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The Ferrari 12Cilindri Manuale's Stick-Shift Might Not Be 'Real' But You've Gotta Stop Freaking Out About It
Jalopnik • • technology
Key Points:
- The 2027 Ferrari 12Cilindri Manuale features a "Manuale by Wire" system, using an eight-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission from the SF90 Stradale, modified to function like a six-speed manual without a mechanical linkage.
- This innovative setup allows driver inputs from the shifter and clutch to be electronically interpreted, enabling traditional manual transmission behaviors such as stalling, clutch-dump burnouts, and heel-and-toe shifting.
- Despite some enthusiasts criticizing the system as inauthentic, Ferrari's approach balances modern technological constraints with the desire for manual driving engagement, especially given the high power output (819 hp) and rev limit (9,500 RPM) of the V12 engine.
- The 12Cilindri Manuale also offers a fully automatic mode similar to that found in the Koenigsegg CC850, though this feature has attracted less criticism compared to the manual mode.
- Given the rarity of suitable manual transmissions capable of handling such performance, Ferrari's "fake" manual represents a pragmatic compromise between tradition and innovation in high-performance automotive engineering.
