Can Ferrari’s Clever Solution Save The Manual?

Ferrari's new 12Cilindri Manuale features Manual-By-Wire! Koenigsegg's Manual-By-Wire System - https://youtu.be/Hvb6J96KiSM Subscribe to Engineering Explained for more videos! - https://goo.gl/VZstk7 Ferrari have just announced one of their most desirable supercars ever, the 12Cilindri Manuale, which as the name implies, features a V12 engine and a manual transmission! But not just any manual, it's a manual-by-wire system. Yes, you've read correctly. Now before you immediately get upset, by the end of this video, I might convince you this is not only a good thing, but perhaps even a shift in the right direction. And look I’m on your side, as I’ve owned seven cars with real, hydraulic clutches, where the shifter actually connects to a legitimate manual transmission. Because of that, yes, I have some complaints as well about how Ferrari have done this, but ultimately I think there’s a positive message here, so let’s get into it. We have four questions to answer: 1). How does it work? 2). Why would Ferrari use a manual-by-wire system? 3). What are the advantages & disadvantages? 4). How should enthusiasts feel about it? Whatever your feelings are, I do think we should all appreciate that Ferrari made a new car intentionally slower in an effort to increase driver engagement. That, is truly worth celebrating. Recommended Books & Car Products - http://amzn.to/2BrekJm Engineering Explained is a participant in the Amazon Influencer Program. Don't forget to check out my other pages below! Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/engineeringexplained Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/engineeringexplained EE Extra: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCsrY4q8xGPJQbQ8HPQZn6iA