Ferrari’s Gated Manual Transmission May Return

Ferrari’s Gated Manual Transmission May Return

One of the most iconic and beloved manual transmissions could be making a comeback in the future.

According to carsales.com.au, the chief of product development at Ferrari, Gianmaria Fulgenzi, is considering bringing the gated manual gearbox back – but only for special models.

“In terms of mechanical gearchanges, it’s something that could be in the future, depending on product,” Fulgenzi told media at a recent roundtable.

Ferrari retired manual transmissions more than a decade ago, opting instead for automated gearboxes – with gearchanges made using paddles behind the steering wheel.

While paddle-shifting transmissions are objectively faster on the race track – eliminating the need for a driver-operated clutch – enthusiasts have long called for the return of the manual, citing the lack of engagement while driving.

It’s understood Ferrari dropped the option for a manual transmission due to the lack of interest, though manual-optioned vehicles have become significantly more valuable in recent years.

Aston Martin remains one of the few supercar makers still offering an H-pattern gearbox on selected models.

However, Fulgenzi clarified manual transmissions would be reserved for special models, rather than being reintroduced across its range.

“Probably an Icona car, because it’s a car that represents our heritage, a car to be admired and to be driven in a certain way,” he said, but added performance would likely be limited due to clutch limitations.

As reported by CarSauce, newly-signed Ferrari F1 driver Sir Lewis Hamilton admitted he wanted to design an F40 homage – named the F44, after his racing number – complete with a manual gearbox.

Since the admission, Fulgenzi says “customers are already asking for it,” but declined to confirmed whether the project had been greenlit by company management.

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Ben Zachariah is a seasoned writer and motoring journalist from Melbourne, having worked in the automotive industry for more than two decades. Ben began writing professionally more than 15 years ago and has written for Drive.com.au, Wheels, MOTOR, 4X4 Australia, Street Machine and CarSales.com.au. He has also freelanced for watch enthusiast website Time+Tide and US defence website Task & Purpose. He completed his MBA in Finance in early 2021 and is considered an expert on classic car investment.
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