With 819 combined horsepower from a V6 and an electric motor, the 296 GTB demands diligence on both halves of its drivetrain. What to verify, from battery health to Assetto Fiorano spec.
The Ferrari 296 GTB asks a buyer to evaluate two drivetrains at once. Built from 2022, it pairs a 3.0-liter twin-turbocharged V6 with an electric motor[1] — which means a proper purchase decision covers combustion, electrics, and the battery between them. Done right, you are buying one of the most significant Ferraris of its decade. Done casually, you are buying complexity on faith.
The package, in numbers
The combustion engine contributes 654 hp and the electric motor adds 165 hp, for a combined 819 hp and a power-to-weight ratio of roughly 560 hp per ton.[1] Combined torque is 740 Nm (546 lb-ft).[1] An 8-speed dual-clutch transmission drives the rear wheels from a rear mid-engine position, and a 7.45 kWh battery allows about 25 km of electric-only running.[1] Ferrari claims 0–100 km/h in 2.9 seconds and a top speed above 330 km/h (205 mph).[1]
Variants and specification
The line includes the GTB coupe and the retractable-hardtop GTS, plus the track-oriented Assetto Fiorano package with upgraded suspension and carbon-fibre components; a higher-specification Speciale line was announced in 2025, and the platform extends to GT3, GT3 Evo, and Challenge competition cars.[1] For a road car, the first question is simple: standard or Assetto Fiorano. The package changes the car’s mission, and the market prices that difference.
Hybrid-specific diligence
- Battery and hybrid system health. Ask for dealer documentation covering the hybrid system, and confirm any applicable coverage transfers with the sale.
- Software currency. Verify the car is current on updates and recalls through an authorized dealer.
- Specialist PPI. The inspection must cover both power sources, not just the V6.[1]
- Complete history. Service records, original books and tools, and a clean title check remain the foundation, hybrid or not.
- Track use. Assetto Fiorano cars[1] invite circuit driving; look for evidence and judge the maintenance response to it.
Start with the specifications on the Ferrari 296 GTB database page, then shop current 296 GTB listings with this checklist in hand.
Sources
- Wikipedia, “Ferrari 296”, wikipedia.org. Tier 2
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