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paddle shifters

48 Episode Mentions

Too Afraid to Ask

Paddle shifters are little switches behind the steering wheel that let you pick which gear your car is in, making it feel more like a manual drive.

Technical Definition

Paddle shifters are small levers located behind the steering wheel that allow drivers to manually change gears in a dual-clutch or automatic transmission without using a clutch pedal.

Hear It Discussed

"Apparently, the ZF8 could keep the engine above 6,000 RPM 90% of the time with paddle shifters. But that N55 engine never rewards the driver for using the paddle shifters..."
970: The Cadillac Irreleviq, A Car That Makes You Earn It, Driving Beyond The Brink Everyday Driver Car Debate 14:02

"It's also interesting for the mount paddle shifters and an EV. Also interesting."
Rivian R2 îs the Perfect Car? New Ferrari Reveal and Ford in Trouble! THIS CAR POD! with Doug DeMuro & Friends! 02:19

"eight speed automatic with paddle shifters. Now it can be equipped with a manual shift..."
Come For Camp Jeep, The Monster Trucks, Stay To ....? In Wheel Time Podcast: Your Go-To Automotive Talk Show 26:43