2016 Jaguar F-type Manual and AWD First Drive: Manuals Saved, RWD In Jeopardy

One of these days our Save the Manuals campaign will arrive at its inevitable end. Even if the ol’ stick shift wins a battle every now and then, newer, smoother, and faster transmission technology is dominating the war. We’ll be devastated to concede victory, but our work as the enthusiasts’ advocate won’t end with manual transmissions. That’s because there’s another just cause waiting in the wings. We’d call it our Save Rear-Wheel Drive Movement. As power escalates to obscene levels, carmakers are sending torque to all four wheels to get that grunt to the ground. Going fast is great, but all-wheel-drive systems also add weight and compromise handling. READ MORE ››

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