Sports Cars - Top 5 Manual Transmissions - Preview
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Sports Cars - Top 5 Manual Transmissions - Preview
Lever and third pedal are less and less common on modern sports cars, but all is not lost yet ...
There is no logical reason why Manual Transmission must still exist. The only reason we still find the lever and third pedal on some cars is because of their cost. The cost price - less - of products for the car manufacturer, the price - less - purchase for the consumer. When it comes to sports cars however the discussion changes: everything is designed for maximum performance and speed; the price does not really matter, shooting from 0 to 100 km / h, on the other hand, yes. But all is not yet lost. There are survivors of increasingly rare car accidents who they donate pure performance to the altar of participation. The five cars in our ranking have been carefully selected not only for the quality of their dynamics and the pleasure of a sophisticated manual transmission, but also for their price. Since these are sports cars, they are not cheap in an absolute sense, but let's say that we have tried not to overcome - for many - the exorbitantly high barrier of 100.000 euros by abandoning "sacred manual transmissions" such as Porsche 911 GT3. Ladies and gentlemen, let's get started.
PORSCHE 718 – 57.000 EUR
Trust me how long PDK - excellent automatic transmission, Porsche Cayman (o Boxster) 718 works best with a manual transmission. That's because its lever is dry, sturdy, has a fantastic mechanical feel and makes you appreciate the power of the 2.0 hp 300-liter boxer engine even more. The gears in the version with a manual gearbox are slightly longer, and only the second and third are enough to briskly overcome the mountain road. Even the clutch pedal has a satisfying consistency: firm but not heavy, perfectly matched to all of the little Porsche's controls. A mid-engined RWD sports car deserves proper leverage. Fortunately, the 718 has one.
FORD FOCUS RS – 41.500 euros
Ford doesn't even give a reason to doubt: Focus RS, there is no such thing in the machine. RS is a manly, noisy and ignorant car - in the good sense of the word. It perfectly ignores 0–100 km/h acceleration and the comfort of an automatic transmission in the city; involvement and fun are his trump cards. It doesn't have one of the best transmissions, but la leverage is short, fast enough and withstands abuse... And she wants to be mistreated: four-wheel drive works "behind" (there is also a skid mode), 350 hp. the four-cylinder 2.3 gets pissed off and the nose sticks in with amazing speed. If you still want an automatic transmission, you don't understand anything.
BMW M2 – 62.400 euros
La BMW M2 it is a stronger, more compact and rebellious M4. It is like a centrifuge in which only juice is left after the waste is removed. With 370 horsepower and an excellent turbocharged inline-6 engine, it is capable of the performance of a mini supercar. In this case, it must be said, the manual transmission plays with an excellent 8-speed automatic. The engine, however, is so rich and enjoyable that it doesn't require super-fast changes. and in any case, the use of paddles slightly reduces the feeling of connection with the car and therefore involvement. Climbing with or without a heel, blocking an axle, and inducing oversteer are two extremely enjoyable activities that can't be done with an automatic transmission. You have a choice.
MAZDA MX-5 – 28.000 euros
La Mazda Mh-5, here i say it here i deny it, ha best manual transmission I've ever tried. Its action is so mechanical, dry and precise that it seems as if the right hand is directly on the gears. Seeing is believing. Automatic is not an option (at least for a convertible), but no sane person would ever want it. The gearbox is perfectly matched to the performance and characteristics of its naturally aspirated 4-cylinder engine, whether The 2.0-liter 160 hp and the smaller 1.5-liter 135 hp.
TOYOTA GT86 – 31.800 EUR
Be a drifter, Toyota GT86 this is the car for you. And if you want to do it right, you need a manual transmission. The 6-speed Toyota isn't as short and dry as the Mazda's, but it's still accurate and fast. He can be mistreated, and he rejoices, like a machine. This is a toy car for playful people: 2.0-liter engine with 200 hp. is spinning high and your hand is ready to shift (and your left foot is ready for a nice hit on the floor) waiting for the limiter - much more useful than pulling. steering lever. It's a fun car because it lets you use your hands, feet and brain, with two pedals half the fun is gone; maybe even more.
