Ferrari 296

Overview

Ferrari 296

manufacturer	Ferrari
production	2021–present
assembly	Italy: Maranello
designer	Ferrari Styling Centre under the direction of Flavio Manzoni
class	Sports car (S)
body style	2-door berlinetta (GTB) 2-door retractable hard-top convertible (GTS)
layout	Longitudinal rear mid-engine, rear-wheel-drive
engine	2992 cc F163 BC‡R1R‡ 120° twin-turbo V6‡R2R‡
motor	YASA MGU-K dual-rotor single-stator axial flux motor
drivetrain	PHEV
battery	7.45 kWh lithium-ion
related	Ferrari SF90 Stradale
transmission	8-speed Magna 8DCL900 dual-clutch
wheelbase	2600 mm
length	4565 mm
width	1958 mm
height	1187 mm
weight	1470-1540 kg‡R3R‡
predecessor	Ferrari F8
powerout	Engine: 663 PS Electric motors: 167 PS Combined: 830 PS
sp	uk

The Ferrari 296 (Type F171)[4] is a sports car built since 2022 by the Italian company Ferrari. The 296 is a two-seater, offered as a GTB coupe and a GTS folding hard-top convertible. It is a plug-in hybrid with a rear mid-engine, rear-wheel-drive layout and its powertrain combines a twin-turbocharged 120-degree bank angle V6, with an electric motor fitted in between 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,[5] 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 marque. Its power pack puts out a combined 830 PS, giving the 296 a power-to-weight ratio of 560 hp/ton.

History

Motorsport

296 GT3

In 2022, Ferrari introduced the 296 GT3, intended to replace the Ferrari 488 GT3 from 2023 onwards.[13] The car is developed by Oreca[14] and made its racing debut at the 2023 24 Hours of Daytona.

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.[15] On 28 January 2024, the Ferrari 296 GT3 of Risi Competizione achieved the GTD PRO class victory at the 2024 24 Hours of Daytona.[16] On September 15, 2024, the No.54 Vista AF Corse Ferrari 296 GT3 took the LMGT3 class victory at the 2024 6 Hours of Fuji.[17][18] On 2 November 2024, the No.55 Vista AF Corse Ferrari 296 GT3 achieved the second LMGT3 class victory at 2024 8 Hours of Bahrain.[19] On November 30, 2024, Alessandro Pier Guidi and Alessio Rovera won the drivers' championship in the 2024 GT World Challenge Europe Endurance Cup with the No.51 Ferrari 296 GT3.[20] While AF Corse 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.[21]

Australian drivers Liam Talbot and Chaz Mostert won the 2024 GT World Challenge Australia in their Arise Racing 296 GT3, only the second time following 2007 when Danish driver Allan Simonsen won in both a 360 GT and a 430 GT3, that a Ferrari has won the Australian GT Championship which was first held in 1960.

On 4 May 2025, in the 2025 GT World Challenge Europe Sprint Cup, Brands Hatch, Kent, Race 1, the No.69 Ferrari 296 GT3 Emil Frey Racing took pole position and gold class victory, while the No.51 Ferrari 296 GT3 AF Corse - Francorchamps Motors took the overall victory, driven by Vincent Abril and Alessio Rovera, with the No.52 Ferrari 296 GT3 AF Corse - Francorchamps Motors also taking the silver victory.[22][23]

On 10 May 2025, 2025 6 Hours of Spa-Francorchamps, Ferrari took the LMGT3 class victory with the No.21 Ferrari 296 GT3.[24]

On 16 November 2025, No.50 Ferrari 296 GT3 won the 2025 FIA GT World Cup driven by Antonio Fuoco, taking Ferrari's first win in Macau.[25]

296 GT3 Evo

On 27 June 2025, Ferrari announced the Evo version of the 296 GT3 at the 24 Hours of Spa, with a target debut of 2026.[26][27] The car features multiple upgrades over the original model such as a new gear ratio cascade to favor torque delivery at both low and high speeds, improved cooling, including two air intakes on the hood to improve cooling for the brakes and cockpit, and a new rear wing with a redesigned support structure and side panels.[28] The Evo package made its first race appearance at the 2026 24 Hours of Daytona.[29]

296 Challenge

In February 2023, the Ferrari 296 Challenge was first spotted testing at Monza.[30] The car was later unveiled during the 2023 Ferrari Finali Mondiali in October. The car made its debut in the 2024 Ferrari Challenge.[31]

Ferrari 296

History

Engine

Variants

Assetto Fiorano

GTS

Speciale

Speciale Piloti

Promotion

Motorsport

296 GT3

296 GT3 Evo

296 Challenge

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