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The viral 1987 Mercedes-Benz GRA 500 is an AI image with no Mercedes record behind it. Its spec box borrows real M 117 V8 numbers, and its five-speed manual never existed.

Porsche priced the 2027 911 GT3 S/C at $273,000 plus $2,350 D&H, and the open-top two-seater comes only with a six-speed GT Sport manual: 502 hp, 9,000 rpm, 3,322 lbs.

Subaru will build 350 2027 WRX GD25s and 300 2027 BRZ ZC15s, and both anniversary cars are 6-speed manual only: 271 hp AWD for the WRX, 228 hp rear drive for the BRZ.

BMW priced the 2026 Z4 Final Edition at $77,500 plus $1,175 destination and kept the clutch: 6-speed manual or 8-speed Steptronic at the same price, 382 hp, rear drive.

Audi priced the 2026 RS 3 at $66,100 on audiusa.com, destination $1,395, and left out the clutch — 7-speed S tronic dual-clutch only, 394 hp, 3.6 to 60.

Porsche’s U.S. book puts the 2027 911 Carrera T coupe at $148,000 before a $2,350 delivery fee — and prints only a six-speed manual.

Honda priced the 2027 Civic Type R at $48,695 with $1,295 destination — exclusive 6-speed manual only, 315 hp, and heated seats finally standard.

Audi priced the 2026 S3 at $52,000 on audiusa.com — and the factory book lists only a 7-speed S tronic dual-clutch. No third pedal.

Hyundai priced the 2026 Elantra N at $35,300 with a standard 6-speed manual and an optional N 8-speed wet DCT — 276 hp, 289 lb-ft, FWD.