The Ferrari 296 GTS is an evolution of Maranello’s mid-rear-engined two-seater berlinetta spider. Redefining the whole concept of ‘fun behind the wheel’, the 296 GTS elicits pure emotion, whether it’s being pushed to its limits or in every day driving.
The 296 GTS uses the 663 cv 120˚ V6 engine, coupled with a plug-in (PHEV) electric motor that is capable of delivering an additional 122kW (167 cv), meaning it unleashes an almost unthinkable 830 cv in total. Explosive power with expert control. This is the first 6-cylinder engine installed on a road-going spider sporting the Prancing Horse badge.
The sporty, sinuous design and extremely compact dimensions visually underscore the 296 GTS’ unique and modern form, referencing the likes of the 1963 250 LM – the perfect marriage of simplicity and functionality. The lightweight retractable hard top takes just 14 seconds to retract or deploy at speeds of up to 45 km/h.
While most of the on-board instrumentation clusters on the driver’s side, the passenger-side display creates a participatory, almost co-driver-like experience. The epitome of driving pleasure for all.
Providing peak power and peak performance, the exterior of the 296 GTB features an extemely compact line with an original, modern look. Its short wheelbase and its monolithic, sculpted structure make it the most compact berlinetta to emerge from Maranello in the last decade. The forms of the 296 GTB’s muscular wings, visor-style windscreen, robust flying buttresses and a vertical screen all produce a highly original and compact cabin silhouette that dominates the overall perception of the car. The front is more tapered than previous V8 models, while the interiors have been honed, like with the 296 GTS, to create a more pure, minimalist connotation, characterised by a powerful elegance.