No way. Some rumors make sense, but this one does not pass the "smell test." Why wouldn't they offer a manual? If there were some production reason, then ok, but this just wouldn't make sense. To many enthusiasts like a manual tranny. Look at the poll on this site. The largest choice is the most powerful Hemi with a stick. Car makers don't just turn their backs on that type of thing when they can produce what the public wants.