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Yes, it has a manual transmission

YOKOHAMA, Japan (Sept. 16, 2020) – The new Z is coming.

Nissan today unveiled the Z Proto, signaling the company’s intent to launch a new generation of the legendary Z sports car. Shown at a virtual event beamed around the world from the Nissan Pavilion in Yokohama, the prototype car features a new design inside and out, as well as a V-6 twin turbocharged engine with a manual transmission.

The vision for Porsche’s Panamera continues to evolve in its quest for the perfect intersection of sports car and luxury saloon. Diehard fans will adore the new more powerful engine options and further evolution of the Panamera’s steering systems, suspension and chassis management. Yes, it now performs even better on a racetrack, but can also deliver high levels of comfort, functionality and style. Its efficiency, now catapulted in the area of hybrid performance, pushes the envelope because of hybrid technology rather than in spite of it, and shares the lessons learnt from the 919 Hybrid and 919 Hybrid Evo’s racing development. Even the Panamera’s tyres have been revised across the board. Here are the fine points...

Aspiring Porsche fans around the world often look at the fastest models as the benchmark for performance. Coupé models usually showcase the full range, from the entry level 911 Carrera all the way up to the 911 GT2RS, while the cabriolet models add the panache and adventure of the wind in your hair experience, with a distinct disregard for the possibility of rain, something enjoyed by more seasoned Porsche owners. If you’re thinking like a Porsche engineer, is there room for something between? There is, and since 1965 it’s been called the Porsche 911 Targa. Today’s 2020 versions are making their debut in all-wheel drive form as the new Porsche 911 Targa 4 and 911 Targa 4S models, keeping the tradition of innovative extravagance and elegance alive.