Jaguar F-Type in sights for manual transmission: report

While still over a year away, Jaguar global brand director Adrian Hallmark told UK publication Autocar that Jaguar recognises the “cost and fun” benefits of manual gearboxes.

“Sports cars need a manual transmission for sports credibility,” Hallmark said, adding that he “can’t imagine” a manual Jaguar XJ, and “the XF is the biggest format we could move to for a manual”.

Hallmark also confirmed to the publication that both Jaguar and Land Rover would employ the next-generation ZF nine-speed automatic gearbox.