Upright rows are basically side lats with more risk and very little benefit. Just like behind the neck press. Even if you don't have shoulder issues right now you're taking unnecessary risk.
With the exception of few models, Porsches were never head turners. That's not what they're built for. They're performance cars and their following is almost cult-like.
**** off with that communist agenda
If you're not operating the clutch, it's not a manual. If any aspect of changing gears is automated, it's not a manual.