# Ferrari 12Cilindri Manuale Shifts Perceptions

> Ferrari's new manual shift system mimics true gear changes with precision, costing $670,000.
- Title: Ferrari 12Cilindri Manuale Shifts Perceptions · Road & Track
- Summary: Ferrari's new manual shift system mimics true gear changes with precision, costing $670,000. Ferrari's 12Cilindri Manuale features a manual-like shift system…
- Keywords: ferrari, 12cilindri, manuale, dual-clutch, shift, manual transmission, ferrari 12cilindri manuale, ferrari tailormade, ferrari 12cilindri, cars, sports, Shifts
- Source: Road & Track — https://roadandtrack.com/reviews/a74144342/ferrari-12cilindri-manuale-first-drive-review
- Author: Mike Duff
- Published: 2026-10-21T12:00:00+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: ferrari, 12cilindri, manuale, dual-clutch, shift, manual transmission, ferrari 12cilindri manuale, ferrari tailormade, ferrari 12cilindri, cars, sports
## Ferrari returns to manual shifts
Ferrari reintroduces a manual-like shift system after decades of avoiding it.
## The Manuale's shift mechanism
The system uses a dual-clutch transmission with a manual-like shifter that mimics gear changes.
## Manual transmission history
Ferrari stopped making manuals in 2012, but late-era models now command higher resale values.
## Value premium for manuals
Manual versions of rare Ferraris like the 599 GTB sell for significantly higher prices.
## Technical challenges
Ferrari faced technical hurdles in creating a manual-like system without a true mechanical transmission.
## Philosophical risk
A true manual transmission poses mechanical risks that few owners would accept.
## The solution
Ferrari created a manual-like shift system using the existing dual-clutch transmission.
## Shift mechanism details
The shifter has six gears marked in a double-H pattern with a reverse position.
## Clutch pedal design
The clutch pedal has natural weighting but no mechanical connection to the gearbox.
## First impressions
The shift action feels more precise than previous manual Ferraris.
## Stall behavior
The car stalls when the clutch is fully depressed, mimicking manual behavior.
## Track performance
The Manuale accelerates quickly but requires precise downshifts.
## Downshift challenges
Downshifts require throttle blips to avoid engine revs dropping too quickly.
## Manual vs automatic
Switching between manual and automatic modes is awkward but functional.
## Price and availability
The Manuale costs $670,000 with a 50% premium over the standard 12Cilindri.
## Limited production
Only 1,499 Manuales will be produced worldwide.
## Key takeaway

Ferrari's 12Cilindri Manuale features a manual-like shift system that feels authentic but uses dual-clutch technology, priced at $670,000.