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Headline: UNCAPTIONED: Ferrari brings back manual gearbox in new car for first time in more than a decade
Caption: Ferrari brings back manual gearbox in new car for first time in more than a decade. Ferrari has unveiled its first car with a manual gearbox since 2012. The new limited-edition version of its flagship Ferrari 12Cilindri V12 grand tourer aims to recreate driving a traditional manual sports car – but does not have a conventional gearbox. The car retains the Italian manufacturer's eight-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission but introduces a clutch pedal and a classic open-gated H-pattern gear lever. Rather than being mechanically linked to the gearbox, however, both the clutch and gear lever operate electronically through a new system. The company says the technology has been designed to recreate the physical involvement of driving a manual car while retaining the performance and reliability of its existing dual-clutch transmission. Ferrari says the system was developed in response to continued demand from customers for a more engaging driving experience. To recreate the feel of a conventional manual gearbox, Ferrari has developed a mechanical gear selector incorporating springs, cams and actuators that generate the resistance, clicks and movement associated with shifting through a traditional metal gate. The Ferrari 12Cilindri Manuale is expected to go on sale in 2027, with prices starting at around €590,000 (about £500,000).
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