Glossary / Transmission

four speed manual transmission

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A four‑speed manual is a type of gearbox where you change gears by hand; it gives the driver more control over the car.

Technical Definition

A four‑speed manual gearbox requires the driver to shift gears using a clutch pedal and gear stick. It was standard in many cars of that era before automatics became common.

Hear It Discussed

"Now, if I'm gonna spend any kind of money on a 1969 Chevy Camaro, it's gonna have the DZ engine in it with a four-speed manual transmission because that's the way the Z28 came back then."
What Safety Recalls And Auction Prices Reveal About Modern Car Culture In Wheel Time Podcast: Your Go-To Automotive Talk Show 04:26

"Like I said, it was a four speed manual transmission, 454 street tired car. And when you got back to the pits, what'd your dad say?"
Driven Radio Show #324: Best of Chuck Sundstrom of Radford Racing School Driven Radio Show 04:57

"I love that you have this car that looks this insane, but it's got a four speed manual transmission and a 1700 cc bug engine"
The Controversial Porsche Cars North America Lawsuit SwitchCast 41:30