If you were disappointed by the Luce, there is some good news: Ferrari may finally bring back the manual transmission. A new report suggests that the Italian automaker could unveil a three-pedal version of the 12Cilindri this summer—potentially marking Ferrari’s first manual production car in nearly two decades.
According to The Supercar Blog, Ferrari’s manual 12Cilindri could show up as early as this July. If true, it would be Ferrari’s first flagship V12 GT with a manual gearbox since 2007. It would also mark the brand’s first new manual road car since the California.
But there’s a catch; the manual 12Cilindri probably won’t be sold as a normal production model. Ferrari will likely limit the car to just a few hundred examples reserved for top-tier clients. Trademark filings suggest it could be called the 12Cilindri “MM.”
Those lucky enough to get their hands (literally) on a manual 12Cilindri should be happy with their decision. With the dual-clutch transmission taking over, a naturally aspirated 6.5-liter V12 engine with three pedals and 819 horsepower sounds like an absolute riot.
Ferrari May Be Working On More Than One Manual
It’s not just the 12Cilindri, though, that could get a manual. A recent trademark filing, originally uncovered by CarBuzz, suggests that Ferrari is working on a “digital” manual gearbox.
What exactly does that mean? The system would reportedly use an electronic clutch pedal designed to simulate the feel of a traditional manual, including pressure and rebound. This technology may make its way to a performance EV like the Luce in the future, but we expect the upcoming 12Cilindri to feature a traditional manual setup.
Motor1’s Take: Ferrari bringing back the manual—even in limited numbers—would instantly become one of the biggest enthusiast wins of the decade. The real question is whether this stays a collector-only experiment or signals a broader shift back toward driver-focused supercars.
Sources:
The Supercar Blog, CarBuzz
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