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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).

• 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.

1. 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.
2. 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.
3. 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.

What do you think? Let us know in the comments!

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Overview

In this video, the speaker analyzes the current Bitcoin price action and compares it to the 2018 bear market. He notes that the market structure is repeating itself and expects a short-lived rally followed by a decline.

• Current Price: Bitcoin is trading between $64,000 and $65,000, nearly unchanged from the previous week.
• Historical Patterns: In July of midterm years (e.g., 2018, 2022), there was often a rally of 20–40%. So far, the increase is about 10%.
• Comparison with 2018: The market structure is similar: a low in February, a higher low in March/April, another low in June/July, then a rally to the "Bear Market Resistance Band."
• Expectation: The speaker suspects Bitcoin will be rejected at this resistance level and fall again in August/September, similar to 2018.
• Feeling vs. Reality: Although the cycle feels different (due to the apathy top instead of euphoria), the structure is identical. The main difference is the lower price level.
• Retail Interest: Retail participation is declining, visible in falling YouTube views. Many are disappointed by altcoin promises and rug pulls.
• Bear Market Duration: Historically, the resistance band was not sustainably broken until the year after the halving (e.g., January 2019, March 2015). The bottom may still be ahead.

The speaker expects a rejection at the resistance band and a decline in late summer. Volatility may return, but a sustainable uptrend is not expected until the year after the halving.