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"plenty manuals that can handle this torque".Yes, but most high torque transmissions are longitudinal (north-south) - both AUTO and MAN.
I believe AISIN has a version of the 8-speed, which can take the 300+ Nm, needed for 300bhp. While I donīt think current manual is capable.
Introducing a new/reinforced manual is a major investment for limited no of vehicles.
Time will tell.
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