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Ferrari's by-wire manual 12Cilindri and Hennessey's 2,031hp gated-shift Venom F5-M dominate today's feed. Alpine commits to all-electric A110 positioning, while BMW confirms V8 longevity through 2027 X5. Thin Monday swamp otherwise.

Issue N°187
Date Mo · 06.07.2026
Stories 4
Ferrari's "Manual" Is Technically Not One
OEM STRATEGY · Lead Story

Ferrari's "Manual" Is Technically Not One

N°187

Today's Five

MO · 06.07.2026
N°01
OEM STRATEGY

Ferrari's "Manual" Is Technically Not One

The 12Cilindri Manuale uses by-wire clutch and lever inputs converted to electronic signals, not mechanical actuation.

Ferrari debuts Manuale By-Wire system on 12Cilindri offering manual and automatic modes via traditional gated lever and clutch pedal. Purists debate simulator nature; pragmatists note naturally aspirated V12 still allows manual gear selection.

Source: Motor1.com
OEM STRATEGY · N°01
N°02
HYPERCAR

2,031hp Hennessey With a Gated Six-Speed. Yes, Really.

Venom F5-M pairs 2,031 horsepower with actual gated manual gearbox—audacious hypercar specification.

Hennessey Venom F5-M debuts with 2,031 hp channelled through six-speed manual with open gate. No other hypercar at this power level currently offers this configuration. Human reflexes managing ratios at full performance remains an open question.

Source: Motor1.com
HYPERCAR · N°02
N°03
E-MOBILITY

Alpine's Electric A110: Bold Claim, No Gas Engine

Alpine positions next A110 as all-electric first true electric sports car, maintaining lightweight philosophy.

Alpine A110 successor confirmed all-electric with no powertrain specs released yet. Positioned as driver's EV rather than GT, emphasizing original lightweight philosophy. Weight figures critical to evaluating Alpine pass performance claims.

Source: Motor1.com
E-MOBILITY · N°03
N°04
OEM STRATEGY

BMW Confirms: The V8 Is Not Dead Yet

BMW 2027 X5 will carry forward 4.4-litre twin-turbo V8, confirming big engine viability through decade.

2027 X5 confirmed with 4.4-litre twin-turbo V8, counter-signalling downsizing narrative haunting Munich product planning. Direct statement on engine longevity and M division performance commitment.

Source: Motor1.com
OEM STRATEGY · N°04
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