Full Breakdown
Ferrari Launches 12Cilindri Manuale: Limited-Edition V12 with By-Wire
7/4/2026, 2:11:07 AM
Core Launch Details
Ferrari unveiled the 12Cilindri Manuale on 3 July 2024 in Maranello. The model adds a manual-style gated shifter and clutch pedal to the 12Cilindri’s eight-speed dual-clutch gearbox. Production is capped at 1,499 units, with deliveries slated for Q1 2025.
Background & Context
The Manuale follows the reception of Ferrari’s electric model, the Luce, launched in June 2024. Enthusiasts criticised the loss of V12 sound and manual feel, prompting the marque to reaffirm driver involvement. It is the first manual-style Ferrari since the 599 GTB Fiorano ended production in 2012.
Key Figures & Development Team
Powertrain engineer Valentin Marguet led the by-wire solution, calling it “a layer on top of the DCT.” Product development chief Gianmaria Fulgenzi stressed the importance of sound and lever friction. Test-driver Raffaele de Simone helped tune shift feel, and design director Flavio Manzoni oversaw interior styling.
Data & Statistics
The car retains the 6.5-liter V12. Reported output varies between 819 hp (Motor1) and 830 hp (AutoNext); torque is listed as 500 lb-ft (? 678 Nm). 0-62 mph times are quoted at 3.0 s and 2.9 s, and top speed is 211 mph (? 340 km/h). The Manuale system uses Hall-effect sensors, a clutch pedal with a spring-cam-roller mechanism, and an actuator to command the DCT’s six gears; seventh and eighth remain automatic-only.
Official Statements & Responses
Ferrari said the Manuale “preserves the analogue feel, consistency and naturalness of a traditional manual gearbox” while the V12 remains unchanged. The marque added that the system puts “the relationship between driver input, mechanics and control at the heart of the driving experience.” The model will be offered only through the Tailor Made program.
Criticism & Opposition
Purists argue a simulated manual cannot replace a true mechanical gearbox. CarBuzz reported that “purists will grumble that a by-wire manual is not the same as a real gated H-pattern.” Critics also note the by-wire approach may reduce tactile feedback of historic Ferraris.
Conflicting Reports & Gaps
Sources list horsepower as either 819 hp or 830 hp, and torque as 500 lb-ft (? 678 Nm). Acceleration to 62 mph is given as 3.0 s and 2.9 s. Pricing appears as €590,000, $675,000 or roughly $700,000, reflecting regional differences and optional Tailor Made features.
Verbatim Quotes
- “I see it as a layer on top of the DCT,” — Valentin Marguet, Powertrain Project Engineer
- “I knew I had to bring back the mechanical experience while using what the DCT was offering in the best way.” — Valentin Marguet, Powertrain Project Engineer
- “The transient phases are the key: the sound, the slight friction, the engagement of the lever itself.” — Gianmaria Fulgenzi, Product Development Chief
- “Purists will grumble that a by-wire manual is not the same as a real gated H-pattern, and they have a point, but they are missing the bigger picture.” — CarBuzz editorial
What’s Next
Deliveries are planned for Q1 2025. Each car will be customized through Ferrari’s Tailor Made program, and the marque signals that manual-style experiences will complement its broader electrification strategy.
