Rezvani QuickShift: Imitating a Manual Gearbox for Supercars
Rezvani, a company known for its military off-roaders based on the Jeep Wrangler and Cadillac Escalade, as well as the RR1 model based on the Porsche 911, has unveiled an unusual project. Its engineering division has developed a conversion kit that transforms a supercar with a robotic gearbox into a vehicle with a “manual.”
The California-based company notes that the first working prototype appeared on May 15, 2026, a few weeks earlier than Ferrari showed a similar but more complex concept for the limited series 12Cilindri Manuale.
How does it work, and is there a clutch pedal?
The system is called Rezvani QuickShift. It was developed in collaboration with the Italian company Studio Carrozzi. Visually, it resembles what Ferrari recently presented for the 12Cilindri Manuale. As in that case, the Rezvani unit works with the existing dual-clutch “robot,” not replacing it.
The company does not disclose all technical details but promises that installation does not require permanent modifications to the transmission and is fully reversible. The factory engine management system and safety electronics remain untouched. For authenticity, a metal gated shifter is used, reminiscent of the best “manuals” of the past.
The main drawback: there is no clutch pedal in this system. The driver does not need to press the clutch or lift off the gas during shifts. Therefore, this is not a true “manual,” but merely an alternative to paddle shifters on the steering wheel.
Purpose and cost of the novelty
Founder and CEO Ferris Rezvani explains that the project’s goal is to bring back the physical process of selecting gears without sacrificing the speed of a modern “robot.” Each shift is accompanied by an audible metallic click and a distinct mechanical effort, reminiscent of classic gated “manuals.” Automatic rev-matching remains active.
According to Ferris Rezvani, the goal is to bring back the physical act of selecting each gear without sacrificing the speed of a modern dual clutch transmission. He also says each shift produces an audible metallic click and a defined mechanical engagement intended to recall the feel of classic gated manual transmissions while retaining the automatic rev-matching of the factory transmission.
The kit costs $25,000. Initially, the system will be available exclusively for the Ferrari 458 Italia, 488 GTB, and F12. Versions are being developed for the Lamborghini Huracan, Lamborghini Aventador, and C8 Corvette ZR1. A similar kit for the entire C8 Corvette family is also promised.
This project is an interesting example of how modern technology attempts to mimic classic sensations. Although the Rezvani QuickShift does not make the car a true “manual” due to the lack of a clutch pedal, it offers a compromise for those who miss the physical interaction with the car but do not want to sacrifice performance. It is worth noting that similar solutions, such as on the Ferrari 12Cilindri Manuale, are more complex and expensive, but Rezvani offers a more affordable way to obtain a similar experience for existing supercars. This also indicates that the demand for “manuals” persists even in the segment of the most powerful cars, albeit in a somewhat modified form.