The control strategies for the double-clutch paddle-shift gearbox have also been improved, cutting shift times at the expense of a bit of refinement. But then that’s the point: If you want a soothing luxury SUV, many other companies will sell you one. Ferrari buyers want the feeling of the next gear engaging to be a little more brutal, particularly if they’re in one of the more permissive traction and stability control settings (or if those are disengaged entirely). In manual mode, that happens when you shift above 5,500 rpm, Ferrari tells us.
To let people know you spent an as-yet-unannounced sum on the Handling Speciale option (though if you need to ask…), there are some styling tweaks like diamond-cut wheels, carbon-fiber logo shields on the side, and black accents instead of chrome.
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I note with interest that the wheel here has buttons, not capacitive panels. Hopefully we can arrange a test drive soon.
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Black exhaust tips and a black badge at the rear.
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Carbon-fiber shields instead of yellow ones.
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Black exhaust tips and a black badge at the rear.
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Carbon-fiber shields instead of yellow ones.
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Next up for Maranello is the Luce, its first-ever electric vehicle. So far, we’ve seen details about its powertrain, sound, and user interface, with the full reveal scheduled for May 25.