https://www.cnet.com/roadshow/news/2020-toyota-supra-sports-car-comparison-bmw-chevrolet-ford/

To add insult to injury -- especially for fans of manual transmissions -- the Supra will initially only be offered with an eight-speed automatic transmission. The same goes for the Z4. There are rumors of an eventual three-pedal setup, but for now, that's all they are -- rumors.

In stark contrast, you can only get the Performance Package Level II Mustang with a six-speed manual. The Chevrolet Corvette is one of the few production cars in the world that offers a seven-speed stick shift, but you get an extra gear if you opt for the automatic. Nissan's aging Nismo 370Z also gives you the choice between a manual or automatic, but with a conventional six-speed unit if you want to row your own, and seven speeds with its automatic.