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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Porsche 911 but couldn’t operate a manual transmission.
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Brett Berk, HollywoodReporter, 23 Nov. 2025
Sadly, though, the manual transmission is only available on the sport-centric (and more expensive) GLI model.
—New Atlas, 14 Nov. 2025
The Temerario Super Trofeo is powered by a twin-turbo V-8 making 641 horsepower that’s mated to a six-speed sequential manual transmission.
—Erik Shilling, Robb Report, 10 Nov. 2025
While a manual transmission option is wishful thinking, the BMW’s shifting mechanics including from automatic to paddle-shifting mode option is stiff.
—James Raia, Mercury News, 28 Sep. 2025
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Brett Berk, HollywoodReporter, 23 Nov. 2025
Sadly, though, the manual transmission is only available on the sport-centric (and more expensive) GLI model.
—New Atlas, 14 Nov. 2025
The Temerario Super Trofeo is powered by a twin-turbo V-8 making 641 horsepower that’s mated to a six-speed sequential manual transmission.
—Erik Shilling, Robb Report, 10 Nov. 2025
While a manual transmission option is wishful thinking, the BMW’s shifting mechanics including from automatic to paddle-shifting mode option is stiff.
—James Raia, Mercury News, 28 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for manual transmission
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“Manual transmission.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/manual%20transmission. Accessed 30 Nov. 2025.
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