
New Ferrari V12 Manual… With a ‘Koenigsegg’ Gearbox! | 4K
Next-Generation: The Ferrari 12Cilindri Manual – An Analog-Digital Hybrid
This video introduces the Ferrari 12Cilindri Manual – a 6.5-liter naturally aspirated V12 with rear-wheel drive. The key twist: the gear stick and clutch pedal have no physical connection to the engine or gearbox. Instead, they electronically control an 8-speed dual-clutch transmission (DCT).
Key Facts & Design Highlights- Power: 820 hp, 678 Nm of torque
- Performance: 0–62 mph in under 3 seconds, top speed 211 mph
- Exterior: Each of the 1,499 units is tailored (Tailor Made program) – featuring pinstripes inspired by the Daytona and laser-etched shields.
- Two Driving Modes:
- Automatic Mode: The gear stick lights up white, and the car drives as a standard 8-speed DCT.
- Manual Mode: Lights up amber; you can manually select the first 6 gears. The remaining two are overdrive gears.
- Components of the Shifter:
- The gearstick sits on an aluminum base (milled from a single block) with a ball joint.
- A lockout mechanism prevents gear engagement errors (e.g., shifting into first at high speed).
- The clutch simulates a torque curve – even stalling is possible.
- Background: This concept was pioneered by Christian von Koenigsegg in the CC850 – Bugatti CEO Mate Rimac praised the system.
- Base Range: 812, 296, 12Cilindri, Purosangue, Roma
- Special Series: 296 Speciale, SF90 XX, 812 Competizione, 12Cilindri Manual
- Supercar: F80 (upcoming)
- Icona: Daytona SP3, Monza SP1/SP2
- Tailor Made & One-Off: Custom creations (e.g., SP48 Unica, Eric Clapton’s SP12EC)
Ferrari’s innovation blends everyday convenience (DCT) with driving engagement (manual shifting) – all without a physical gearbox connection. It's technically brilliant, but whether it truly feels like a traditional manual is subjective.
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