Lamborghini Officially Kills off the Manual

The all-new Gallardo replacement coming in 2012 – rumoured to be called the Cabrera – will only be available with a fully automated transmission. Lamborghini research and development director, Maurizio Reggiani, told Motor Trend that manual transmissions had no place in the Italian supercar manufacturer’s future. Mr Reggiani said only one or two per cent of the 1200 Lamborghini vehicles produced at the company’s Sant’Agata Bolognese factory last year were equipped with a manual transmission.

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A manual transmission is a break in the electronic chain of command that harmonises absolutely everything that happens between engine combustion chamber and tyre contact patch,” Mr Reggiani told Motor Trend.

Lamborghini is not alone in its move away from the manual transmission. The Ferrari California will be the last manual-shifting Prancing Horse, with Ferrari likewise focusing on super-slick sequential and dual-clutch systems.

The Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG, Lexus LFA and Bentley Continental Supersports are just few supercars launched recently without a manual option.

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Fail. That's OK, another reason why I would buy a CGT over anything out.

 

^^ This (but I fixed it a little for you)

 

Weak. Porsche is our only savior.

 

Don't forget about our Subies

 

Agreed - I bleed carrera white first and foremost brother!

 

FVCK YOU Lamborghini

 

This is just ridiculous... And don't forget about BMW. The U.S. is the only market that'll get all M cars with a manual transmission.

 

Also, don't forget about the R8's...

 

How sad.