---
title: "Audi Brings Back the Manual A4 and Ferrari Builds a V8 GTC4 Lusso: The Evening Rush"
description: "Plus, a 9,000 lumen flashlight and discounted fitbits."
date: "2016-09-22"
modified: "2016-09-22"
authors:
  - name: "Max Goldberg"
    job_title: "Associate Editor"
    link: "https://www.thedrive.com/authors/max-goldberg"
url: "https://www.thedrive.com/news/5297/audi-brings-back-the-manual-a4-and-ferrari-builds-a-v-8-gtc4-lusso-the-evening-rush"
categories:
  - "Audi News"
  - "News"
  - "News by Brand"
tags:
  - "A4"
  - "Audi"
  - "Evening Rush"
  - "luxury"
  - "sedan"
---

# Audi Brings Back the Manual A4 and Ferrari Builds a V8 GTC4 Lusso: The Evening Rush

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*The Evening Rush is your daily roundup of auto, gear, and lifestyle news, all in one place. Less time searching, more time driving. Motor on.*

**Automotive**

In 2016, Audi deprived enthusiasts of a [six-speed manual in the A4](<https://www.autoblog.com/2016/09/22/2017-audi-a4-manual-transmission-official/>). Now, though, the German auto manufacturer has thrown us a bone and decided to bring the six-speed manual back. However, the manual will only be available in the 252-hp 2.0-liter model quipped with Quattro. Expect to see it in dealerships this fall,starting at $40,350.

Ferrari plans to reveal a [twin turbocharged 3.9-liter V8 GTC4Lusso](<https://www.motorauthority.com/news/1106255_ferrari-gtc4-lusso-gets-v-8-option>) at the Paris Auto Show. Until now, the GTC4Lusso was powered by a honking V12, but Ferrari now wants to add an “entry level” V8. The 601-hp power plant is a modified version of the V8 currently found in the 488 GTB. The new Ferrari's name, by the way? The GTC4LussoT.

If (for some reason) you need to buy a bulletproof ultra-luxury limosine, Mercedes-Benz has the answer for you. The [Mercedes-Maybach S600 Pullman Guard](<https://www.thedrive.com/news/5294/mercedes-maybach-unveils-super-bulletproof-s600-pullman-guard-limousine>) is a bulletproof, bombproof, whatever-you-can-think-up-proof limo that makes IED-detection trucks look wimpy. Powered by a 530-hp V12, this tank can still manage to get out of Dodge if the threat seems too great. However, be prepared to shell out $1.56 million if you want to own one of these monsters.

**Gear**

If you are looking for a new tactical backpack to store all your gear, don’t look any further than the [Prophet 33 by SOG Knives](<https://www.sogknives.com/prophet-33.html>). This tough-as-nails backpack has plenty of pockets, tie downs, emergency whistles, and reinforced stitching to ensure it will hold up to your toughest adventure.

Hot damn—you can purchase a 9,000 lumen flashlight the size of a Coke can these days. The [X7 Marauder](<https://www.olightstore.com/led-flashlights/safety-and-self-defense/olight-x7-marauder>) is an impressive flashlight that can illuminate a backyard, forest, or even a runway with its immense power. However, if 9,000 lumens seems a bit excessive, you can tone down the light to 3,000 lumens.

![olight-art.jpg](<https://www.thedrive.com/wp-content/uploads/content/archive-images/olight-art.jpg>)
**Olight**

**Lifestyle**

Don’t forget, the Ferrari Challenge is taking place at Lime Rock Park this weekend. Tickets are still available so head over to [www.limerock.com](<https://www.limerock.com>) to get yours.

I'm sure you know all about the benefits of the [Fitbit](<https://www.steepandcheap.com/fitbit-surge-gps-watch-hr-monitor?skid=FIB0006-BKSUFISULA-ONESIZ&ti=UExQIFJ1bGUgQmFzZWQ6V2F0Y2hlcyBPbiBTYWxlOjE6NTo=>), so I'm not gonna beat a dead horse by talking it up. Instead, I'll just tell you that Steep & Cheap has them for 15 percent off right now.

![fitbit-art.jpg](<https://www.thedrive.com/wp-content/uploads/content/archive-images/fitbit-art.jpg>)
**Steep & Cheap**

## Author
Before working at *The Drive*, Max Goldberg raced the streets of Westchester in an ambulance as a licensed Emergency Medical Technician. He has boundless enthusiasm.

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