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The 296 GTB, an evolution of Ferrari’s mid-rear-engined two-seater sports berlinetta concept, represents a revolution for the Maranello-based company as it introduces the new 120° V6 engine coupled with a plug-in (PHEV) electric motor capable of delivering up to 830 cv.
- Ferrari 296 GTS: the Epitome of Driving Pleasure - Ferrari.com
The Ferrari 296 GTS, the evolution of Ferrari’s...
- Ferrari 296 GTS: the Epitome of Driving Pleasure - Ferrari.com
The Ferrari 296 GTS, the evolution of Ferrari’s mid-rear-engined two-seater berlinetta spider concept, is powered by the new 120° V6 engine coupled with a plug-in (PHEV) electric motor that debuted on the 296 GTB, which unleashes a massive 830 cv in total.
- It Looks Like A Shrunken SF90 and For Good Reason
- It Has A V6 – But It’S Not A Dino
- The Turbo V6 Is A Clean-Sheet Design and Crazy Powerful…
- …But Hybrid Power Is What Makes The 296 GTB Quicker Than The F8– and More Fun.
- It’S Fast AF, But If You Want A Teeny Bit Faster – Opt For Af
- Plus: One Thing We Don’T Know About The 296 GTB
As the SF90 is the existing PHEV for Ferrari, the 296 GTB looks a lot like its brother with clean lines, curved almost organic looking surfaces, and a broad, flat stance and similar details all tailored towards optimising aerodynamics. Looking at the front it’s all about air too: air channels integrated into the headlights and the bottom lower side...
‘296’ comes from the engine’s 2.9-litre displacement, while ‘6’ is the number of cylinders. ‘GTB’ stands for ‘Grand Touring Berlinetta’, a name we last saw on the mid-mounted V8 model the 488 GTB, which has been superseded by the current F8 Tributo. The 296 GTB though, is faster and more powerful than the F8 (see below). A Ferrari that doesn’t have...
The engine isn’t derived from any of Ferrari’s existing powerplants and is a clean sheet design and the first of a new family (F163) of engines. While it’s smaller than existing Ferrari engines, it has the highest specific output for a production car at 221hp/litre – compare than to the F8 Tributo’s 4.0-litre twin-turbo V8 at 185hp/litre. By itself...
The 296 GTB is more compact than the F8 but has more power thanks to its electric motor, which on its own can dish out 167hp/315Nm of torque. With both the engine and motor working together the driver can summon 830hp – or 90hp more than the F8 – and this is sent entirely to the rear wheels. As a result it has the same 0-100km/h time of 2.9-seconds...
If you want even more go-faster goodness, there’s an optional Assetto Fiorano (AF) pack which shaves off 12kg in total and adds some lovely new bits. This includes an additional carbonfibre front bumper (+10kg downforce), more carbon bits inside, unique ‘Multimatic’ shocks that are derived from Ferrari’s GT race programme, and four-point harnesses....
Ferrari hasn’t revealed any concrete figures on the efficiency of the car, so this is one thing we are very curious about. It does mention the usual PHEV drive modes, of which there are four, selectable on the eManettino on the steering wheel. eDrive – electric only, up to 135km/h Hybrid – Maximum efficiency Performance – Engine always on to mainta...
The Ferrari 296 (Type F171) is a sports car built since 2022 by the Italian company Ferrari. The 296 is a two-seater, offered as a GTB coupé and a GTS folding hard-top convertible . It is a plug-in hybrid with a rear mid-engine, rear-wheel-drive layout and its power train combines a twin-turbocharged 120-degree block-angle V6 with ...
Behind the 296's cockpit lives a turbocharged V-6 that pairs with a plug-in-hybrid system. Together the gas engine and an electric motor combine to produce a whopping 819 horsepower that's sent...
Jan 8, 2024 · A hybrid V6 supercar that combines power, performance and efficiency. Read why the 296 GTB is the best supercar available today and how it compares to the F8 Tributo and the SF90.
Feb 18, 2022 · The Ferrari 296 GTB, is the iconic Italian brand’s new mid-rear-engined berlinetta sportscar, which gets a PHEV boost. The 120-degree V6 rated at 650hp, was chosen for its shorter length (than a V8), allowing it to include a PHEV system into a compact-even smaller than F8 mid-engined footprint.
