The Toyota GR Supra is getting a manual gearbox

When the Toyota Supra hit the market, there was much rejoicing because it was back (and the addition of an all-too-rare sports car to the market), but much disappointment because the model could not be offered with a manual transmission.

This faux pas will be corrected.

The news first appeared in Europe, but then Toyota confirmed to Autoblog, which reported the information that the gearbox will be offered in America. And what's even more interesting is that the company explained that it was consumer demand that convinced it to add the box to the lineup.

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"Customers and sports car enthusiasts have been vocal and we have listened," Toyota said via a statement.

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