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A five-speed manual in a Caddy? You bet! It's the first manual trans Cadillac has had (if you don't count Cimarron) in 50 years. This rod-actuated Getrag box felt great, but we can easily see a six-speed in its place; after all,you can get the M6 in a Ford Focus and a Pontiac Vibe GT. By the way, pedal placement is absolutely ideal for heel-and-toe downshifts.
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 A five-speed manual in a Caddy? You bet! It's the first manual trans Cadillac has had (if you don't count Cimarron) in 50 years. This rod-actuated Getrag box felt great, but we can easily see a six-speed in its place; after all,you can get the M6 in a Ford Focus and a Pontiac Vibe GT. By the way, pedal placement is absolutely ideal for heel-and-toe downshifts.  View Related Article

 

 

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