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ferrari's new transmission (zeroshift i think)

Discussion in 'Ferrari Discussion (not model specific)' started by 96typer, Jul 3, 2006.

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  1. 96typer

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    what would ferrari's new transmission be considerd, a manual or a automatic?. It doesn't have a clutch so i dont think it would be a manual, and it has paddle shifters so i dont think it would be a automatic. But there are articles that says it shifts and clutches automatically. so would this be considered a automatic, or manual??
    --thanks everyone, kevin
     
  2. Vang

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    It's an automated manual. There's a clutch, you just don't manually control it.
     
  3. GCalo

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    Is this not referred to as a sequential manual transmission?
     
  4. DGS

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    If it were a BMW, it would be a "sequential manual gearbox" (SMG).
    Maserati calls it "Cambriocorsa" (race shifter)
    Ferrari calls it F1
    Audi calls it ... (I forget).

    But computer operated sequential gear change would be a good technical description.

    Or "shift by wire". ;)
     
  5. amenasce

    amenasce Three Time F1 World Champ Silver Subscribed

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    Is this a new transmision or are we talking of the F1 gearbox ?
     
  6. DGS

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    "posts = 1" :: I think he's asking about the F1.
     
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    Do you have some publications on the description? By what you said, it sounds like CVT/IVT. Zeroshift is something different...
     
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    Are you serious? If there was one person on this forum who should know, it must be you, lol!

    Your username: DGS
    Audi's trans name: DSG

    So close! :D
     
  10. RossoCorsaItaly

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    Hate to be anal but it's "Cambiocorsa". other then that you hit the nail on the head.
     
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    I could be wrong but if my memory serves me correct I remember ferrari was creating the 408 in the late 80's. This was to have 4 wheel drive on a all aluminum chasis. First in the industry.
    I don't know why but when I started reading this thread that car came to mind.
     

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