From Jalopnik · Michael Frank · · 1m 20s
Porsche MECOSA vs Ferrari Manuale Tech
Porsche's mechanical MECOSA and Ferrari's electronic Manuale tech compete for manual driving futures.
In brief
Porsche's mechanical MECOSA and Ferrari's electronic Manuale tech compete for manual driving futures. Porsche's mechanical MECOSA and Ferrari's electronic Manuale tech offer simulated manual shifts for future cars. Originally reported by Jalopnik.
Porsche's MECOSA system
Porsche's MECOSA is a mechanical retrofit for manual shifts on the 2020 911 Carrera S.
Ferrari's Manuale tech
Ferrari's Manuale uses electronic shift simulation with a fake clutch pedal and gated shifter.
Why carmakers want manual shifts
Carmakers want cheaper ways to build hybrids, EVs, and gas cars on the same assembly line.
Porsche's MECOSA mechanics
MECOSA activates cables and shafts to translate driver inputs into gear shifts.
Ferrari's Manuale simulation
Ferrari's Manuale simulates gear shifts using sensors and a fake clutch pedal with sprung feedback.
Porsche's PDK history
Porsche's PDK debuted in racing in 1986 and was introduced in 2008 for 911 models.
Ferrari's Manuale production
Ferrari produces only 1,499 units of the Manuale with a V12 engine and 819 horsepower.
Porsche's future patents
Porsche patents simulated shifting for electric, hybrid, and gas cars with fake clutch pedals.
Why this matters
Porsche's patents could make simulated shifting available to non-Porsche EVs and hybrids via licensing.
The key point
Porsche's mechanical MECOSA and Ferrari's electronic Manuale tech offer simulated manual shifts for future cars.
