Ferrari’s modern V12 grand tourer is getting a more driver-focused twist for Australia, and the price reflects just how unusual it is.
The 12Cilindri Manuale is now available to order locally, arriving as a high-priced, low-volume proposition for buyers who want a three-pedal Ferrari experience with contemporary electronics underneath.
At a glance
- Ferrari 12Cilindri Manuale orders are now open in Australia.
- The car uses a manual shift-by-wire command and clutch-by-wire pedal rather than a conventional mechanical manual setup.
- Pricing starts from $1,204,000 before on-road costs, with deliveries scheduled from the second half of 2027.
A seven-figure V12 for Australian buyers
The Ferrari 12Cilindri Manuale will start from $1,204,000 before on-road costs in Australia.
That puts it more than $400,000 above the standard 12Cilindri Coupe, which is priced from $803,500 before on-road costs.
The 12Cilindri Spider sits between the two at $886,800 before on-road costs, making the Manuale the clear halo choice in the local 12Cilindri family.
Bookings are already open, though Australian deliveries aren’t due to begin until the second half of 2027.
A digital take on the manual Ferrari
The Manuale name is the headline, but this isn’t a return to a fully mechanical gated gearbox in the traditional sense.
Ferrari has fitted the car with a “manual shift-by-wire command” and a “clutch-by-wire pedal”, with driver inputs converted into digital signals that operate the transmission.
That makes it a distinctly modern interpretation of the three-pedal supercar, designed to give the driver a more involved interface while retaining electronic control over the shifting hardware.
For collectors, that distinction will matter.
The appeal is less about nostalgia alone and more about Ferrari choosing to build a manual-style V12 flagship in an era when almost every high-performance car has moved to paddles, software and speed.
V12 power with a slight lift
The 12Cilindri Manuale keeps Ferrari’s 6.5-litre naturally aspirated V12 engine, one of the defining elements of the model line.
In this application, it produces 819 hp and 500 lb-ft of torque, giving it a slightly higher output than the regular model.
That engine choice is central to the car’s positioning.
Rather than chasing electrified novelty, the Manuale leans into the theatre of a large-capacity, naturally aspirated Ferrari V12 paired with a more deliberate driver interface.
Details & Specifications
| Brand | Ferrari |
|---|---|
| Model | 12Cilindri Manuale |
| Engine | 6.5-litre naturally aspirated V12 |
| Power | 819 hp |
| Torque | 500 lb-ft |
| Transmission interface | Manual shift-by-wire command and clutch-by-wire pedal |
| Australian price | From $1,204,000 before on-road costs |
| Bookings | Open in Australia |
| Deliveries | Scheduled to begin in the second half of 2027 |
The 12Cilindri Manuale won’t be the rational pick in Ferrari’s Australian range, and that’s exactly the point.
It’s a rarefied V12 for buyers who want the ceremony of a manual-style driving experience, the security of a factory Ferrari order book and the patience to wait until 2027.
