Some cars are about speed. Some are about comfort. But manual transmission cars are about connection. In this video, we’re looking at 20 manual transmission cars only enthusiasts can truly appreciate. These are the stick-shift machines that reward timing, feel, patience, and driver involvement in a world that keeps moving toward automatics, EVs, and driver-assist technology. We’ll cover enthusiast favorites like the 1991 Mazda MX-5 Miata, 2006 Honda S2000, 2016 Ford Mustang GT350, 2000 BMW M3 E46, 2005 Subaru Impreza WRX STI, 2017 Chevrolet Camaro SS 1LE, 1995 Acura Integra Type R, 1994 Toyota Supra Turbo, 1987 Porsche 944 Turbo, 2001 Audi TT Quattro 225, 1990 Nissan 300ZX Twin Turbo, 2008 Dodge Viper SRT-10, 2019 Hyundai Veloster N, 2004 Volkswagen Golf R32, 1993 Ford Escort RS Cosworth, 2013 Scion FR-S, 1988 Honda CRX Si, 2007 Lotus Elise, 2009 BMW 135i Coupe, and 2003 Mini Cooper S. From high-revving Hondas and lightweight roadsters to V8 muscle, rally-bred AWD, turbocharged tuner icons, and raw track-focused sports cars, this list is for drivers who still believe a car should make you part of the experience.
