Ferrari is considering bringing back the manual gearbox on exclusive models from the Icona lineup (Instagram @ferrari)
The Ferrari brand is experiencing great success, with record sales and a full schedule until 2026.
In this positive environment, the brand is considering bringing back the manual gearbox, a move that could attract even more brand enthusiasts. However, the idea is not to apply this type of transmission on mass-production models but rather on limited and exclusive editions.
According to Gianmaria Fulgenzi, head of product development, the return of the manual gearbox, with three pedals and the iconic “gated” lever, could happen on a new model from the “Icona” line, a series of special Ferrari vehicles, such as the Monza SP1/SP2 and Daytona SP3. Although these models have come with automatic transmissions, a new release could break this pattern.
Fulgenzi also revealed that millionaire clients and even the driver Lewis Hamilton have shown interest in the return of the manual gearbox. The seven-time champion dreams of a modern version of the legendary F40, possibly called the F44, referencing the number used by Hamilton in Formula 1.
If the project is approved, Ferrari is expected to deliberately limit production to maintain the exclusivity of these models.
Source: Motor1.com | Photo: Instagram @ferrari | This content was created with the help of AI and reviewed by the editorial team.
