Purists rejoice as the 2018 911 GT3 comes with at manual transmission

Porsche purists, rejoice.

The new 2018 911 GT3 - unveiled at the Geneva Motor Show - comes with a six-speed manual transmission, and buyers can upgrade to the seven-speed dual-clutch PDK if they so desire.

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Porsche stepped in it back in 2014 when it offered only an automatic transmission in the GT3 - and purists were not too happy. Now, that sound you hear is a sigh of relief. The manual is back.

The Porsche is also speedy, going from 0 to 60 in 3.8 second with a top speed of 198 using the six speed manual. The seven-speed gets you to 60 in 3.2 seconds and has a top speed of 197 MPH. The 4.0-liter engine produces 500 horsepower with 339 lb-ft of torque

The change back to manual has been met with praise.

2018 Porsche 911 GT3: 500 Horses, Manual Gears, 4.0-litres. THEY LISTENED! ? Carfection by? https://t.co/SSdt6R4oRm pic.twitter.com/cHTdY5HoLg

— All Car Videos (@allcarvideos) March 7, 2017

The facelifted Porsche 911 GT3 is here, and it has a manual gearbox! https://t.co/LC61IffRUx

— Car Throttle (@CarThrottle) March 7, 2017

?Manual transmission is a no-cost option? is something we?re really happy to hear #Porsche 911 #GT3 pic.twitter.com/C4hxtuuQjr

— Stuttcars.com (@stuttcars) March 7, 2017

Road and Track reported the new 911 GT3 starts at $144,650 and should be in showrooms this fall.