the breakdown
Ferrari is quietly testing the waters again.
Specifically, a manual 12Cilundri.
Expect a summer reveal.
Maybe more manual models later.
If you cried a little when the Luce launched, take heart. Ferrari might actually be bringing back the three-pedal setup. A fresh report indicates the Italian giant could unveil a manual version of the 12Cildundri this summer. That would mark the brand’s first manual production car in nearly twenty years.
The Supercar Blog puts the timeline around July. Imagine that. No automatic gear selection since 2007 for a flagship V12. No manual road cars since the California.
There is a catch.
You won’t find this car on standard order books. Ferrari likely intends to limit production to a few hundred units. Only top-tier clients will get the call. Trademark filings point to the name 12Cilindri “MM”.
Those few who do get the keys are in for a treat. The dual-clutch is the norm now. But pair a naturally aspirated 6,5-liter V12 with 819 horsepower and actual physical gears? Sounds chaotic. It sounds fun.
Not Just One Car
It probably doesn’t end with the V12.
Trademark filings originally spotted by CarBuzz suggest Ferrari is developing a “digital” manual gearbox.
What does that even mean?
The system reportedly uses an electronic clutch pedal. It simulates the pressure and rebound of a traditional mechanism. It’s fake manual, but it feels real. This tech might eventually appear on the Luce or other performance EVs. But for the upcoming 12Cilundridi? Expect the real deal. A mechanical setup.
Motor1 takes it as a major win. Even as a limited run, bringing back the manual gear shifter feels like a victory for enthusiasts in the 2020s.
The real mystery is scope. Is this just a novelty for collectors? Or does it signal a shift back toward drivers who actually want to work for their acceleration?
Who knows.
Stay tuned if you care. Or just dream about that 6.5-liter rumble.
