New Ferrari With Manual Transmission?

There was a manual trans option for the most part, pre/during/post 50's. At least on cars it made some sense on.

Is the 4 speed hydra-matic in my 59 Cadillac a terrible slushbox? Pretty much. I mean it works fine but it's not great.

Has no influence on my preference for manual trans. I just enjoy it more, simple as that.

For those that prefer F1/DCT, of course drive what you prefer. I think it should be an actual preference rather than reasoning of "it's faster".

If I was on a track against all F1 and DCT cars there would be many reasons why I may be slower but having a manual trans would be at the absolute end of that list.

 

On street, it's a preference issue. I strongly prefer manual by a mile.

On track, there is a whole skill element to it beyond just speed of shifts. An incorrect downshift can grenade the engine instantly, and a poorly rev-matched downshift while cornering can spin the car. If I tracked, I'd probably be forced to pick F1/DCT (my own personal skill gap) even though it wouldn't be my preference.

I didn't have full appreciation for what an "art" manual shifting on track was until my son started tracking a manual transmission car.

 

Why shoehorn a V8 when the 6 already makes 800 hp by itself?

 

Good for you.

 

You guys are funny. Do you seriously think Ferrari gives a **** about what you think?

 

I would like to see Formula 1 outlaw paddles and go back to manual gearboxes with manual clutches. That would make for some interesting races today.

To most consumers Ferraris DCT's are automatics that happen to have an option to shift using the paddles. Eliminate the "auto" button and see how many Kardashians still buy them.

 

Because a NA V8 sounds way better than a NA V6 and turbos make for awful manual cars.

 

no but their Icona series is increasingly important for them as special editions are likely to be trading for less and less overs so buyers need an additional reason to feed into the system when the base cars are losing a lot

a manual light Icona would be desirable imo

 

That would only reinforce the feeling that manual transmission on a modern sports car is more about posing than driving enjoyment; because the Icona cars are not made to be driven, they are made for collectors or speculators.

 

yeah that's what I am saying, that's the only place that they can put a manual transmission because their cars otherwise have to be the fastest in the sector or at least close.

 

Well, they did do an SUV and no one thought they would and they're a public company now. I could see a lower entry Ferrari, say in the $225k base price with a manual to capture some of those 718 GT4RS buyers. 600HP N/A V6.