Ferrari's 'Manuale by Wire' Sparks Manual-Transmission Identity Debate
Ferrari’s 12Cilindri Manuale uses a ‘Manuale by Wire’ system that maps to the SF90 Stradale’s eight-speed dual-clutch with two gears removed, delivering manual-like control via electronics rather than a mechanical linkage and including a Koenigsegg CC850–like auto mode. The piece argues purists should stop demanding a traditional manual, noting the 819 hp V12, 9,500 rpm redline, and the ability for clutch dumps and heel-and-toe, while acknowledging it isn’t a true manual and that rebuild costs could be high. In short, it’s framed as a pragmatic compromise for a modern, power-dense Ferrari.)
