Ferrari 296 Speciale Revealed, Their Most Powerful V6 Hybrid Yet

The Ferrari 296 Speciale is powered by a 3.0L twin-turbo V6 plug-in hybrid system that produces 690 bhp, while the electric motor adds another 177 bhp, bringing the total output to 868 bhp paired with an 8-speed dual-clutch transmission making it the most powerful rear-wheel-drive road car from Ferrari. Additionally, it gets a 7.45kWh battery that supports up to 25km of electric-only driving.

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Ferrari 296 Speciale: Performance and Weight

Ferrari has reduced the weight of the Speciale by 60kg compared to the 296 GTB. The dry weight stands at 1,410kg for the coupe version. The car can accelerate from 0 to 100 kmph in 2.8 seconds and 0 to 200 kmph in 7.0 seconds. Top speed is claimed to be over 330 kmph. The weight-to-power ratio is 1.6kg per horsepower.

Aerodynamic updates have been adopted from Ferrari’s motorsport developments, including the 296 Challenge and FXX K. New elements include vertical fins on the rear bumper, redesigned side wings and a reworked active rear spoiler. These changes help generate 435kg of downforce at 250 kmph, which is 20% more than the 296 GTB.

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The car features several electronic control systems such as SSC 9.0, electronic differential, and energy recovery systems. New actuator control strategies allow quicker transitions between different aerodynamic settings—Low Drag, Medium Downforce and High Downforce modes. These systems aim to improve high-speed stability, traction and braking.