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Hi,
Can't speak for the service agents would suggest ringing a couple.
The 3200 has a single dry plate clutch for the manual box but I understand the Automatic option, unlike the 4200, is of the traditional type utilising a torque converter not a clutch.
The 4200 developed by Ferrari has a twin dry plate clutch on both the manual and the cambiocorsa box but the cambiocorsa box is operated F1 style by paddles behind the steering wheel and the cutch is actuated electronically when you paddle up or down and also should you select the electronic automatic button ( I have only used it once on the spyder and that was just to see if it worked! ). The CC should not really be considered as an Automatic although insurance companies keep trying to label it as such. What it does is give fantastic control and exceptionally fast gear changes whilst keeping both hands on the wheel
As regards the life of a clutch it depends entirely on driving style and especially how much town driving the car does. The CC box/clutch set up does not like stop start driving although in sport mode at speed it is unbelievably quick and crisp. Constantly launching these cars in town and track work will kill a clutch early. cruising and touring will give a good life.
For what it is worth to you My Spyder CC has 33K on the original clutch and all is expected to remain well for some time!
Not a direct answer to your question, I don't think there is a definite answer to give but hope this helps in some way
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