How to Use manual transmission in a Sentence
manual transmission
noun-
The team can even equip it with a five-speed manual transmission.
— Howard Walker, Robb Report, 19 Oct. 2023 -
The brawny mill generates around 300 hp, all of which is sent to the rear axle via a five-speed manual transmission.
— Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 11 Dec. 2023 -
Photo : Mecum Auctions A close-up of the gear shifter for the six-speed manual transmission.
— Robert Ross, Robb Report, 5 Mar. 2024 -
The famous mill was mated to a four-speed manual transmission that sent all of its 425 horses to the rear wheels.
— Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 12 Apr. 2023 -
That power and torque gets sent to all four wheels via a six-speed manual transmission.
— Jonathan M. Gitlin, Ars Technica, 25 Aug. 2023 -
The standard six-speed manual transmission is estimated to earn 26 mpg in the city and 37 mpg on the highway.
— Austin Irwin, Car and Driver, 2 Aug. 2023 -
On the face of it, an electric vehicle with a manual transmission makes no sense.
— Bloomberg Wire, Dallas News, 15 June 2023 -
Mini added the manual transmission back to the lineup last year, but only on the three-door hardtop models.
— Drew Dorian, Car and Driver, 18 Feb. 2023 -
And the four-speed manual transmission and factory roll bar are reminders that this car was meant for motoring purists.
— Robert Ross, Robb Report, 3 Oct. 2023 -
The mill was considered the car’s Achilles’ heel upon its initial release, but at least here it’s mated to a five-speed manual transmission.
— Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 28 Apr. 2023 -
Whereas the Supra with this same engine now can be had with a six-speed manual transmission, the Z4 still comes only with an eight-speed automatic.
— Andi Hedrick, Car and Driver, 12 July 2023 -
All come with the eight-speed PDK transmission, as there's no option for a manual transmission with the new hybrid powertrain.
— Jonathan M. Gitlin, Ars Technica, 28 May 2024 -
At the time, F1 cars still used a manual transmission, somewhat like a motorcycle where the driver would click up and down the gear range rather than moving a lever on a manual car.
— Washington Post, 11 Mar. 2024 -
The Mk 8 Golf is due for a mid-life refresh next year, and when that happens, VW will be simplifying things by dropping the manual transmission option.
— Jonathan M. Gitlin, Ars Technica, 11 Sep. 2024 -
That’s because the car will likely have a manual transmission available as an option.
— Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 16 June 2023 -
If your car has a manual transmission, depress the clutch pedal before starting the engine.
— Anthony Robledo, USA TODAY, 17 Jan. 2024 -
While a manual transmission is offered with the turbo four in the G70 sedan, the GV70 sticks with an eight-speed automatic as standard equipment; all-wheel drive is also standard.
— Drew Dorian, Car and Driver, 21 July 2023 -
Think of it as an EV that brings all the hands-on enjoyment of a manual transmission—despite lacking a manual transmission.
— Tim Stevens, Ars Technica, 31 Oct. 2023 -
According to Subaru, 71 percent of current BRZ customers opt for the coupe's six-speed manual transmission.
— Steven Ewing, Ars Technica, 13 Feb. 2023 -
To be clear, a manual transmission on an electric car would serve absolutely no purpose.
— Peter Valdes-Dapena, CNN, 16 June 2023 -
The electric motor is integrated into the eight-speed manual transmission and gets power from a 14.8-kWh battery housed in the vehicle floor.
— Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 27 June 2024 -
What makes the Ford GT an analog supercar, though, is manifold: six-speed manual transmission?
— Christian Gilbertsen, Robb Report, 17 Sep. 2024 -
The manual transmission will die with the current generation of Mini Cooper, the company's boss told Top Gear at the launch of the next-generation hatchback.
— Caleb Miller, Car and Driver, 5 Sep. 2023 -
With its new optional six-speed manual transmission installed, the rear-wheel-drive, two-seat roadster is keen for daily transportation.
— James Raia, The Mercury News, 11 Aug. 2024 -
For the first 11 years of production, the Range Rover was only available as a two-door, with very few luxury appointments, a four-speed manual transmission, and an interior made of durable vinyl and plastics.
— Bob Sorokanich, Robb Report, 22 May 2024 -
According to a sales brochure Volkswagen received with the vehicle itself, the T1 car is powered by a four-stroke petrol boxer engine and four-speed manual transmission with reverse gear.
— New Atlas, 31 July 2024 -
And for those who would consider the price and/or lack of a manual transmission to be deal-breakers, the aftermarket is brimming with upgrades for the standard Z—including some offered by Nismo itself.
— Bradley Iger, Ars Technica, 9 Nov. 2023 -
The manual transmission is experiencing something of a relative resurgence over the last couple of years.
— Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 16 Aug. 2023 -
To fix those issues, Aston gave the Valiant a manual transmission and started throwing exotic materials at it like a full carbon body and magnesium wheels.
— Kyle Hyatt, Robb Report, 29 July 2024 -
That decision would coincide with picking the standard manual transmission, of course.
— Eric Stafford, Car and Driver, 24 Mar. 2023
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