Are Ferraris Manual or Automatic?
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Ferrari's supercars are all automatic. Older Ferrari models used AMT transmissions. After the widespread adoption of dual-clutch transmissions, Ferrari switched to using dual-clutch transmissions. AMT is an old-style automatic transmission that is structurally similar to a manual transmission, but with an added control mechanism based on the manual transmission. The reason AMT transmissions were used in supercars is that they can withstand higher torque. However, AMT transmissions have slower shift speeds and significant jerking during gear changes, which is why they were phased out after the advent of dual-clutch transmissions.