Porsche has also stripped out sound deadening material and the back seats while also fitting the T with thinner glass all in the name of weight saving to make the 911 Carrera T sportier. What separates the 911 T from the rest of the manual-equipped 911 range is the Carrera T is equipped with a special short-ratio manual. While it is indeed turbocharged in this case the 'T' stands for Touring which is a throwback to the 1968 911 T. The 911 Carrera T is not to be confused with the much more expensive Turbo variants. However, for those looking for a bit of driver engagement now there are still some options out there for you across a number of price ranges. Nearly all luxury cars do without a manual transmission, but Hyundai's luxury offshoot Genesis is set to give buyers the option on the new G70 luxury sedan due later in 2018. Ferrari no longer builds cars with a manual transmission either does Lamborghini, while the only Mercedes-Benz with a DIY gearbox is the new X-Class ute. However, some of the world's most storied brands have ditched the stick-shift altogether.
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Presently manuals are generally found in the more driver-focused performance cars, but for those looking to save a few thousand dollars on a new car purchase there are still several mainstream players offering manual transmissions along with hard-working commercial vehicles. The popularity of manual cars are reported to make up less than 10 per cent of all new car sales, but there are still a few options on the market for those who like to change gears for themselves. The age-old art of manually changing gears is slowing slipping away.