The recent arrival of the Ferrari 12Cilindri Manuale came as a real surprise to most of us, returning a gated (albeit electronically controlled) shifter to the Maranello lineup after years of absence. Could Lamborghini, we wondered, follow a similar path? However, Lamborghini's chief marketing and sales officer, Federico Foschini, has stated that the company won't be following Ferrari down the manual transmission path.
According to Foschini, while there are a few customers who still love manual transmissions, it's not the trend. He noted that the kind of performance and driving engagement that customers are looking for cannot be experienced with a manual gearbox. Instead, Lamborghini will focus on following the trend in motorsports, which is mainly hybridization and automatic gearboxes with paddle-shifted action.
It's worth noting that Ferrari is selling the 12Cilindri Manuale in a limited series, not as a regular production model. Meanwhile, Lamborghini is exploring other options, such as bringing back more historical nameplates following the revival of the Countach. However, Foschini stated that it would need to be a special, brand-defining vehicle for it to make a return.
View Price on AmazonIn addition to the manual transmission talk, Foschini also spoke about the possibility of bringing back more historical nameplates. He mentioned that the company is open to the idea, but it would need to be a special model that inspires the brand. There are already rumors of a Miura-like tribute model based on the Revuelto, which could be launching in time for Monterey Car Week this year.
As for current models, Foschini expressed positive sentiments about the chances of a new Sterrato derivative. The Huracan Sterrato was surprisingly fun, and it would seem foolish for it to be the only off-road focused supercar-based model Lamborghini ever made. Foschini suggested that the Revuelto could also be sold with the Sterrato formula, but the smaller Temerario makes more sense as an off-road vehicle base.
The most immediate reveals we can expect from Lamborghini will be the aforementioned Revuelto variant at Pebble Beach and a new Temerario flavor before the end of 2026. Both will be exciting additions to the Lamborghini lineup, and we can't wait to see what the company has in store for us.
Source: roadandtrack.com
