Top 10 best manual transmission cars in 2024: for those who love power

Automatic transmissions offer convenience and comfort, but a manual transmission can take the connection between driver and car to another level. When it comes to the world of high-performance sports cars, manufacturers are shying away from manual transmissions. Thanks in part to the emergence of high-performance electric vehicles, the most important metric in measuring the success of a sports car is the speed at which it can accelerate to 100 km/h.

Experts do not deny that an automatic transmission can shift gears faster. However, there are also decent, powerful models among cars with manual transmissions.

Nissan Z

• Top speed: 250 km per hour.
• Engine: 3-liter twin-turbocharged V-6.
• 6-speed manual transmission.
• Power output: 400 hp.
• Acceleration to 100 km/h: 4.5 seconds.

Many people blame the Nissan Z for not being as fast as its competitors, but the automaker has put power and comfort at the forefront. The model has one of the most interesting and impressive designs among all sports cars.

Toyota Supra

• Top speed: 250 km per hour.
• Engine: 3-liter turbocharged six-cylinder.
• 6-speed manual transmission.
• Power: 382 hp.
• Acceleration: 3.9 seconds.

The new Supra has proven to be one of the best models in this price category. Previously, the Supra only came with an eight-speed automatic transmission, but over time, Toyota added a manual transmission as an option paired with a 3-liter engine.

BMW Z4

• Top speed: 250 km per hour.
• Engine: 3-liter turbocharged inline six-cylinder.
• 6-speed manual transmission.
• Power: 382 hp.
• Acceleration: 3.9 seconds.

The BMW Z4 is often compared to the Supra. The Z4 is undoubtedly one of the best sports cars of the year. The interior is of the highest quality in its class.

Honda Civic Type R

• Top speed: 273 km per hour.
• Engine: 2-liter four-row turbocharged.
• 6-speed manual transmission.
• Power: 315 hp.
• Acceleration: 4.9 seconds.

The Honda Civic Type R is a truly special car. It may be the only front-wheel drive car that can achieve this level of performance. Pros: incredible level of grip, one of the best manual transmissions money can buy. Cons: very small fuel tank, rather high noise level penetrates the cabin.

BMW M2

• Top speed: 273 km per hour.
• Engine: 3-liter six-cylinder twin-turbocharged.

• 6-speed manual transmission.
• Power output: 453 hp.
• Acceleration: 3.9 seconds.

This is a model focused on performance and comfort. The car has only 20 horsepower less than the larger and more expensive M3 and a high-quality six-speed manual transmission. Cons: not much space in the back seats, low fuel economy.

BMW M4

• Top speed: 290 km per hour.
• Engine: 3-liter twin-turbocharged six-cylinder.
• 6-speed manual transmission.
• Power output: 473 hp.
• Acceleration: 4.1 seconds.

The M4 borrows the powertrain from the M3, but offers a slightly more refined experience. The only real fault we can find with the current BMW M4 is that the Competition model completely ditches the manual transmission.

Lotus Emira

• Top speed: 290 km per hour.
• Engine: 3.5-liter supercharged V-6.
• 6-speed manual transmission.
• Power output: 400 hp.
• Acceleration: 4.2 seconds.

Lotus, like the rest of the automotive world, is preparing for an all-electric future. However, the new products include an incredibly lightweight sports car. Later, the British automakers will introduce a turbocharged four-cylinder engine, which will become the standard transmission, but will lose the manual gearbox.

Porsche 718

• Top speed: 292 km per hour.
• Engine: 4-liter naturally aspirated six-cylinder.
• 6-speed manual transmission.
• Power: 394 hp.
• Acceleration: 4.3 seconds.

Porsche is a special brand. The automaker has never followed trends, but rather set trends. Porsche has created a platform that sets the standard when it comes to driving. Pros: manual transmission is standard on every model, there are many comfort and technical features. Cons: not enough storage space in the cabin, the turbocharged four-cylinder engine in some models can sound a bit rough.

Porsche 911 2024

• Top speed: 310 km per hour.
• Engine: 3.0-liter twin-turbocharged six-cylinder.
• 7-speed manual transmission.
• Output: 473 hp.
• Acceleration: 3.2 seconds.

To get a seven-speed manual transmission, you will have to buy an S or GTS model. Pros: high performance, many configurations and powertrains to choose from. Cons: price and limited space in the cabin.

Cadillac CT5-V Blackwing

• Top speed: 320 km per hour
• Engine: 6.2-liter supercharged V-8.
• Power: 668 hp.
• Acceleration: 3.6 seconds.

Despite the fact that the world still praises BMW and Mercedes for the best sports sedans, experts are convinced that the CT5-V Blackwing is undoubtedly the leader in this rating. Not only does the car accelerate its heavy chassis to 100 km per hour in 3.6 seconds, but it can also reach incredible speeds. This, combined with all its brilliant technologies, puts Cadillac at the top of the rating.

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