--- title: "The Next Pagani Hypercar’s Gated Manual Transmission Might Be the Last" description: "Pagani just released a teaser for its upcoming C10 hypercar and it's getting an open-gate manual transmission." date: "2022-09-06" modified: "2022-09-06" authors: - name: "Nico DeMattia" job_title: "Contributing Writer" link: "https://www.thedrive.com/authors/nico-demattia" url: "https://www.thedrive.com/news/the-next-pagani-hypercars-gated-manual-transmission-might-be-the-last" categories: - "News" - "News by Brand" - "Pagani News" --- # The Next Pagani Hypercar’s Gated Manual Transmission Might Be the Last ![]() Pagani is making the enthusiast world very happy with a new teaser for its upcoming hypercar, codenamed "C10." The company's founder Horacio Pagani already confirmed [a twin-turbocharged 6.0-liter AMG V12 and a manual transmission](), but now, there's more news. A video posted on Tuesday shows a wonderful open-gate shifter. Why is that important? Open-gate manuals are among the most mechanically satisfying, enjoyable transmissions out there. Not only can you see parts of the linkage but each shift is typically accompanied by a satisfying, metallic click. It's cliché to compare the feeling to the bolt-action on a rifle but I'm not above using clichés. The whole point of modern manual transmissions is to give the driver a greater sense of mechanical involvement, so adding that noise and feel to each shift only ups the engagement. What makes the Pagani C10's gated manual even more special is the fact that it could be the very last of its kind. It isn't a secret that manual transmissions will go away someday. Automakers have been ditching row-your-own gearboxes in favor of quicker-shifting dual-clutch automatics and even just really good torque-converter automatics. That's especially true in the world of supercars and hypercars, where the pursuit of speed takes priority above all else. Look around at the lineups from Ferrari, Lamborghini, McLaren, Bugatti, and Maserati—there isn't a third pedal to be found. And once EVs take over, the manual could truly be dead forever. However, one of the benefits of being a small, boutique hypercar maker like Pagani means you can buck those trends and do whatever you want. This is why Pagani is actually going back to a manual after using a sequential automated-manual gearbox in the Huayra. Back when Horacio Pagani announced the C10's switch back to a three-pedal 'box, he cited customer demand, saying, "My audience wants to feel emotions when driving, they don't care about pure performance or shift times." ![]() He even said Pagani lost customers with the [Huayra]() because it didn't offer a manual. In turn, the switch back to the more old-school transmission was an easy choice, despite what the rest of the hypercar market is doing. Of course, only offering a manual would alienate customers that prefer automatics, so a dual-clutch auto will be optional. Using an open-gate manual is also a first for Pagani, whose original Zonda's manual transmission featured a traditional linkage covered by a leather boot. It will also be the first on the market in years. The last open-gate manual supercars were the Lamborghini Gallardo and first-gen Audi R8, which died off in 2014 and 2015, respectively. When you consider Pagani's typically long product life-cycles and the fact that it's [currently looking into electric powertrains]() for its next car, it's likely that this is its last crack at a manual transmission. So why not send it out in the most thrilling way possible? *Got a tip or question for the author? Contact them directly: nico.demattia@thedrive.com* ## Author Nico is a writer and reviewer from New Jersey who probably thinks he’s a lot funnier than he actually is. His love of cars began when he was just a kid playing Gran Turismo 3, grinding out enough race wins with a Mazda Miata to save up for an in-game RUF 911. That passion for small, lightweight sports cars drove his desire to learn more about the industry, get his hands on as many cars as he could, and bring those experiences to life on the page. He cut his teeth writing about BMWs, Volkswagens, and Audis, mostly, and has owned far too many of each. He’s on his fourth 3 Series sedan, but all of his old, cheap German cars have forced him to learn more about car maintenance than his mechanical capability can handle. Too many late nights have been spent scrambling to get a car running by morning so he could get to work. For some reason, he never seems to learn that old Bimmers probably aren’t the best daily drivers. But he loves more than just old German cars. He’ll gladly drive and discuss anything with four (or even three) wheels. Cars aren’t his only passions, though. Nico is also a big nerd and loves movies, video games, comic books, and cares far too much about the New York Giants. So don’t be surprised if you see football references or dumb, obscure movie quotes in any of his car reviews. ### Author social links [Instagram]() [LinkedIn]()