbocharged 3.
We hope we'll never see the day when the Porsche doesn't offer a stick. So far, so good. The ultra-high-performance GT3 , meanwhile, offers a six-speed manual that couples up to the car's naturally aspirated 4. More important, it's still available with a six-speed stick, which mates to the car's hp 2. The hp 2. There's something about the Miata, which has become history's best-selling sports car nameplate since first debuting in While you can choose between a convertible soft-top or a retractable hardtop, all Miata models rely on a 2.
Why would anyone get the automatic when a six-speed is so much fun? Over the years, the Mini has evolved to include a variety of body styles and has seen its fair share of special editions.
Whether a two- or four-door Hardtop, or a droptop Convertible, the Mini is an involving little driver's car. The standard six-speed manual pairs with either the Cooper trim's hp turbocharged 1. Those in search of more oomph can opt for the hp John Cooper Works trim, which offers a stick shift in two-door Hardtop form.
When a four-door Mini Hardtop doesn't fit the bill in terms of available space, maybe the roomier Clubman is the right choice for you. Then again, there is the similarly sized Countryman; however, Mini's crossover does not have an optional manual gearbox. Among less-mini Minis, the six-speed unit is exclusive to the front-drive Cooper S Clubman that features a hp 2.
A largely invisible model among new vehicles, the subcompact hatchback Mitsubishi Mirage comes powered by a 1. It's not particularly good, but it is quirky. The Nissan Versa S base model is one of the cheapest cars for sale today, and it gets a standard five-speed manual gearbox. Although most of the lineup comes with a continuously variable automatic transmission, a manual is the best way to make the most of the base Versa's horsepower.
Kicking off a seventh generation and losing the numerical portion of its badge to be called simply "Z," the Nissan Z sports a new face for the modern era. As we should expect of a sleek sports car , a six-speed manual transmission with rev-matching comes standard. The gearbox connects to a 3. Without a doubt, there are few to no automatic transmissions better than Porsche's PDK dual-clutch unit.
Nonetheless, we love that Porsche still makes its pair of mid-engine sports cars available with the company's equally sublime manual gearbox.
It may not hold as bright a torch for manual gearboxes as did s that came before, but the latest still offers plenty of options for fans of the stick shift. Porsche offers a seven-speed unit as an option on models such as the Targa 4S, which boasts standard all-wheel-drive and hp from its 3. As before, the sweet little BRZ rear-drive sports car gets a manual transmission, a six-speed unit that backs a new 2.
It also gets a stiffer chassis, and numerous interior and exterior updates. This subcompact SUV toes the line between tall hatchback and small SUV quite well; it's no wonder why multiple editors actually bought one for daily use. Subaru offers a six-speed stick for the Crosstrek equipped with the standard hp 2. Most Subarus, as you might guess, are equipped with a continuously variable automatic transmission, but if shifting gears is more your style, then an Impreza sedan or hatchback with a five-speed manual could help bring out the most of the limited 2.
The venerable Subaru WRX has been completely redesigned for the model year, with a polarizing new exterior look and a revised interior that's more refined and upscale in approach. In WRX form, the engine has similar numbers to the outgoing model at hp and lb-ft of torque and while it didn't seem notably quicker, the new WRX performed well overall during our first drive.
The Toyota GR86 addressed the basic complaint we had about the first generation model, which was its lack of power, and more specifically, torque.
