Ferrari To Manual Gearbox Fans: Just Buy Used - Data Intelligence

Ferrari To Manual Gearbox Fans: Just Buy Used - Data Intelligence

Ferrari had its reasons for abandoning manual gearboxes after the 2012 California. Only two or three convertibles were ever sold with a stick shift, but the low take rate wasn’t the only factor behind the gated shifter’s demise. Back in 2016, former tech boss Michael Leiters explained there’s no manual gearbox capable of outperforming a dual-clutch automatic. Nevertheless, enthusiasts continue to request a manual. For those people, Ferrari offer…

Ferrari Says Buy A Classic If You Want A Manual

Ferrari believes that if you want to drive a manual, your best bet is to buy a classic, as it has no intention of bringing back the do-it-yourself setup. While manual transmissions have seen a welcome revival recently, Ferrari has no plans to follow this trend. Pagani and Koenigsegg have brought manuals back, with Koenigsegg doing so in a unique way, riding the wave created by the success of the GMA T.50. If you want your hypercar to sell out to…