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Is there a chance Ferrari makes a manual mid engine NA V12 Icona car?

Discussion in 'Icona Series (SP1, SP2, & SP3)' started by Chimaera, May 6, 2023.

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  1. Chimaera

    Chimaera Rookie

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    #1 Chimaera, May 6, 2023
    I'm still new to Ferrari brand but would something like this be an option? I don't know how long the NA V12 will still be alive and I also don't know the plans for the Icona series so it might be a stupid question. But I think if they take inspiration from the F50 it would be amazing. The F50 is my favorite Ferrari, so a modern interpretation would be really cool.
     
  2. REALZEUS

    REALZEUS F1 Veteran

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    #2 REALZEUS, May 6, 2023
    No chance. Iconas are based on production models and there is no current Ferrari with a manual transmission.
     
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  3. Chimaera

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    #3 Chimaera, May 6, 2023
    Fair enough, I didnt know that all Iconas were based on production models. I thought they were "just" models that took inspiration from the past. I see now the SP3 is based on the LaFerrari Aperta platform.
     
  4. REALZEUS

    REALZEUS F1 Veteran

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    #4 REALZEUS, May 6, 2023
    And the SP1/2 is mechanically an 812 with the roof and pillars chopped off. At any rate Ferrari have said that the manual does not suit its modern cars, with the required integration of all control electronics. As Chris Harris said when he tested the 296, a manual would only get in the way of driving.
     
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  5. jhgomezphoto

    jhgomezphoto Karting

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    #5 jhgomezphoto, May 7, 2023
    I don't think there will be another manual Ferrari ever, unless they plan a last one before going all electric... Sadly

    Jorge HG
     
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  6. day355

    day355 Formula 3

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    #6 day355, May 7, 2023
    NO
     
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  7. jpalmito

    jpalmito F1 Veteran

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    #7 jpalmito, May 8, 2023
    I guess the manual word changes the whole answer..
     

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