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 coupé and a GTS folding hard-top convertible. It is a plug-in hybrid with a rear mid-engine, rear-wheel-drive layout and its power train combines a twin-turbocharged 120-degree block-angle V6 with an electric drive fitted in between the engine and gearbox.[clarification needed] The 296 can be driven in electric-only mode for short distances, to comply with use in urban zero-emission zones.
| Ferrari 296 | |
|---|---|
 Ferrari 296 GTB | |
| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Ferrari |
| Production | 2021–present |
| Assembly | Maranello, Italy |
| Designer | Ferrari Styling Centre under the direction of Flavio Manzoni |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Sports car (S) |
| Body style | 2-door berlinetta 2-door retractable hard-top convertible |
| Layout | Longitudinal rear mid-engine, rear-wheel-drive |
| Related | Ferrari SF90 Stradale |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | 2,992 cc (182.6 cu in) Tipo F163 BC[1] 120° twin-turbo V6[2] |
| Electric motor | YASA MGU-K dual-rotor single-stator axial flux motor |
| Power output |
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| Transmission | 8-speed dual-clutch transmission |
| Hybrid drivetrain | PHEV |
| Battery | 7.45 kWh (26.8 MJ) lithium-ion |
| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 2,600 mm (102.4 in) |
| Length | 4,565 mm (179.7 in) |
| Width | 1,958 mm (77.1 in) |
| Height | 1,187 mm (46.7 in) |
| Kerb weight | 1,602 kg (3,532 lb)[3] |
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 (610 kW; 819 hp), giving the 296 a power-to-weight ratio of 560 hp/ton.
History
editThe 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 Dino 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.[6][7]
Engine
editThe 296 GTB is powered by 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 232 lb-ft of torque electric motor. The system output is given as 830 PS (819 hp; 610 kW) 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 7.45 kWh (26.8 MJ) enables an electrical range of 25 km (16 mi). The sports car accelerates to 100 km/h (62 mph) in 2.9 seconds, and the top speed is specified as over 330 km/h (205 mph).[7]
Variants
editAssetto Fiorano
editThe Assetto Fiorano is the track-oriented version of the 296 GTB.
GTS
editThe 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 45 km/h (28 mph). The GTS weighs 70 kg (154 lb) more than the GTB due to chassis reinforcing components but maintains equal performance.
Promotion
editTo promote the launch of the 296 GTB, Ferrari collaborated with Epic Games in July 2021 to add the Ferrari 296 GTB as a drivable vehicle to the online battle royale video game Fortnite Battle Royale, as part of Chapter 2: Season 7 of the game.[8] The 296 GTB was removed from the game after the end of the season in October 2021.[9]
Motorsport
edit296 GT3
editDer Ferrari 296 GT3/Ferrari 296 LMGT3 mit der Nummer 54 (Fahrer: Thomas Flohr/Francesco Castellacci/Davide Rigon) In 2022, Ferrari introduced the 296 GT3, intended to replace the Ferrari 488 GT3 from 2023 onwards.[10] The car 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.[11] On 28 January 2024, the Ferrari 296 GT3 of Risi Competizione achieved the GTD PRO class victory at the 2024 24 Hours of Daytona.[12] 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.[13][14] On 2 November 2024, the No.55 Vista AF Corse Ferrari 296 GT3 archived the second LMGT3 class victory at 2024 8 Hours of Bahrain.[15] Ferrari will release an Evo version of the 296 GT3 in 2026.[16] 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.[17] 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.[18]
296 Challenge
editIn February 2023, the Ferrari 296 Challenge was first spotted testing at Monza.[19] The car was later unveiled during the 2023 Ferrari Finali Mondiali in October. The car made its debut in the 2024 Ferrari Challenge.[20]
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ "VIN Decoder - Digit representing the engine". Retrieved 29 October 2023.
- ^ "Ferrari 296 GTB: defining fun to drive". Retrieved 24 June 2021.
- ^ Dyer, Ezra (7 March 2024). "Ferrari 296GTB Tested: You Won't Miss the V-8". Car and Driver.
- ^ Paul Niocel (9 June 2021). "Ferrari Progetto F171 (2022) : L'héritière de la Dino est sur les rails". Auto News.
- ^ Audric Doche (16 June 2021). "Ferrari nous donne rendez-vous le 24 juin". Caradisiac.
- ^ Hildebrandt, Roland (24 June 2021). "Ferrari 296 GTB: Mega-Plug-in-Hybrid mit 830 PS". Motor1.com. Retrieved 24 June 2021.
- ^ a b Harloff, Thomas; Thomas, Jörn (24 June 2021). "Ferrari 296 GTB (2022): Dino-Nachfolger mit Hybrid-V6 und 830 PS". auto motor und sport. Retrieved 24 June 2021.
- ^ "Fortnite x Ferrari Partnership Brings The Model 296 GTB In-Game". Esports News Network | ESTNN. 21 July 2021. Retrieved 5 February 2022.
- ^ Lilly, Paul (22 July 2021). "Fortnite's First Licensed Car Lets You Burn Rubber In The Epic Ferrari 296 GTB". HotHardware. Retrieved 6 July 2023.
- ^ "Ferrari 296 GT3 debuts – rival to the next Porsche 911 GT3 R and McLaren 720S GT3". evo.co.uk. evo.co.uk. 29 July 2022. Retrieved 30 July 2022.
- ^ "Nürburgring 24 Hours 2023 – Ferrari 296 GT3 takes victory". evo. Retrieved 29 January 2024.
- ^ "Risi Competizione And Ferrari, At Last, Win The Rolex 24 At Daytona". www.dailysportscar.com. Retrieved 29 January 2024.
- ^ "#54 - Ferrari 296 LMGT3". fiawec.com. Retrieved 15 September 2024.
- ^ "Driver comments after the 6 Hours of Fuji". ferrari.com. Retrieved 15 September 2024.
- ^ "WEC Bahrain: la Ferrari 296 vince in LMGT3". autosprint.corrieredellosport.it. autosprint.corrieredellosport.it. 2 November 2024. Retrieved 2 November 2024.
- ^ Dagys, John (7 November 2024). "Ferrari Preparing 296 GT3 Evo for 2026 – Sportscar365". sportscar365.com. Retrieved 17 November 2024.
- ^ "GTWC Jeddah: AMG vince, Rovera-Pier Guidi Campioni con Ferrari!". it.motorsport.com. it.motorsport.com. 30 November 2024. Retrieved 30 November 2024.
- ^ "Ferrari festeggia cinque titoli con la 296 GT3 a Jeddah". ferrari.com. ferrari.com. Retrieved 1 December 2024.
- ^ "Ferrari News Notebook: New 296 Challenge Spotted, 499P Completes Monza Test | dailysportscar.com". www.dailysportscar.com. Retrieved 11 March 2023.
- ^ Smeyers, Mark (19 October 2023). "The new 2024 Ferrari 296 Challenge race car". Supercars.net. Retrieved 29 January 2024.