India, July 5 -- Ferrari launched a limited-edition 12-cylinder model with a manual gearbox on Friday, appealing to traditional fans of roaring petrol engines and hands-on driving after the mixed initial reception for its first electric vehicle.

Ferrari's 12Cilindri Manuale - a special series of 2024's 12Cilindri model - introduces a new 'Manuale by-wire' system designed to offer an authentic manual driving experience with a gear stick, while retaining the advantages of modern dual-clutch transmissions, the company said.

Limited to 1,499 units, the front-engined grand tourer targets loyal Ferrari customers seeking a more physical driving experience rooted in the brand's heritage.

It will have a price tag in Italy starting from €5...