The common misconception many people have of the Ferrari paddle shift option
is that it is an automatic tranny but as Tom pointed out it is a manual
tranny with the computer performing the shifts and far faster than 99.5% of
the general public can. The computer also blips the throttle to make the
upshifts or downshifts perfect.
I think that as of today Ferrari is the only major car manufacturer to offer
such an option.
Mike
----- Original Message -----
From: "Thomas in Sweden" <csp311@telia.com>
To: "A datsun list" <datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net>
Sent: Sunday, March 18, 2001 5:13 PM
Subject: Re: Perfect Day for a Run AND for an Auto-X
> As I remember the shifter is only for reverse gear.
> The 355 was the first to get the F1 option. Now
> the replacement (360) also have this. They have
> the F1 emblem in the rear.
>
> As it's difficult to make us give up the stick shift in
> Europe this system will come in more cars within the
> next 3 to 5 years. Most will have push buttons on the
> steering wheel instead. (Up/Down or +/-) There are
> already traditional automatics that can be shifted manually
> but recent development is towards the sequential shift
> manual transmissions. The clutch pedal will become a
> thing of the past. There will still be a small "shifter" for
> reverse/forward. Both Swedish auto manufacturers already
> have 4 axle, 6-speed transmissions with computers to control
> the clutch, shifts and the all wheel drive systems. This should
> be available by 2003 model year. A Milano based automaker
> will soon return to USA with the latest Saab drivetrain and
> Saab tuned GM engines.
>
> Thomas
>
>
> Arthur wrote:
>
> > That looks like one of the New F355s with the F1 type paddle shifters on
the
> > steering wheel. :-) look closer at the wheel.. you will see the paddles.
I
> > think they are making a couple other ferraris with the paddle shifters
too.
> >
> > Arthur
> >
> > > Hi Dennis and all,
> > >
> > > Nice photos but ... it seems to me that a ferrari should have a larger
> > shift
> > > lever than that!
> > >
> > > http://classicdatsun.com/photos/r0300279.jpg
> > >
> > > Tom (My shifter is bigger than yours) P ;)
>
>
>
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> Nissan Silvia 1965 x2
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