The brand new Nissan Z has so much going for it, together with an out there guide transmission. However attributable to the chip scarcity limiting manufacturing, absurd vendor markups, and excessive demand for the few automobiles which can be out there, gross sales have been shockingly low. However Nissan seems to be betting on the provision situation working itself out and fixing the opposite issues within the course of, so it’s already introduced the upcoming high-performance Nissan Z Nismo. That’s nice information, however when it will definitely arrives, it could solely be out there with an automated transmission.

Autoblog stories {that a} vendor order information allegedly leaked on the New Nissan Z fan discussion board. Whereas it lists lower-trim Zs with the selection of an automated or guide transmission, there isn’t any guide choice listed for the Nismo. Solely an automated. The supposed leaked order information has not been confirmed to be reliable, so it might very simply have been doctored or might be an early draft. Heck, it might be an intentional leak from Nissan to get us much more excited after they announce that the brand new Z Nismo will provide a three-pedal choice.

However we’re leaning in the direction of believing that it’s actual, and the Z Nismo might be automated solely. That’s simply the best way issues are going nowadays. Even BMW’s M division goes all-in on torque converter automatics. To be truthful to fashionable high-performance automated transmissions, they’re so significantly better than they was, they’re in all probability the higher selection for a automotive that’s unlikely to see important observe time anyway, in comparison with a dual-clutch transmission. And but, we nonetheless can’t assist loving a great old school guide. They might not put up the sort of efficiency figures {that a} good auto or DCT might, however they’re simply extra participating to drive. And isn’t that what you need in a sports activities automotive?