Overview
- Ferrari launched the limited 12Cilindri Manuale in early July with a production cap of 1,499 units and an Italian starting price of €590,000.
- The car keeps the 6.5-litre naturally aspirated V12 and the eight-speed dual‑clutch transmission so factory performance figures remain unchanged.
- The new “Manuale By‑Wire” links the physical H‑pattern lever and clutch pedal to sensors and control modules that command the DCT rather than using a mechanical gearbox linkage.
- Manual mode covers the first six ratios and can produce realistic clutch bite, missed shifts or a stall if inputs are incorrect, while software and mechanical lockouts prevent destructive mis‑shifts.
- Ferrari will deliver each car through its Tailor Made programme early next year, buyers face a large premium for the manualised specification, and independent road tests are still needed to judge how authentic the feel is.