manual transmission

noun

: a system for changing gears that has to be operated by the driver

I can't drive her car because it has a manual transmission instead of an automatic transmission.

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More expensive than a garden-variety, base Camaro by $400, the Z/28 Camaro was developed with a focus on speed and handling, featuring a four-speed manual transmission and front-wheel power disc brakes, while power steering and air conditioning were left behind at the factory. —

Robert Ross, Robb Report, 27 Dec. 2024 And the Turbo undoubtedly serves as a legitimate option for true driving enthusiasts, despite the deplorable lack of a manual transmission. —

Michael Teo Van Runkle, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024 But as the Prelude will use a hybrid powertrain, there won't be an option for a manual transmission in this generation. —

Ars Technica, 17 Dec. 2024 That old-school feel includes an optional six-speed manual transmission and hydraulic clutch that no production EV currently offers. —

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