The Ferrari 296 (Type F171) is a

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built since 2022 by the Italian company

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. The 296 is a two-seater, offered as a GTB

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and a GTS folding hard-top convertible. It is a

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with a

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and its

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combines a twin-turbocharged 120-degree bank angle V6, with an electric drive fitted in between the engine and gearbox. The 296 can be driven in electric-only mode for short distances, to comply with use in urban zero-emission zones. Unveiled on 24 June 2021, the 296 is Ferrari's first stock model with 6-cylinders other than the Dino 206 GT, 246 GT and 246 GTS cars produced by Ferrari but sold under the Dino

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. Its

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puts out a combined , giving the 296 a

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of 560 hp/ton.

History

The 296 GTB was presented as the first "real Ferrari with just six cylinders on it" on 24 June 2021. Previously, such models were both designed and built by Ferrari, but ''marketed'' as a new, entry-level

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brand, below Ferrari's exclusively V12-model policy, until 1974. The new car went on sale in 2022. The 296 in the model name reprises the original Dino's naming scheme, indicating the engine's displacement and the number of cylinders. GTB stands for Gran Turismo Berlinetta.

Engine

The 296 GTB is powered by a

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120°

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with a maximum output of at 8,000 rpm, in combination with a and 232 lb-ft of torque electric motor. The system output is given as and has a combined torque of 546 lb-ft at 6,250 rpm. A high-voltage accumulator positioned under the floor with an energy capacity of enables an electrical range of . The sports car accelerates to in 2.9 seconds, and the top speed is specified as over .

Variants

Assetto Fiorano

The Assetto Fiorano is the track-oriented kit available for the 296 GTB, which includes an upgraded suspension, carbon fiber bodywork, and a polycarbonate rear window screen. File:Ferrari 296 GTB Assetto Fiorano front.png File:Ferrari 296 GTB Assetto Fiorano rear.png

GTS

The 296 GTS is an open-top variant of the 296 GTB with a folding hardtop. The top takes 14 seconds for operation and can be operated with speeds up to . The GTS weighs more than the GTB due to chassis reinforcing components but maintains equal performance. File:Ferrari 296 GTS.png

Speciale

The 296 Speciale is a high-performance version of the 296, announced in April 2025. The 2.9 L twin-turbo engine is tuned to , and the hybrid powertrain has a combined . The car's dry weight is and for the coupe and folding hardtop versions respectively. The 296 Speciale has an announced 20% additional downforce over the base model.

Speciale Piloti

The Ferrari 296 Speciale Piloti was presented on the occasion of the

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. The car's livery recalls the yellow and red colors of the

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that races in the Hypercar class and is a tribute to the victories obtained at Le Mans.

Promotion

To promote the launch of the 296 GTB, Ferrari collaborated with

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in July 2021 to add the Ferrari 296 GTB as a drivable vehicle to the online battle royale video game ''

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'', as part of Chapter 2: Season 7 of the game. The 296 GTB was removed from the game after the end of the season in October 2021.

Motorsport

296 GT3

In 2022, Ferrari introduced the 296 GT3, intended to replace the Ferrari 488 GT3 from 2023 onwards. The car is developed by

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and made its racing debut at the

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. On 21 May 2023 the Ferrari 296 GT3 of Frikadelli Racing won the 2023 24 Hours of Nürburgring, completing a total of 162 laps and setting a new distance record. On 28 January 2024, the Ferrari 296 GT3 of

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achieved the GTD PRO class victory at the 2024 24 Hours of Daytona. On September 15, 2024, the No.54 Vista

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Ferrari 296 GT3 took the LMGT3 class victory at the

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. On 2 November 2024, the No.55 Vista

Ferrari 296 GT3 achieved the second LMGT3 class victory at 2024 8 Hours of Bahrain. On November 30, 2024,

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and

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won the drivers' championship in the 2024 GT World Challenge Europe Endurance Cup with the No.51 Ferrari 296 GT3. While

won the teams' championship in the 2024 GT World Challenge Europe Endurance Cup. Furthermore, the No.93 Ferrari 296 GT3 of team Sky – Tempesta Racing took both the drivers’ and teams championships in the Bronze class at the 2024 GT World Challenge Europe Endurance Cup. On 4 May 2025, in the 2025 GT World Challenge Europe Sprint Cup,

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, Race 1, the No.69 Ferrari 296 GT3

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took

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and gold class victory, while the No.51 Ferrari 296 GT3

- Francorchamps Motors took the overall victory, driven by

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and

, with the No.52 Ferrari 296 GT3

- Francorchamps Motors also taking the silver victory. On 10 May 2025, 2025 6 Hours of Spa-Francorchamps, Ferrari takes overall victory with the No.51

in the Hypercar class, a record win with 11 overall wins, and the LMGT3 class victory with the No.21 Ferrari 296 GT3. It also took the Hypercar class

with the No.50

and fastest lap with the No.51

. Ferrari plans to release an Evo version of the 296 GT3 in 2026.

296 Challenge

In February 2023, the Ferrari 296 Challenge was first spotted testing at Monza. The car was later unveiled during the 2023 Ferrari Finali Mondiali in October. The car made its debut in the 2024 Ferrari Challenge.

References

External links

Ferrari 296 GTB official website
{{Ferrari 296 GTB Rear mid-engine, rear-wheel-drive vehicles Plug-in hybrid vehicles Sports cars Cars introduced in 2021