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.

Examples of manual transmission in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

After all, the Southern California–based restomod house’s latest interpretation of the Porsche 911 weighs just 2,750 pounds, yet can send 1,067 hp to the rear wheels—output managed by a six-speed manual transmission. —Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 17 June 2026

With precise steering, predictable handling, and an available slick-shifting six-speed manual transmission, this Miata is a textbook topless sports car. —ABC News, 10 June 2026

The engine is paired with a six-speed manual transmission on Sport and Club trims, while the Grand Touring can also be had with an automatic. —Josh Max, Forbes.com, 8 June 2026

Don’t count on a manual transmission, though; a 10-speed auto is sure to be the sole option. —Caleb Jacobs, The Drive, 4 June 2026

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