Are Ferraris Automatic or Manual Transmission?

[DeKaleb]

Ferraris are automatic transmission. Introduction: Ferrari is an Italian automobile manufacturer founded by Enzo Ferrari in 1947, headquartered in Maranello, Italy. Positioning: It is the world's second-largest traditional sports car manufacturer, second only to Porsche, primarily producing Formula 1 racing cars, race cars, and high-performance sports cars. Development: It was ranked 174th in the 2018 "World's 500 Most Influential Brands" list. Ferrari is renowned for its long-term participation in racing, with its Scuderia Ferrari team being one of the most successful teams. On the other hand, Ferrari's road cars are seen as symbols of speed, luxury, sex appeal, and wealth.

[Kaleb]

I remember a friend picked up an old manual Ferrari F430 a decade ago—the feeling of pressing the clutch and shifting gears was pure driving joy. But now, when you walk into a showroom, whether it's the 488 Pista or the hybrid SF90, they all come with dual-clutch automatic transmissions and paddle shifters behind the steering wheel. This design originates from track technology, offering lightning-fast shifts with minimal effort, as manufacturers focus on boosting performance. Occasionally, you might still spot a manual in the classic car market, but maintenance is expensive and troublesome—better to just go for a worry-free automatic new model.

[DaniellaLee]

Supercar enthusiasts all know that Ferrari has fully transitioned to automatic transmissions in recent years. Take the 7-speed dual-clutch in the 488 GTB—it shifts up aggressively, downshifts precisely, and remains exceptionally smooth during city driving. During a track day test drive, I found that paddle shifting makes the car as swift as a cheetah pouncing on prey. While early manual transmissions had their mechanical charm, automatics lower the barrier to driving, making it easier for more people to experience that exhilarating acceleration. Just remember to change the transmission fluid every two years or 30,000 kilometers during maintenance.

[StCayden]

As a long-time member of the Ferrari Owners Club, the manual 348 in our club garage requires special maintenance to be roadworthy. Modern models like the Roma rely solely on automatic transmission systems, with engineers claiming a 10x faster response than manual operation. Some enthusiasts attempted aftermarket manual conversions, only to ruin the factory tuning.