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re: Ferrari selling a Fake Gated Manual Trans to make you think you are driving the real thing

Posted on 7/6/26 at 3:19 pm to
Posted by biglego
San Francisco
Member since Nov 2007
85168 posts
Posted on 7/6/26 at 3:19 pm to
My truck has a mode where I can shift gears with paddles if I get bored with automatic transmission. Maybe this is similar
Posted by icecreamsnowball
Member since Mar 2025
1489 posts
Posted on 7/6/26 at 3:19 pm to
That’s gay
Posted by BottomlandBrew
Member since Aug 2010
30085 posts
Posted on 7/6/26 at 3:48 pm to
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Why would they do this?


If you read the article, you'd know.

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Maranello openly admits the decision to develop a physical shifter and clutch pedal that allowed 12 Cilindri Manuale drivers to control the car’s dual-clutch transmission was made purely in response to customer demand. Replacing the 12 Cilindri’s slick eight-speed dual-clutch transmission (DCT) with a conventional manual was a nonstarter, however. Not only would that have required a wholesale rework of the car’s floorpan, but there were no conventional manuals that could handle the 818 hp and 500 lb-ft of torque pumped out by the screaming V-12
This post was edited on 7/6/26 at 3:50 pm
Posted by Cycledude
Member since Jul 2018
2301 posts
Posted on 7/6/26 at 3:54 pm to
Just don’t tell that gorgeous girl that gets in the car with you that the gear shift is fake. She will be impressed at what an old fashioned macho man you are shifting thru the gears of that hot sports car!
Posted by Them
Metry
Member since Nov 2008
11398 posts
Posted on 7/6/26 at 4:52 pm to
they unveiled the Luce and then went “oh shite oh frick” so they decided to throw some red meat to their customer base
Posted by VooDude
Member since Aug 2017
3329 posts
Posted on 7/6/26 at 4:55 pm to
I have no respect for those that don’t know or are not willing to learn stick. It’s a must for any car enthusiast. Even if paddle shifters are quicker these days, you are robbing yourself of the driving experience and thrill.
Posted by keks tadpole
Yellow Leaf Creek
Member since Feb 2017
8771 posts
Posted on 7/6/26 at 4:55 pm to
If you're worried about burning up the clutch, you can't afford to buy a Ferrari.
Posted by Novastar
Member since Jan 2023
955 posts
Posted on 7/6/26 at 5:02 pm to
I don't think any automaker comes across as more pretentious than Ferrari.

Posted by Obtuse1
Westside Bodymore Yo
Member since Sep 2016
30817 posts
Posted on 7/6/26 at 7:44 pm to
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Just don’t tell that gorgeous girl that gets in the car with you that the gear shift is fake.


It really isn't as "fake" as people are suggesting ITT. It is really just clutch and shifter by wire. If you drive a semi-modern car there is a good chance you do not have a physical connection between the accelerator and throttle bodies, so drive by wire. In this car you still control the clutch(es) with the clutch pedal there is just no physical connection, the same with the shifter. You can still stall the car for example. If they get the software right it will basically be impossible to tell from a great manual box, though Ferrari never made a great manual box so there is that.

In the end you have to manipulate the 3 inputs in the same manner as an old school manual. However, it won't make a money shift what a lot of modern manuals won't either and there is no good reason they should. It is an interesting concept which I don't think will do well but it gives you the option of being fast when you want to be and more in control when you prefer to be.
Posted by kayjay
Baton Rouge
Member since Dec 2007
636 posts
Posted on 7/6/26 at 7:50 pm to
Who in the hell wants a high performance car where you can’t manually smash through the gears.
Posted by Hangover Haven
Metry
Member since Oct 2013
34281 posts
Posted on 7/6/26 at 8:04 pm to
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Just get a real manual? I don't understand this.


That's for millennials who can afford them now but can't drive a stick.
Posted by NASTY
Covington
Member since Mar 2008
652 posts
Posted on 7/6/26 at 8:57 pm to
This is the car that you need to buy the others to get. The 12 cilindri is amazing
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