Electric Technology Car News: It’s all about fun! How many performance cars do you know that are still only available with manual transmission in 2017?

With the continuous development of automobile technology, automatic transmission has gradually replaced manual transmission in ordinary family cars and has become an important reference standard for people to buy cars. After all, driving in the city with automatic transmission is much more convenient than manual transmission. However, when we look at some super luxury models, such as Porsche 911 GT3, Ferrari, Lamborghini, Cadillac CTS-V, Aston Martin DB11, and those performance cars, the main driving mode of these models is still manual mode. Of course, the manual transmission on these models is not for fuel saving or convenience, but purely for driving pleasure that surpasses everything.

The popularity of automatic transmission can be attributed to technological progress or manufacturers' efforts to save costs. Of course, there are always people who need manual transmission, such as those performance cars that emphasize extreme driving. Although they are niche models, their existence also indirectly proves the necessity of manual transmission models. Let's take a look at which performance cars still insist on manual transmission.

Ford Mustang Shelby GT350

Friends who know about Ford Mustang should know that the first generation Mustang GT350 Shelby (hereinafter referred to as Mustang GT350) was born in 1964 and was jointly built by Ford and Carroll Shelby. It has a lighter body than ordinary Mustangs, stronger power, and a suspension system with higher sporting characteristics. All of this is to make the Mustang GT350 at that time a pure road sports car. In fact, the sixth-generation Mustang GT350 released earlier was built to continue this concept. As for the protagonist of this article, the Mustang GT350R Shelby, it is an upgraded version of the Mustang GT350. The manufacturer defines it as a road sports car that can be raced on the track at any time.

Honda Civic Si

When talking about Civic, many people will think of Type-R, but the fact that this model has not been introduced in China has caused many "speeding block" mushrooms. The Si, which is improved from the ordinary Ben, is closer to life. It is equipped with a front axle limited slip differential, a 2.4L naturally aspirated engine, and a 6-speed manual transmission, which can burst out 205 horsepower output and 235Nm torque performance.

Subaru WRX STI

When talking about Japanese performance cars, many people may not think of Subaru, which was recently acquired by Japan. After all, Subaru's route in China is somewhat "non-mainstream". But the manual transmission is matched with the small STI, and the 305Ps power performance makes people full of driving pleasure. The Subaru that impressed me the most was the one that Takumi's father had in "Initial D".

Chevrolet Camaro Z28

The Z28 is the most track-focused and aggressive model among Chevrolet Camaros. It only has a manual transmission version and is equipped with a 7.0L V8 engine that can produce 505Ps and 637Nm of torque, with a G-force of 1.05. Coupled with a 6-speed Tremec manual transmission, this performance machine is definitely as good as the Porsche 911 Carrera S and Lamborghini Murcielago LP640 on the Nürburgring.

Dodge Viper

The Dodge Viper has always been a wonder in the supercar world. Its 8.4L V10 engine can produce 645Ps and 900Nm of torque. From the data alone, it is a beast, which fits our perception of American cars. However, such a large horsepower with a manual transmission may not be something that ordinary people can handle.

Ford Focus ST

The Focus ST is a small hot hatchback that is improved from the regular five-door hatchback. Equipped with a 2.0L turbocharged engine, it can produce 252Ps of horsepower and 345Nm of torque. The Focus ST is one of the most powerful front-wheel drive hot hatches in the world. It is worth mentioning that it is only available in a manual transmission version.

Ford Focus RS

Focus RS, Golf R and Subaru WRX STI have always been the benchmarks for top power and handling. The 2.3L turbocharged engine transmits all 345Ps horsepower to the wheels through the four-wheel drive system. It is hard not to pursue the ultimate driving experience, and the fulcrum of all this is of course the indispensable manual transmission.

Mitsubishi EVO GSR

In essence, EVO is a rough car. Unlike European performance cars such as Golf R and Focus RS, EVO is pure-blooded. It came from a rally car, so it is simple and solid. The only AYC+ACD exists just for the sake of speed. The 280-horsepower machine is nothing special. Its goal is to be a street overlord. People dared to challenge the Ferrari 430 by modifying the 4G63 to 500 horsepower, but unfortunately this car has been discontinued.

Porsche Cayman GT4/Boxter Spyder

Boxter Spyder and Cayman GT4 are both flagship versions of the series. The mid-mounted rear-wheel drive 3.8L 6-cylinder horizontally opposed engine is also taken from the big brother 911. It can burst out 385Ps of horsepower output, and they only provide manual transmission versions.

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