Ferrari has unveiled the 12Cilindri Manuale, a limited-edition V12 model that revives a “manual” driving experience with a gated shifter and a by-wire transmission setup. Multiple reports describe the car’s gearbox as operating like an eight-speed dual-clutch in normal use, while manual mode changes its behavior to mimic a conventional manual pattern. In manual mode, the system locks out the two highest gears, effectively creating the feel of a six-speed transmission. Sources also note that the shifter is the first new Ferrari with a gated shifter since 2012, aiming at drivers who prefer more traditional controls. Several outlets characterize the system as “manual, sort of,” reflecting that the car does not use a fully mechanical clutch-and-gear-lever linkage. Instead, it uses electronic control to replicate manual interactions, including throttle/blip and downshift behavior, while still relying on dual-clutch hardware. The announcements emphasize Ferrari’s attempt to blend classic manual feel with modern transmission technology, packaged as a special series V12 model.