HYBRID V6 BERLINETTA
FERRARI 296 GTB
The return of the Ferrari V6 — reborn for a new era.
The return of the Ferrari V6 — reborn for a new era.
The 296 GTB represents one of the most significant Ferraris in modern history. Its name tells its story: 2 = the number of seats, 96 = the total displacement in cubic centimeters per cylinder, and GTB = Gran Turismo Berlinetta. But the real headline is what's under the hood: Ferrari's first road-going V6 since the legendary Dino 246 GT of the 1960s.
This isn't a downsized compromise. The 2,992 cc twin-turbocharged V6 features a 120-degree bank angle — essentially half of a V12 — with a hot-vee turbo configuration that places both turbochargers between the cylinder banks. Combined with a 167-horsepower electric motor, the total system output reaches an astonishing 819 HP from just 3 liters of displacement.
The sound is extraordinary. Ferrari engineers tuned the exhaust and intake harmonics to deliver a high-pitched, F1-reminiscent wail that builds to a crescendo at the 8,000 RPM redline. It doesn't sound like a V6. It sounds like the future of Ferrari.
3.0L Twin-Turbo V6 120°
663 HP at 8,000 RPM — hot-vee layout167 HP MGU-K
Transition Manager Gear, F1-derived1,470 kg (3,241 lbs)
Compact layout lowers center of gravity8-Speed Dual-Clutch
With E-Diff and integrated e-motor7.45 kWh
25 km electric range1 min 21 sec
Faster than F8 Tributo
Flavio Manzoni's design team drew direct inspiration from the 1963 250 LM and the iconic Dino. The compact proportions — made possible by the shorter V6 engine — create a cab-forward silhouette that is distinctly different from the longer V8 and V12 Ferraris. The Kamm tail, flying buttresses, and wrapped windshield pay homage to Ferrari's most beautiful racing cars.
The active rear spoiler deploys at speed, while the tea-tray front splitter and full underbody aero generate significant downforce without visual clutter. It's proof that beauty and function can coexist perfectly.
