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Yahoo
01-05-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Ferrari 296 Speciale revealed with 868bhp and radical aero set-up
The new Ferrari 296 Speciale is billed as the 'most fun to drive, emotionally charged' car the marque has built yet, with its 868bhp claimed to be 'very close' to the limit of what a rear-wheel-drive car can offer. Priced from €407,000 (£349,000) in Italy and offered in both coupé and spider forms, it packs 49bhp more than the 296 GTB, has 20% more downforce and is 60kg lighter. However, it is 'not just an exercise where we put a few additional horsepower', said Ferrari marketing chief Enrico Galliera. The Speciale instead represents a more comprehensive engineering effort. For instance, its twin-turbo V6 uses aluminium pistons and the titanium conrods from the new F80 hypercar, and the head is secured to the block with titanium bolts. This has allowed an increase in combustion chamber pressure of 7%, boosting the V6's output from the previous 654bhp to 690bhp. Moreover, the crankcase has been shaved down to save 1.2kg and the turbo design has been reworked to shed another 1.2kg. Ferrari has also doubled the size of the 'hot tube' – the sound pipe linking the engine bay and cabin – to improve the sound quality and volume of the V6. Revised cooling for the hybrid system has unlocked a further 13bhp, independent of the V6. 'We are very, very close to the limit of the maximum horsepower that we can manage for a rear-wheel-drive car,' said development chief Gianmaria Fulgenzi. With that in mind, an aerodynamic overhaul has resulted in a redesign of the 296's rear end, inspired by the Challenge and GT3 racers. This has brought about the fitment of two winglets atop the car's rear haunches and a small active spoiler that rises from the back end – from just above the Prancing Horse badge. The spoiler has three possible positions and adjusts based on the steering angle and throttle position. It plays a key role in boosting the car's maximum downforce by 20% compared with the 296 GTB, with 435kg at 155mph. The damper and spring set-up has been revised, bringing a 5mm drop in ride height and a claimed 13% reduction in maximum body lean when cornering. The cockpit has been reworked to minimise weight, with new seats that are said to be 5kg lighter than those in the 296 GTB. There is more carbonfibre than before, including on a new single-piece door card, and the new steering wheel swaps the previous unit's touchsensitive control pads for traditional buttons. Ferrari said the Speciale will not be strictly limited in number but by the time it spends in production, which will be significantly shorter than for the GTB. It will be 'very exclusive', said Galliera. Ferrari will offer the car only to what it calls 'active' clients: those who have bought a new or approved-used car (or maintained an older car) through an official dealer within the past five years. ]]>
Malay Mail
30-04-2025
- Automotive
- Malay Mail
Ferrari unveils new 296 Speciale hybrid models ahead of EV launch
MARANELLO (Italy), April 30 — Ferrari refreshed its hybrid range on Tuesday with the new 296 Speciale and its convertible version as the luxury sports car maker prepares for its first leap into the fully electric era. Ferrari, which will present its first EV in October, showcased the two new plug-in hybrid models at its Maranello headquarters, in northern Italy. They are based on the 2021 Ferrari 296, a car now approaching the end of its life cycle. The 296 Speciale is lighter, more powerful and with improved aerodynamics, Chief Marketing and Commercial Officer Enrico Galliera said, adding it was focused on performance and driving pleasure. 'It's not a car for everyone, we won't widen our client base with it,' he said during the presentation. 'It's a model for our historic clients, who know Ferrari very well and seek driving thrill'. The 296 Speciale packs a three-litre, six-cylinder, 700 horsepower combustion engine. Its electric component adds a further 180 horsepower. Deliveries are expected to start in the first quarter of next year, while the retractable top version, known as the 'A', will be available in the second quarter. The new car will have a price tag in Italy of 407,000 euros ($449,000), rising to 462,000 euros for the convertible, which puts them in the mid- to high-end of Ferrari's price range. Prices will be higher in the United States by an amount still to be defined, Galliera said, after Ferrari announced last month it was increasing prices of some of its cars in the country by up to 10 per cent in response to tariffs. Only some models approaching the end of their life cycles are being excluded from U.S. price increases. Order books for the 296 Speciale open on Tuesday, but interest is already high, Galliera said. Clients who have interacted with an official Ferrari dealer in the past five years will have a priority in placing orders. Though not a limited-series model, its exclusivity will be preserved by keeping its life cycle shorter than the four-to-five years typical for other Ferrari models, Galliera added. Ferrari's first fully electric car, breaking its tradition of roaring petrol engines, will be unveiled on October 9 in Maranello. 'It will be something completely different. But we've been developing skills on components for EVs for more than a decade,' Galliera said. CEO Benedetto Vigna reaffirmed this month Ferrari would continue to make petrol and hybrid cars, as well as EVs. He added the company would launch a total of six new models this year, including the fully-electric one. — REUTERS
TimesLIVE
30-04-2025
- Automotive
- TimesLIVE
Ferrari presents new 296 Speciale hybrid models ahead of EV launch
Ferrari refreshed its hybrid range on Tuesday with the new 296 Speciale and its convertible version, as the luxury sports car maker prepares for its leap into the fully electric era. Ferrari, which will present its first EV in October, showcased the two new plug-in hybrid models at its Maranello headquarters in northern Italy. They are based on the 2021 Ferrari 296, a car now approaching the end of its life cycle. The 296 Speciale is lighter, more powerful and with improved aerodynamics, chief marketing and commercial officer Enrico Galliera said, adding that it was focused on performance and driving pleasure. 'It's not a car for everyone; we won't widen our client base with it,' he said during the presentation. 'It's a model for our historic clients, who know Ferrari very well and seek driving thrill.' The 296 Speciale packs a 3 l V6 petrol engine generating 515kW and 755Nm. Its electric component adds a further 113kW. Paired to an eight-speed dual clutch F1 DCT gearbox, Ferrari claims a 0-100 km/h time of 2.8 seconds and a maximum speed of 330km/h. Deliveries are expected to start in the first quarter of next year, while the retractable top version, known as the "A", will be available in the second quarter. The new car will have a price tag in Italy of €407,000 (R8,581,692), rising to €462,000 (R9,742,563) for the convertible, which puts them in the mid- to high-end of Ferrari's price range. Prices will be higher in the US by an amount still to be defined, Galliera said, after Ferrari announced last month it was increasing the prices of some of its cars by up to 10% in response to tariffs. Only some models approaching the end of their life cycles are being excluded from US price increases. Order books for the 296 Speciale open on Tuesday, but interest is already high, Galliera said. Clients who have interacted with an official Ferrari dealer in the past five years will have a priority in placing orders. Though not a limited-series model, its exclusivity will be preserved by keeping its life cycle shorter than the four-to-five years typical for other Ferrari models, Galliera added. Ferrari's first fully electric car, breaking its tradition of roaring petrol engines, will be unveiled on October 9 in Maranello. 'It will be something completely different. But we've been developing skills on components for EVs for more than a decade,' Galliera said. CEO Benedetto Vigna reaffirmed this month Ferrari would continue to make petrol and hybrid cars as well as EVs. He added the company would launch a total of six new models this year, including the fully-electric one.
Yahoo
29-04-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Ferrari unveils new 296 Speciale hybrid models ahead of EV launch
MARANELLO, Italy (Reuters) - Ferrari refreshed its hybrid range on Tuesday with the new 296 Speciale and its convertible version as the luxury sports car maker prepares for its first leap into the fully electric era. Ferrari, which will present its first EV in October, showcased the two new plug-in hybrid models at its Maranello headquarters, in northern Italy. They are based on the 2021 Ferrari 296, a car now approaching the end of its life cycle. The 296 Speciale is lighter, more powerful and with improved aerodynamics, Chief Marketing and Commercial Officer Enrico Galliera said, adding it was focused on performance and driving pleasure. "It's not a car for everyone, we won't widen our client base with it," he said during the presentation. "It's a model for our historic clients, who know Ferrari very well and seek driving thrill". The 296 Speciale packs a three-litre, six-cylinder, 700 horsepower combustion engine. Its electric component adds a further 180 horsepower. Deliveries are expected to start in the first quarter of next year, while the retractable top version, known as the 'A', will be available in the second quarter. The new car will have a price tag in Italy of 407,000 euros ($449,000), rising to 462,000 euros for the convertible, which puts them in the mid- to high-end of Ferrari's price range. Prices will be higher in the United States by an amount still to be defined, Galliera said, after Ferrari announced last month it was increasing prices of some of its cars in the country by up to 10% in response to tariffs. Only some models approaching the end of their life cycles are being excluded from U.S. price increases. Order books for the 296 Speciale open on Tuesday, but interest is already high, Galliera said. Clients who have interacted with an official Ferrari dealer in the past five years will have a priority in placing orders. Though not a limited-series model, its exclusivity will be preserved by keeping its life cycle shorter than the four-to-five years typical for other Ferrari models, Galliera added. Ferrari's first fully electric car, breaking its tradition of roaring petrol engines, will be unveiled on Oct. 9 in Maranello. "It will be something completely different. But we've been developing skills on components for EVs for more than a decade," Galliera said. CEO Benedetto Vigna reaffirmed this month Ferrari would continue to make petrol and hybrid cars, as well as EVs. He added the company would launch a total of six new models this year, including the fully-electric one. ($1 = 0.9060 euros) Sign in to access your portfolio
Time of India
29-04-2025
- Automotive
- Time of India
Ferrari unveils new 296 Speciale hybrid models ahead of EV launch
Ferrari refreshed its hybrid range on Tuesday with the new 296 Speciale and its convertible version as the luxury sports car maker prepares for its first leap into the fully electric era. Ferrari, which will present its first EV in October, showcased the two new plug-in hybrid models at its Maranello headquarters, in northern Italy. They are based on the 2021 Ferrari 296, a car now approaching the end of its life cycle. The 296 Speciale is lighter, more powerful and with improved aerodynamics, Chief Marketing and Commercial Officer Enrico Galliera said, adding it was focused on performance and driving pleasure. "It's not a car for everyone, we won't widen our client base with it," he said during the presentation. "It's a model for our historic clients, who know Ferrari very well and seek driving thrill". The 296 Speciale packs a three-litre, six-cylinder, 700 horsepower combustion engine. Its electric component adds a further 180 horsepower. Deliveries are expected to start in the first quarter of next year, while the retractable top version, known as the 'A', will be available in the second quarter. The new car will have a price tag in Italy of 407,000 euros ($449,000), rising to 462,000 euros for the convertible, which puts them in the mid- to high-end of Ferrari's price range. Prices will be higher in the United States by an amount still to be defined, Galliera said, after Ferrari announced last month it was increasing prices of some of its cars in the country by up to 10% in response to tariffs. Only some models approaching the end of their life cycles are being excluded from U.S. price increases. Order books for the 296 Speciale open on Tuesday, but interest is already high, Galliera said. Clients who have interacted with an official Ferrari dealer in the past five years will have a priority in placing orders. Though not a limited-series model, its exclusivity will be preserved by keeping its life cycle shorter than the four-to-five years typical for other Ferrari models, Galliera added. Ferrari's first fully electric car, breaking its tradition of roaring petrol engines, will be unveiled on Oct. 9 in Maranello. "It will be something completely different. But we've been developing skills on components for EVs for more than a decade," Galliera said. CEO Benedetto Vigna reaffirmed this month Ferrari would continue to make petrol and hybrid cars, as well as EVs. He added the company would launch a total of six new models this year, including the fully-electric one.
