Future Cars 2027 — coverage & analysis

The Purist’s Rebellion: BMW’s Handschalter Plays the Long Game

While the rest of the paddock chases silent volts and paddle-shift hyper-tech, BMW brings the six-speed manual back to the clubhouse with the 2027 M3 CS Handschalter.

Tomás Cleary 3 min

Save the Manuals: The BMW M3 CS Handschalter Leads a Purest’s Rebellion — Future Cars

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Future Cars · May 27, 2026

Save the Manuals: The BMW M3 CS Handschalter Leads a Purest’s Rebellion

While Maranello and Shenzhen chase the electric horizon, Munich is placing a high-stakes bet on the art of the six-speed shift.

Tomás Cleary 3 min