Manual transmission
Clutch-and-lever drivetrain
A manual transmission is a vehicle gearbox that requires the driver to shift gears by hand, typically using a clutch pedal and gear lever.
Unlike automatic transmissions, which shift on their own, manual gives the driver direct control over power delivery: She learned to drive on a manual transmission.
Also called a stick shift or standard transmission.
- sports carsHigh-performance automobiles
- gear stickManual transmission control lever
- shift knobHandle for changing gears
- engine brakingDeceleration via powertrain resistance
- flywheelRotational energy storage device
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Self-changing vehicle gears
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