Introducing the “12Cilindri Manuale,” a special Ferrari limited to just 1,499 units worldwide.
Equipped with a traditional front-mounted 6.5-liter naturally aspirated V12 engine, it boasts overwhelming performance with a maximum output of 830cv and a 0-100km/h acceleration time of approximately 2.9 seconds. But its greatest appeal goes beyond just the specs. Inside the cabin, it features an H-pattern “gated shifter” and a “clutch pedal,” reminiscent of classic Ferraris.
This is not merely a revival of past mechanical manuals. It adopts the innovative “Manuale by-wire” system, based on a modern 8-speed dual-clutch transmission. The driver’s shift and clutch operations are electronically transmitted to the gearbox.
You step on the clutch, select a gear through the metal gate, and match the timing. Get it right, and it feels incredibly rewarding; make a mistake, and the engine will stall. You can even enjoy techniques like heel-and-toe shifting. Using the latest modern technology, Ferrari has brilliantly reinterpreted the analog joy and tension of manually driving a car.
Rather than just pursuing ultimate speed or efficiency, this is a masterpiece packed with the “joy of driving” that Ferrari wants to preserve for the future.
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