The 2026 Manual Transmission Club: Every New Car Over 400 HP That Still Has a Stick

If you're shopping for a new car with serious horsepower and a manual gearbox in 2026, the list is getting shorter every year. According to recent reporting, you can still count your options on two hands, and they're all performance models. No mainstream passenger cars make the cut, but sports coupes and high-performance sedans are holding the line.

Owning one of these could also mean future collectible status, given how rare the combination is becoming.

Here's the current lineup, starting with the Nissan Z. It's the latest version of the long-running Z-car nameplate, offering a manual in Sport and Performance trims, the NISMO is automatic-only. 3 seconds and topping out at 155 mph.

The Lotus Emira V6 is described as a true unicorn: a lightweight, mid-engine sports car with a supercharged Toyota-sourced 3.5-liter V6. It produces 400 horsepower and 310 lb-ft of torque, with a six-speed manual. Expect 0-60 in 4.3 seconds and a 180 mph top speed.

Cadillac offers two Blackwing sedans with manuals. 0 seconds and a top speed of 189 mph. 6 seconds at 125 mph, and hitting 205 mph.

BMW brings three manual options. 0-second quarter-mile at 121 mph, and 180 mph top speed. 9-second 0-60 and a 155 mph limiter in RWD form. 2-second quarter-mile at 118 mph.

0-liter V8 roots, offering a six-speed manual with 480 horsepower and 415 lb-ft of torque (486/418 with the performance exhaust). 5 seconds at 114 mph, with a 155 mph limiter. 1 seconds and a claimed top speed of 166 mph. It also features multiple active exhaust modes, including a quiet setting for home and a track mode that can wake the neighborhood.