Ferrari introduces the 12Cilindri Manuale, a limited-edition version of its V12 coupe designed to satisfy demand for a more traditional driving experience. Multiple outlets report that the car uses a “manual” gearbox concept paired with a gated shifter, described as the first new Ferrari with a gated shifter since 2012. However, sources also emphasize that the gearbox is not a conventional mechanical setup: it uses a by-wire system to replace the usual physical connection between the gear selector/clutch controls and the transmission hardware. As a result, Ferrari positions the car as having a manual feel “sort of,” rather than a fully classic manual transmission.
Additional coverage notes that the system can behave like an automatic in some circumstances, meaning it offers flexibility beyond a purely manual gearbox. The reporting agrees the goal is to appeal to traditionalists while using modern control technology. Details of pricing and production numbers are not included in the provided excerpts, but all sources frame the 12Cilindri Manuale as a new V12 Ferrari aimed at bringing back a manual-like driver interface.
