Are There Luxury Cars with Manual Transmissions?
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Luxury cars with manual transmissions do exist, including models such as the Jaguar F-TYPE, Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat, Chevrolet Corvette Z06, Porsche 911 R, and Aston Martin V12 Vantage S. More details are as follows: 1. Jaguar F-TYPE: As Jaguar's popular sports car, the manual version of the F-TYPE is heavily promoted because, for hot hatches or entry-level sports cars, manual transmissions are inherently one of the sources of driving pleasure. The F-TYPE is equipped with a 6-speed manual transmission built by ZF, featuring a shift gap of only 45mm and tight gear spacing, making it difficult even for demanding manual enthusiasts to find fault with this gearbox. 2. Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat: While the Mustang and Camaro may be more well-known domestically, the untamed Dodge Challenger is also a legendary American muscle car. The current Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat, with its wild appearance and powerful V8 engine, stands as one of the most insane American V8 sports cars. It is powered by a supercharged 6.2L HEMI V8 engine, delivering over 600 horsepower (447 kW). This monstrous engine paired with a 6-speed manual transmission offers "beast-level" driving performance. 3. Chevrolet Corvette Z06: The Chevrolet Corvette has always been the pride of American sports cars, especially with the current C7 generation, which boasts a refreshing design and even more powerful performance, solidifying its position as the No. 1 American supercar. The new Corvette is equipped with a Tremec TR6070 7-speed manual transmission, featuring a dual-mass flywheel and a dual-disc clutch design for reduced rotational inertia and smoother shifting. Powered by a 6.2L supercharged LT4 engine, it delivers up to 466 kW (634 PS) and 861 Nm of torque. Paired with the new 7-speed manual transmission (an 8-speed automatic is optional), the Corvette Z06 can accelerate from 0-100 km/h in just 3.3 seconds. 4. Porsche 911 R: Based on the current 911 GT3, the Porsche 911 R shares many similarities with the GT3 model, including much of its body and chassis design. It is powered by the same 4.0L flat-six engine as the 911 GT3, producing a maximum output of 349 kW and 439 Nm of torque. The car comes with a specially tuned 6-speed manual transmission for an even more sporty driving experience.