Ferrari 296 GTB
Maranello's hybrid masterpiece — a twin-turbo V6 with electric torque fill that redefines what a baby Ferrari can do.
S1
Class
RWD
Drivetrain
819 hp
Power
2024
Model Year
1,470 kg
Weight
3.0L Twin-Turbo V6 Hybrid
Engine
Vehicle Specs
| Spec | Value | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Speed | 8.8 | Hybrid-boosted top end is deceptively strong |
| Handling | 9.2 | Pin-sharp turn-in, mid-engine poise, incredibly light |
| Acceleration | 9.5 | Electric torque fills the turbo gap — seamless thrust |
| Launch | 9.0 | 0-100 in 2.9s with hybrid assist |
| Braking | 9.0 | Brake-by-wire with regen blending, very consistent |
| Off-Road | 2.0 | Maranello didn't build this for gravel |
| PI (Stock) | 870 | High S1, borderline S2 capable |
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Hybrid system eliminates turbo lag — instant throttle response
- Only 1,470 kg — lighter than most S1 competitors
- V6 soundtrack is genuine, not synthetic (Ferrari calls it 'piccolo V12')
- Brake-by-wire system provides incredibly consistent pedal feel
- Excellent fuel/energy management gives strategic depth in endurance races
Cons
- RWD with 819 hp demands respect in wet conditions
- Smaller engine displacement limits ultimate top-speed upgrade potential
- Hybrid battery depletes on long straights, losing the torque-fill benefit
- Firm ride on bumpy street circuits can unsettle the rear
Best Tuning Setup
Tires & Rims
CompoundRace (Slick)
Front Width255 mm
Rear Width305 mm
Rim Size20 in (forged)
Drivetrain
Final Drive3.80
DifferentialRace E-Diff (dynamic torque vectoring)
Transmission8-Speed DCT (Race)
Suspension
SpringsRace (F: 600, R: 650)
Ride HeightF: 3.8, R: 4.0
Anti-Roll BarsF: 28, R: 30
CamberF: -2.2°, R: -1.8°
Aero & Brakes
Front AeroAssetto Fiorano splitter
Rear WingActive spoiler (stock)
Brake Balance48% front
Brake Pressure105%
How to Get It
Autoshow
Buy for 340,000 CR. Available from the start.
Wheelspin
Super Wheelspin drop. Moderately rare (~1% per spin).
Best Events For This Car
| Event Type | Rating | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Road Racing (S1) | S-Tier | Lightweight hybrid — arguably the best S1 circuit car |
| Street Scene (S1) | S-Tier | Agile enough to thread through traffic gaps |
| Speed Zones | S-Tier | High corner speed with hybrid punch on exit |
| Speed Traps | B-Tier | Fast but not tuned for top-speed records |
| Drift Zones | C-Tier | Ferrari's E-Diff fights you — it wants grip, not smoke |
| Dirt Racing | D-Tier | Keep it on asphalt where it belongs |