The return of the Factory 6-speed Manual

On Ferrari Friday's, William Ross from the Exotic Car Marketplace will be discussing all things Ferrari and interviewing people that live and breathe the Ferrari brand. Topics range from road cars to racing; drivers to owners, as well as auctions, private sales and trends in the collector market.

On this episode, William delves into the viability and desirability of Ferrari producing new models with manual transmissions. Discussions cover various aspects of Ferrari models, from road cars to racing, owners, and market trends. The host considers the engineering and market demands for manual gearboxes in modern Ferraris compared to automated systems, citing examples like Koenigsegg and Pagani. He stresses that a return to factory manual transmissions could resonate deeply with Ferrari enthusiasts and boost sales, urging Ferrari to return to its roots with simpler, analog driving experiences. The episode invites listener feedback and suggests a roundtable discussion on the topic.

 

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00:00 Introduction to Ferrari Fridays

00:57 Exploring the Manual Transmission Debate

01:50 Market Trends and Modifications

04:34 Koenigsegg's Innovative Gearbox

06:13 Pagani's Utopia and Manual Gearbox Popularity

07:44 Ferrari's Potential Manual Gearbox

11:07 Market Analysis and Sales Trends

11:49 Case Study: Ferrari F430 Sales

15:09 Exploring Scuderia Conversions and Prices

15:42 Ryan's Car and Inventory Insights

17:11 Ferrari Market Trends and Pricing

17:45 Comparing Ferrari 360 and 430

18:25 The Case for Factory Manual Ferraris

20:09 Engineering Challenges and Emission Standards

22:34 The Vision for a Basic, Analog Ferrari

25:30 Engaging the Community and Final Thoughts

26:28 Closing Remarks and Sponsorship Information

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