Manual shift transmissions are safer

[Lightcycle]

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No longer the most efficient or sportiest transmission available, precious few manufacturers remain faithful to the manual gearbox

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Pagani’s delivered three-quarters of its 852-hp Pagani Utopias with a seven-speed manual—with its rev-matching system, of course.

huh.

Wonder how that works? Throttle-by-wire gets auto-blipped when the clutch pedal hits the friction zone?

Do we need a separate thread for those who prefer to manually blip rather than have the computer do it for them? Extra gate-keeping points for those who heel-toe...?

 

[FullMotoJacket]

Sad that the manual tranny is almost gone from their lineup. 911 T is the only one right now I believe.

T and GT3.

 

[nobbie48]

At various times, I have driven standard with one leg or one arm out of action. It's not a big deal for cruising around. Spirited driving on the other hand is quite difficult in that state.

Semantics, but aren't automatics the standard transmission these days?

Not fun in stop and go but makes you part of the car in twisties. Also reduces brake wear.

 

[guzzirider]

Why are we talking about cars that none of use can afford.
Those that can probably can't walk and chew bubble gum without falling down.

 

[Hardwrkr13]

I drove a Miata (manual) last week for the first time. They're not fast but they sure are fun. Might have one in the garage in the future.

 

[Sunday Rider]

I remember when automatic transmissions were an upgrade option! It does keep you alert and engaged. Also humbled when you stall it making a left turn with your wife in the car. I taught the kids how to drive manuals by starting at the bottom of a hill (light traffic) and having them stop and go. It took 2-3 times up the hill and they got it.
My Subaru Forester is manual, I got a deal on it (used) as it seems no one likes manuals for that type vehicle (only Subaru WRX fans love manuals). Wife used to drive manual but refuses to drive them now.

 

[tat2]

I've owned nothing but manual since I bought my first vehicle. It's a little sad my options are so limited now for new cars but I'll just have to roll with it i guess, see the silver lining in the less hassle with commuting. Heck my last two European rentals (Corolla hatchback & Peugeot 308 estate wagon) were automatics since they were hybrids.

 

[Lightcycle]

I drove a Miata (manual) last week for the first time. They're not fast but they sure are fun. Might have one in the garage in the future.

Those things are supposed to be great for Autocross. I really like the hardtop version, the RF.

Side profile is slightly reminiscent of a 240Z (albeit with a stubbier hood), which I've always liked when I was a kid.

 

[Baggsy]

I don't really buy into the manual as anti-theft thing... it's really not that hard to drive stick well enough to get around town. All three of my siblings can drive stick and so can my father

I'm sure that somebody that can figure out how to break into and "hot-wire" (I don't necessarily literally mean hot-wire) a modern vehicle is not going to struggle too much with an extra lever and pedal

The real anti theft when my Integra and two dozen other cars were stolen from the condo garage, was the manual choke on the British sports car.

 

[Hardwrkr13]

Those things are supposed to be great for Autocross. I really like the hardtop version, the RF.

Side profile is slightly reminiscent of a 240Z (albeit with a stubbier hood), which I've always liked when I was a kid.

RF definitely looks better but it also has some buffeting (not severe but some) and since the car is so small you get less of what makes a convertible feel special when you just have that small targa opening. In photos I definitely liked the RF better but changed my mind after a test drive. Plenty feel different though so it comes down to testing both. 3sec is plenty of time to drop the soft top which is also nice.

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