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
  • That power and torque gets sent to all four wheels via a six-speed manual transmission.
    — Jonathan M. Gitlin, Ars Technica, 25 Aug. 2023
  • And the optional manual transmission of course, all at a price that won’t break the bank.
    — Kyle Hyatt, Robb Report, 5 Mar. 2026
  • On the face of it, an electric vehicle with a manual transmission makes no sense.
    — Bloomberg Wire, Dallas News, 15 June 2023
  • The engine is mated to a four-speed manual transmission.
    — Erik Shilling, Robb Report, 24 Oct. 2025
  • The engine is mated to a five-speed manual transmission.
    — Erik Shilling, Robb Report, 17 Sep. 2025
  • That engine is mated to a five-speed manual transmission.
    — Erik Shilling, Robb Report, 6 Jan. 2026
  • Most of those are V6 hybrids, and don’t hold your breath for a manual transmission, by the way.
    — Joel Feder, The Drive, 26 Mar. 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
  • Twenty years ago, a competent driver had to know how to use a manual transmission.
    — David Szondy april 25, New Atlas, 25 Apr. 2026
  • That manual transmission will be the 6-speed out of the Z as well, probably.
    — Joel Feder, The Drive, 15 Apr. 2026
  • That’s because the car will likely have a manual transmission available as an option.
    — Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 16 June 2023
  • Either way, what output the Civic has left travels to the front wheels through a five-speed manual transmission.
    — Caleb Jacobs, The Drive, 29 Apr. 2026
  • 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
  • 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 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
  • To be clear, a manual transmission on an electric car would serve absolutely no purpose.
    — Peter Valdes-Dapena, CNN, 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
  • Here, it is mated to a six-speed manual transmission, and the suspension has been stiffened a little for a sportier feel.
    — Erik Shilling, Robb Report, 8 Dec. 2025
  • The example shown here is equipped with a five-speed manual transmission and the model’s bold tartan-fabric seat inserts.
    — Robert Ross, Robb Report, 5 Sep. 2025
  • The convertible is the first open-top version of the high-performance model and will come standard with a manual transmission.
    — Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 15 Apr. 2026
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • Power is sent through a 6-speed short-throw manual transmission to the front wheels through a helical limited-slip differential.
    — Michael Harley, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025
  • The engine, which was also used in the Countach, is mated to a five-speed manual transmission, and the interior is mostly red with some white.
    — Erik Shilling, Robb Report, 26 Feb. 2026
  • Porsche 911 but couldn’t operate a manual transmission.
    — Brett Berk, HollywoodReporter, 23 Nov. 2025
  • Like the Renault, the Ford sported a three-speed manual transmission, although the Volkswagen had a four-speed.
    — Larry Printz, Ars Technica, 26 Sep. 2024
  • That empty base model comes powered by Mercedes' 148-hp diesel engine and six-speed manual transmission.
    — C.c. Weiss march 05, New Atlas, 5 Mar. 2026

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