Ferrari 612 Scaglietti Transmission

The 612 Scaglietti uses a new development of Ferrari's renowned six-speed paddle shift manual transmission that can be used in fully automatic mode. The F1A transaxle transmission puts the rear-mounted gearbox in unit with the differential and bevel-type final drive with limited-slip differential. The rear-mounted gearbox and transaxle combination helps contribute to the Scaglietti's excellent weight distribution and dynamic balance. '

The F1A is one of the sophisticated new generation Formula 1-derived electro-hydraulic systems Ferrari uses with great success on all of its road-going models. The software that controls it is optimized for faster, more comfortable gear shifting. The versatile transmission offers a great driving experience. The driver can choose either Manual or Automatic mode through a switch on the central tunnel. In Manual, the gears are changed using the paddles mounted just behind the steering wheel while a computer controls the clutch.

In Auto mode the computer has full control over the transmission. In either setting, gear shifting ranges between comfortably fast and sporty, depending on the setting of the steering wheel mounted "Sport" button, and driver input. The F1A offers smoother, speedier gear shifting than traditional manual gearboxes, improves comfort, and can potentially increase safety and improve handling since the driver's hands need never leave the wheel. Like the 612 Scaglietti, the F1A provides significantly improved performance with exceptional comfort.