- Ferrari debuts the 12Cilindri Manuale with a ‘Manuale By-Wire’ system that mimics a gated guide utilizing a dual-clutch gearbox.
- It provides an actual clutch pedal and shifter, letting drivers manually management gears and even stall the automobile.
- The 819-hp V12 stays unchanged, with manufacturing restricted to 1,499 models.
Current bombshells apart, Ferrari hasn’t forgotten what makes its automobiles particular: the driving expertise. That is why, after listening to buyer suggestions, Maranello has launched a “guide” model of its flagship grand tourer, the 12Cilindri.
And sure, “guide” in citation marks is doing plenty of heavy lifting right here.
The brand new 12Cilindri Manuale debuts a transmission in contrast to something we have seen from a contemporary Ferrari. It is conceptually just like the manual in the Koenigsegg CC850, mixing the velocity of a dual-clutch transmission with the involvement of a standard stick shift. Whether or not that is the perfect of each worlds or the worst relies upon totally on who you ask.
Ferrari 12Cilindri Manuale
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How It Works
Technically, that is nonetheless the identical eight-speed dual-clutch transmission present in the usual 12Cilindri. The distinction is Ferrari’s new “Manuale By-Wire” system, which helps you to shift by way of the primary six gears—and reverse—similar to you’d with a standard guide transmission. Hell, you’ll be able to even stall it.
To make use of it, merely choose Handbook mode, press the clutch pedal—sure, there’s an precise clutch pedal—and transfer the shifter by way of the uncovered steel gate. The 12Cilindri Manuale encompasses a basic gated shifter with a sophisticated shift knob, which Ferrari says helps protect the “analogue really feel, consistency, and naturalness” of a standard guide gearbox.
Behind the scenes, two Corridor-effect sensors monitor the motion of the shifter, whereas a small electrical actuator prevents gear engagement except Handbook mode is chosen. There’s additionally an all-new three-pedal format with an digital clutch pedal. A sensor measures the pedal’s journey and converts these inputs into hydraulic management of the dual-clutch transmission.
Begin the automobile with solely the brake pedal pressed, and the transmission behaves like a traditional DCT, mechanically partaking Drive. Begin it with the clutch pedal depressed, and it boots straight into Handbook mode. You possibly can change again to automated operation at any time whereas driving, although Ferrari says seventh and eighth gear are reserved for relaxed, high-speed touring.
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New Gearbox, Similar V12
To verify the Manuale retains the efficiency anticipated of a V12 flagship, Ferrari left the powertrain untouched. Below the hood is identical naturally aspirated 6.5-liter V12 producing 819 horsepower and 500 pound-feet of torque. Ferrari says the 12Cilindri Manuale nonetheless reaches 62 mph in 3.0 seconds earlier than topping out at 211 mph.
As you’d count on, manufacturing will likely be extraordinarily restricted. Ferrari plans to construct simply 1,499 examples, with every one out there by way of its Tailor Made personalization program. Pricing hasn’t been introduced, but it surely virtually actually will not be low cost. The usual 12Cilindri already begins at round $423,000.
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Motor1’s Take: Whether or not or not this can be a actual guide transmission, you’ll be able to’t deny the truth that the expertise is fascinating. Much like Koenigsegg’s gearbox within the CC850, prospects being able to shift their very own gears is barely an excellent factor—assuming Ferrari was capable of nail the texture.
