At its core Supercar are the ultimate representation of progress. More than ever, the supercar segment cannot allow anything that smells like a standstill. Automakers are working around the clock to bring this area to new levels of performance; From advanced hybrid engines to the use of exotic and rare next-generation materials, supercars represent the best performance and thrills in the auto market.
And since the automobile manufacturers are always breaking new ground, the gap between manual transmissions and automatic transmissions is getting bigger and bigger. The time when drivers longed for super sports cars with manual transmissions is becoming anew history every day. Today, many of the most powerful supercars are equipped with either high-speed DCT or traditional automatic transmissions. Since the Bugatti Veyron hit the road with a DCT, many other mainstream supercars have followed right behind. This is a compilation of some of the recent shift-it-yourself supercars. Their demand is relatively high because they are so rare and represent the end of an era.
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2009 Ferrari F430
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Ferrari designed the F430 as the successor to the Ferrari 360. The F430, sold between 2004 and 2009, had a 4.3-liter F136 E-V8 engine and a six-speed manual transmission. The F430 is one of the most important cars in Ferrari history as it was the last vehicle to roll out of the company’s factories with a manual transmission.
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Only a few copies were sold each year during its model years and were later replaced by the 458 Italia, which, as is known, removed both the manual gearbox and the single clutches in the F1 style. Instead, the Italia was equipped with the DCT as the only transmission option.
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2014 Lamborghini Gallardo
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The 2014 Lamborghini Gallardo is one of the best cars with a manual gearbox; unfortunately it was the last Lamborghini with the stick shift. Powered by a powerful 5.0 liter V10 engine, the Gallardo was built for drivers who wanted to be seen and heard.
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The car was replaced by the dual-clutch only Huracán that hit the market in 2015. And like the Ferrari F430, only a few models of the Gallardo were equipped with the manual transmission, including the LP570-4 Performante, which was only used for the racetrack.
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2015 Audi R8
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The famous R8 asserts itself as the only super sports car ever produced by Audi. The car eschews strong Lamborghini DNA and shares many of its basics with either the Gallardo or the Huracán, depending on the model. The first R8 generation, which came off the market in 2015, was the last R8 model with the slim manual transmission.
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It’s a lavish luxury supercar that comes with some of the best features in the modern auto market. It’s tough and fast, and despite its exotic appearance, this mid-engined supercar is extremely sophisticated. Its sensational beauty and the comfortably inviting seats make no one stop driving.
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2006 Porsche Carrera GT
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The last Porsche Carrera GT rolled out of the factory in May 2006. And it wasn’t just the last Carrera GT; It was the last Porsche supercar with a manual transmission. This supercar was launched in 2003 for the 2004 model year and had a massive 5.7 liter engine that developed 605 horsepower, enough to accelerate it from 0 to 100 mph in just 3.5 seconds.
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Originally intended as a homologation version of a failed Le Mans racing car, the Carrera GT was a worthy supercar for the road, with a manual transmission as the only option. And to make the GT as memorable as possible, the six-speed gearshift lever was operated via a noble wooden knob.
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1998 McLaren F1
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In contrast to all other supercars and of course Gordon Murray’s newest baby, the GMA T.50, the McLaren F1 is designed with a central driving position. The passengers sit a little behind the driver on both sides. The F1 is powered by a potent 6.1-liter V12 engine paired with a manual transmission that produces 627 horsepower.
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After the relaunch of the McLaren street car brand in 2011, all super sports cars produced afterwards have a dual clutch transmission. The only way to drive a production McLaren with a gear stick is to spend an eight-figure sum on one of the 106 F1 units ever built.
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2012 Ferrari 599 GTB
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The Ferrari 599 GTB presents the best way to enjoy long-distance touring with supercar performance – a real GT equipped with a 6.0 liter V12 front engine with 620 hp. The 599 GTB comes standard with a six-speed manual transmission and is also offered with Ferrari’s six-speed sequential manual gearbox with paddle shifters mounted on the steering wheel.
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During its entire production, only 30 copies of the 599 GTB with manual transmission were ordered. And since it’s a V12 powered supercar, it’s pretty popular in the collectors’ market. The few that finally hit the market are trading hands at extremely high prices.
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2010 Lamborghini Murcielago
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The Lamborghini Murcielago is one of the best and most popular super sports cars of all time. Despite its age, the car is still an eye-catcher. And unlike many other supercars, the Murcielago is relatively easy to use as an everyday car and not daunting to drive.
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The powerful exotic super sports car is offered with a six-speed manual transmission as standard. However, an automatic gear shift manual with e-gear with paddle shifters mounted on the steering column is available. This gear lever enables you to change gears in fractions of a second. It is estimated that fewer than 50 units of the Lamborghini Murcielago were ever built with a clutch pedal. And while they’re still affordable, their value is likely to skyrocket as their collector status continues to grow.
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2012 Porsche 997.2 911 Turbo
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The 911 Turbo isn’t exactly the most dramatic supercar on this list. Even so, for a long time the car was considered to be the easiest supercar to live. It’s a viable sports car that doesn’t cost arms and legs to maintain.
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For many years, Porsche offered the 911 Turbo with a gear stick, but like other automakers, the advent of the double clutch has finally done away with all 911 turbos with manual transmissions after the 997.2 generation.
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2012 Ferrari California
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The first generation Ferrari California, sold between 2009 and 2014, was the first Ferrari with a dual clutch transmission and the last with a manual transmission. The car brought 65 years of the sleek Ferrari gear stick to its definitive end.
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The focus is on the 2010 to 2012 models because the hardtop convertible launched in 2009 flopped terribly. It came with a dual clutch in 2009, added a six-speed manual transmission in 2020, and was withdrawn from the market after the 2012 model. The car failed so badly that only two copies were sold in these three model years. Even then, these convertibles were so popular that they were sold at auction for $ 444,000 in 2016.
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