Ferrari might be planning a major change for its upcoming models. It’s something that would make fans enthusiasts around the world very happy.
According to several sources, Maranello is reportedly considering the return of the manual gearbox.

The growing demand from customers seems to have pushed the Prancing Horse to explore the idea of launching a new line of supercars designed specifically for lovers of the stick shift.

The last Ferrari to feature a manual transmission was the F430. It was the sports berlinetta produced between 2004 and 2009 as the successor to the 360 Modena (in photo). Since the 458 Italia, the brand has fully switched to dual-clutch automatic transmissions.

Faster, more efficient, and perfect for track use, but missing that nostalgic charm many drivers still crave.
And if the market wants it, it’s hard to argue.

Hamilton’s Dream car has a Manual Gearbox

An extra push toward this possibility reportedly came from seven-time F1 World Champion Lewis Hamilton. The British driver’s dream would be to create, together with Ferrari, a modern reinterpretation of the legendary F40, featuring a hybrid-thermal engine and a manual gearbox as the ultimate finishing touch.

The design would be crafted under the guidance of Hamilton himself, in collaboration with Ferrari’s long-time design chief Flavio Manzoni, making it a truly one-of-a-kind project.

A car like that would completely disrupt today’s automotive trends, dominated by automatic transmissions, hybrid or electric powertrains, and design languages that are starting to look all too similar across brands.

The last Ferrari to come with a proper gearstick was the F430

Ferrari’s current lineup includes five models powered by engines ranging from V6 to V12, but all exclusively paired with automatic gearboxes.

There’s the Ferrari Amalfi and the 296 Speciale, both with V6 engines; the 849 Testarossa, packing a mighty 4.0-liter V8 with over 1000 horsepower; the stunning 12 Cilindri with its 6.5-liter V12; and the extreme F80, an hypercar powered by the 3.0-liter V6 derived from the 499P racing prototype in the WEC.

It would be a dream to drive them all with a classic manual gearbox, carving through mountain roads, wouldn’t it?
Who wouldn’t love that?
Maybe one day this project will actually come to life — at least for those who can afford it.