Instead of six-speed, the original Alfa Selespeed transmission has 5 ratios like its conventional sisters. The operation is
90% the same as the Ferrari's, only shift smoother and slower. Gearshift is actuated by the two buttons located on the
steering wheel (Ferrari use 2 paddles at the steering column). After pressing the button, the Magneti Marelli fuel injection
and electronic throttle control will reduce the engine output, then actuate the clutch and then change gears by fast-acting
hydraulic actuators. After that, clutch engages again and the engine resume power. The whole process normally takes 1
to 1.5 seconds, but it could be reduced to 0.7 sec when it is running in "Sport" mode. However, shift quality in Sport
mode is not as good as normal mode.