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The Ferrari 12Cilindri Manuale's Stick-Shift Might Not Be 'Real' But You've Gotta Stop Freaking Out About It

Ferrari’s ‘manual’ V12 revives a dying tradition—but is it real?

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📍 Where it landed

The Ferrari 12Cilindri Manuale was introduced with a manual transmission, although it was noted that the stick-shift might not be entirely traditional. The car was unveiled with a limited production run of 1,499 units, generating discussion among car enthusiasts about its transmission and potential implications for other models. The story quieted without a definitive conclusion in the coverage, leaving the conversation about the Ferrari 12Cilindri Manuale's unique transmission ongoing.

Epilogue added 43d ago, after coverage quieted.

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What happened

Ferrari has unveiled the **12Cilindri Manuale**, a limited-edition (1,499 units) GT sports car featuring a stick-shift gearbox. Coverage highlights its nostalgic appeal to manual transmission purists, though reports clarify the system is a modified dual-clutch transmission (DCT) with a manual interface rather than a true manual gearbox.

Outlets including *Gear Patrol*, *Motor1.com*, and *Robb Report* emphasize the car’s emotional resonance for enthusiasts, while *MSN* and *The Autopian* focus on the technical compromise—describing it as a ‘faux manual’ that mimics the feel of traditional shifting. Ferrari’s decision follows a 14-year hiatus from offering manual transmissions in its lineup, per *Ynetnews* and *Yahoo Autos*.

Watch for reactions from automakers and enthusiast communities on whether this hybrid approach could influence other brands to revive manual options. Speculation may also arise about Ferrari’s long-term stance on manual transmissions, though no further details have been confirmed beyond the 12Cilindri Manuale’s limited run.

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Questions people are asking

Is the Ferrari 12Cilindri Manuale’s gearbox truly manual?

No. Coverage confirms it uses a modified dual-clutch transmission (DCT) with a manual shifting interface, not a conventional manual gearbox.

How many 12Cilindri Manuale models will be produced?

Ferrari has stated production will be limited to **1,499 units**.

Will other Ferrari models feature this system?

Coverage does not yet specify whether this is a one-time model or part of a broader shift in Ferrari’s transmission strategy.

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Ferrari 12Cilindri Manuale manual transmission revival dual-clutch transmission automotive nostalgia limited-edition sports cars

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