It isn't an auto.with a torque converter. It's a dual-clutch (like VW/Audi's DSG gearbox). It's the only type of gearbox you can order on a Ferrari 458 or Porsche GT3 now...and they are as "sports-car" as you can get.GVP said:Are there any rumors out there that Alfa Romeo may eventually offer a manual gearbox in the 4C?
I won't spec an automatic transmission in a sports car.
This one would be particularly expensive to surmount.RBH58 said:2. Paddles don't have mechanical linkage to the gearbox....but a manual gearshifter would need a mechanical linkage which is would be difficult to engineer and expensive to engineer.
Cost would be the primary obstacle.RBH58 said:It's not interior packaging that will nix a manual gearbox - Rearranging the center console would be the least of the engineering issues.
I'm in Manufacturing/Supply Chain myself. I knowAristo said:I have insight into logistics work and you might be surprised how quickly costs snowball when variations of a product are offered.
DrG...the answer to your hypothetical question (from my perspective) is actually "Yes". I would still take a 3-pedal over flappy-paddles were it an option.DrG said:Why would you rather have a manual transmission over one of the world's fastest shifting transmissions in a production car?
Why would you rather have a manual transmission over one of the world's fastest shifting transmissions in a production car?
because I am a true petrolhead and I enjoy shifting and executing perfect gear change and i don't care if the auto box is a millisecond faster than me. is that a good enough answer? I am pretty sure you can have someone to convert 4C into manual. Gearbox from Giulietta QV would fit pefectly.
I would not call that "manual", I too like to do a nice heel and toe downshift when I'm out in the weekend, driving 7/10.But you can control the shifts in 'manual' mode by using the paddles on the steering wheel.
Go for it - you take your new $55K car and start cutting into it at will, add a third pedal (if you can find the room for that), throw out the computer (because that'll be a complete write off along with the transmission), and enjoy your Franken Alfa. This ain't a 1960's Mustang, where you can drop in all sorts of parts from other platforms, machine an adapter plate, and you're good to go.Why would you rather have a manual transmission over one of the world's fastest shifting transmissions in a production car?
because I am a true petrolhead and I enjoy shifting and executing perfect gear change and i don't care if the auto box is a millisecond faster than me. is that a good enough answer? I am pretty sure you can have someone to convert 4C into manual. Gearbox from Giulietta QV would fit pefectly.
Let us know how you make out.
You'll even have a hard time finding a 2015 Porsche with a 3-pedal manual - at least here you do. Might be available as a special order, but no longer stocked!Same thought here. I was totally against the semi's and find myself being totally for now due to the 4C.
Driving my other cars my fingers dab the air in search of flippers before realising I have to do the dumb stick thing again.
It's one of those things that are better decided on after having tried out the two.