Ferrari 296 GTB

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Ferrari 296 GTB
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Overview
Manufacturer Ferrari
Production2022–
Assembly Maranello, Italy
Designer Centro Stile Ferrari under 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
Powertrain
Engine 3.0  L (2,992  cc) F163 120° twin-turbocharged V6 [1]
Electric motor 2x YASA MGU-K dual-rotor single-stator Axial flux motor
Power output
  • Engine: 663 PS (488 kW; 654 hp)
  • Electric motors: 167 PS (123 kW; 165 hp)
  • Combined: 830 PS (610 kW; 819 hp)
Transmission 8-speed dual-clutch
Hybrid drivetrain PHEV
Battery 7.45 kWh lithium-ion
Dimensions
Wheelbase 2,600 mm (102.4 in)
Length4,565 mm (179.7 in)
Width1,958 mm (77.1 in)
Height1,187 mm (46.7 in)
Kerb weight 1,470 kg (3,241 lb) (base, dry)

The Ferrari 296 GTB (Type F171) is a plug-in hybrid sports car designed by the Italian automobile manufacturer Ferrari, which is scheduled to be released in 2022. [2] It was unveiled on 24 June 2021. [3]

Contents

History

The 296 GTB was presented as the first "real Ferrari with six cylinders" on 24 June 2021. Previously, such models were offered as the Dino until 1974. The sports car is scheduled to go on sale in 2022. The 296 in the model name stands for the displacement and the number of cylinders, the GTB stands for Gran Turismo Berlinetta. [4] [5]

Engine

The 296 GTB is powered by a 2,992 cc (3.0 L) twin-turbo 120° V6 engine that has a maximum output of 488 kW (654 hp; 663 PS) at 8,000 rpm, in combination with a 123 kW (165 hp; 167 PS) electric motor. The system output is given as 610 kW (818 hp; 829 PS). 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, the top speed is specified as over 330 km/h (205 mph). [5]

Variants

Assetto Fiorano

The Assetto Fiorano is the track-oriented version of the 296 GTB.

GTS

The 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

To promote the launch of the 296 GTB, Ferrari collaborated with Epic Games to add the Ferrari 296 GTB as a drivable vehicle to online battle royale video game Fortnite Battle Royale , for Chapter 2: Season 7 of the game. The 296 GTBs were removed from the game after Chapter 2: Season 7 ended. [6]

Motorsport

Design and Introduction

The racing version of the 296 GTB is the successor to the Ferrari 488 GT3. [7] [8]

296 GT3

See also

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