A new ICONA SP4 is coming: Rumors and Speculation

Excellent points.

I would just add, when you think about the relative merits of a stick shift, whether its an electronic simulation- they could simulate the clutch also- or the real thing- the target market is the wealthy enthusiast market. That is usually who comes in to buy pre-owned Ferraris. But it’s not who typically buys new Ferraris. However, the Ferrari market has really grown.

While I think they could easily make it work for an Icona model, which would be great, I think if Ferrari wanted to do a stick shift in a series car, it should be optional in the 296 model. The 296 is supposed to be about fun and engagement- and that’s what the stick shift is all about. They have the SF90 as a performance setter. And they could change the calibration of the engine in such a way as to maybe reduce power in the lower gears to let you rev it out and enjoy the power. JMHO. Hope everyone has a nice week.

 

They could make the ultimate entry level car as a manual, 296 no hybrid powertrain and a manual. Simplest/lightest production car they make, cap the production at 1,000-2,000 a year and sell every one of them, sort of a 911T to the Ferrari range. Perhaps even call it a Dino.

 

That would be a lot of fun, great idea!

 

I feel like a simulated manual would be like a fake watch. Yes it looks the part but we’d all know deep inside it was just a simulation of what we really want.

A true manual 296 on the other hand? Yes please! Produce that and just take my money already

 

I agree with you- thats a good point- I was just thinking out lout with you all.

 

Are you referring to the Sportomatic? I've driven one a few times and much prefer standard clutch for several reasons.

 

Meanwhile the EU continues to be bound and determined to ruin future Ferraris:

https://www.roadandtrack.com/news/a64475660/carbon-fiber-car-ban-europe-2029/

 

Can't blame the manufacturers if they move out of the EU at this point. It's like a giant constantly swinging swords at their heads. Such a hostile environment to produce luxury cars in.

 

It is remarkable how much they hate fun.

 

europe is run by lunatics, just can't understand why average people vote for this

 

won't ever happen.

 

https://www.motor1.com/news/756682/carbon-fiber-not-banned-in-europe/