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Ferrari 296 GTB
Car and Driver says in the 296GTB coupe and 296GTS convertible, the hybrid V6 delivers 819 horsepower to the rear wheels, while the stripped-down and dialed-up 296 Speciale ups output to 868 prancing ponies, 49 hp more than the GTB and GTS, thanks to engine upgrades and hybrid system improvements. In its own testing, Car and Driver found the Ferrari 296GTB is now the quickest rear-wheel-drive car it has ever tested, dispatching 60 mph in 2.4 seconds and finishing the quarter-mile in 9.7 seconds at 150 mph, putting its power down through a pair of 305/35ZR-20 Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2R tires. MotorTrend adds that power from the 296 Speciale's plug-in hybrid drivetrain is up 50 hp to 868, making it the most powerful rear-drive production Ferrari of all time.
Power across the 296 lineup
Car and Driver (opens in a new tab) says in the 296GTB coupe and 296GTS convertible, the hybrid V6 delivers 819 horsepower to the rear wheels, while the stripped-down and dialed-up 296 Speciale ups output to 868 prancing ponies, 49 hp more than the GTB and GTS, thanks to engine upgrades and hybrid system improvements.
The quickest RWD car ever tested
Car and Driver's testing (opens in a new tab) found the Ferrari 296GTB is now the quickest rear-wheel-drive car it has ever tested, dispatching 60 mph in 2.4 seconds and finishing the quarter-mile in 9.7 seconds at 150 mph, putting all 819 hp down through a pair of 305/35ZR-20 Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2R tires.
The most powerful rear-drive Ferrari ever
MotorTrend (opens in a new tab) says power from the 296 Speciale's plug-in hybrid drivetrain is up 50 hp to 868, making it the most powerful rear-drive production Ferrari of all time.
Questions buyers ask
How much horsepower does the Ferrari 296GTB have?
Car and Driver (opens in a new tab) says 819 hp, rising to 868 hp on the 296 Speciale.
How fast does the Ferrari 296GTB accelerate to 60 mph?
Car and Driver (opens in a new tab) tested it at 2.4 seconds, the quickest rear-wheel-drive car it has ever tested.
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The 2026 Ferrari 296 GTB is built around 3.0L twin-turbo V6 plug-in hybrid, rated at 819 horsepower across its mid-engine hybrid coupe body style.
Explore this topic →02Trims and equipmentThe 2026 U.S. lineup has 1 trim.
Explore this topic →03Towing and capabilityThe 2026 296 GTB seats 2 and is a Mid-engine hybrid coupe.
Explore this topic →04Safety and ownershipNHTSA recalls, complaints and crash ratings for the 2026 296 GTB.
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2026 Ferrari 296 GTB
The 296 GTB is Ferrari's entry-level V6 hybrid, combining a 3.0-liter twin-turbo V6 with an electric motor for a combined 819 horsepower and roughly 16 miles of EV-only range.
Read specifications, trims, answers and sourcesModel-year archive
2 indexed Ferrari 296 GTB model years.
| Model year | Trims | Open record |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 Ferrari 296 GTB | 2026 record → | |
| 2025 Ferrari 296 GTB | 2025 record → |
Background and safety record
What public sources say about the Ferrari 296 GTB.
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 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.
- Engine
- The 296 GTB is powered by the F163 BC – a 2,992 cc (3.0 L) twin-turbo 120° V6 engine – with a maximum output of 488 kW (654 hp; 663 PS) at 8,000 RPM, in combination with a 123 kW (165 hp; 167 PS) and 315 Nm (232 lb-ft) of torque electric motor.
- Variants
- 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.
- Motorsport
- In 2022, Ferrari introduced the 296 GT3, intended to replace the Ferrari 488 GT3 from 2023 onwards. The car is developed by Oreca and made its racing debut at the 2023 24 Hours of Daytona.
Source: Ferrari 296 (Wikipedia); safety and recall figures from NHTSA.
Ferrari 296 GTB at a glance
- Production
- Coupe: 2022–2025, Spider: 2023–2026
- Assembly
- Italy: Maranello
- 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 120° twin-turbo V6
- Electric motor
- YASA MGU-K dual-rotor single-stator axial flux motor
- Power output
- Engine: 663 PS, Electric motors: 167 PS , Combined: 830 PS
- Battery
- 7.45 kWh lithium-ion
- Transmission
- 8-speed Magna 8DCL900 dual-clutch
- Drivetrain
- PHEV
- Wheelbase
- 2600 mm
- Length
- 4565 mm
- Width
- 1958 mm
- Height
- 1187 mm
- Curb weight
- 0 kg
- Predecessor
- Ferrari F8
- Related models
- Ferrari SF90 Stradale
- Designer
- Ferrari Styling Centre under the direction of Flavio Manzoni
Recent recalls (1 campaign across the latest model years)
- October 2025, Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Oil/Lubrication:Pipes, Hoses, And Fittings. Ferrari North America, Inc. (Ferrari) is recalling certain 2025 296 GTS and 296 GTB vehicles. The nut securing the oil filter connection to the turbocharger oil feed pipes was tightened incorrectly and may cause an oil leak. Consequence: An oil leak near a combustible source increases the risk of a fire.
Year by year
The Ferrari 296 GTB across 3 model years.
| Model year | Combined MPG/MPGe | EPA annual fuel cost | EPA records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Ferrari 296 GTB | 18 | $4,450 | 1 |
| 2025 Ferrari 296 GTB | 18 | $4,300 | 1 |
| 2022 Ferrari 296 GTB | 18 | $4,300 | 1 |
Trim by trim
Every 2026 Ferrari 296 GTB trim side by side.
| Trim | Drive | Engine | Horsepower | Torque (lb-ft) | Curb weight (lb) | Max towing (lb) | Combined mpg | Base price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Base | RWD | 3.0-liter V6 (Hybrid, Twin Turbo) | 818 | 546 | 3,241 | – | 18 | – |
Source: Kelley Blue Book specifications for the 2026 model year; base price is KBB's national base price where its list carries the trim by the same name. A dash means KBB lists no figure.
Specifications by year
Power, weight and towing for every Ferrari 296 GTB model year.
| Model year | Trims | Engines | Horsepower | Curb weight (lb) | Max towing (lb) | Fuel tank (gal) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 3.0-liter V6 (Hybrid, Twin Turbo) | 818 | 3,241 | – | 17.2 |
| 2025 | 1 | 3.0-liter V6 (Hybrid, Twin Turbo) | 819 | – | – | 17.2 |
| 2022 | 1 | 3.0-liter V6 (Hybrid, Twin Turbo) | 819 | – | – | 17.2 |
Source: Kelley Blue Book specifications for each model year. A range covers every trim KBB lists that year; a dash means KBB lists no figure.
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Frequent questions
Answers with their conditions intact.
Q01How many trims does the 2026 296 GTB come in?
The 2026 Ferrari 296 GTB (mid-engine hybrid coupe) is offered in one trim, 296 GTB.
Q02What are the 2026 296 GTB trims?
The 2026 Ferrari 296 GTB comes in one trim, 296 GTB.
Q03What engine or powertrain does the 2026 296 GTB use?
The 2026 Ferrari 296 GTB is built around 3.0L twin-turbo V6 plug-in hybrid, rated at 819 horsepower across its mid-engine hybrid coupe body style.
Q04How much horsepower does the 2026 296 GTB have?
The 2026 Ferrari 296 GTB is rated at 819 horsepower (3.0L twin-turbo V6 plug-in hybrid).
Q05Is AWD or 4WD available on the 2026 296 GTB?
The 2026 Ferrari 296 GTB is offered with RWD.