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paddles

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Too Afraid to Ask

Paddles are little switches behind the steering wheel that let you shift gears up or down without using a clutch. They’re common on sporty cars and make shifting easier.

Technical Definition

Shift paddles are small levers mounted behind the steering wheel that allow drivers to change gears without a clutch or gear stick, commonly found on performance cars and some modern transmissions.

Hear It Discussed

"Yeah, I drove one SMG and I drove one Gallardo with paddles. Well, we were just talking about sport-o-matics like crazy yesterday."

"Is it Real?" Bring a Trailer Podcast 03:14

"Plus, here's something I've never seen before. [148.5s] A paddle behind the steering wheel lets you dial up torque output on demand. [152.0s] The Luce goes on sale in Europe later this year"

Why the Ferrari Luce is Secretly GENIUS Spike's Car Radio 02:28

"Or experiences in the case of the paddles on the- -"

Is The Ferrari Luce The Most Misunderstood Ferrari Ever? — Carmudgeon w/ Cammisa & DTS — Ep 239 The Carmudgeon Show 41:13

Cars Known For This

BMW 7 Series Lamborghini Gallardo Land Rover Discovery Lexus LFA Renault Sport Spider Alpine A110

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