Divyank Kushagra Bansal 
The Ferrari 296 GTB is the latest evolution of Maranello’s mid-rear-engined two-seater Berlinetta. It debuted in June 2021.
The active rear spoiler is seamlessly integrated into the bumper design, taking up almost all of the space between the taillights. When maximum downforce is not required, the spoiler is stowed in a compartment in the upper section of the tail.
The 296 GTB is the first Ferrari road car powered by a six-cylinder engine. It is the first ever Ferrari with a rear-wheel drive-only PHEV (Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle) architecture.
The 296 GTB’s cockpit was developed around the new concept of an entirely digital interface which Ferrari first debuted on the SF90 Stradale.
The PHEV system also enables an all-electric driving range of 25km.
Thanks to its short wheelbase and sculpted structure, the 296 GTB is the most compact Berlinetta to emerge from Maranello in the last decade. Its wheelbase is 50mm shorter than previous Ferrari mid-rear-engined Berlinettas.
The powertrain assembly comprises a 120° V6 turbo engine, an eight-speed DCT and e-diff, and an MGU-K located between the engine and the gearbox. The total output stands at 818bhp and 740Nm.
A LaFerrari-inspired active spoiler integrated into the rear bumper allows the 296 GTB to generate a high level of rear downforce when required: the equivalent of a maximum of 360kg at 250km/h in high downforce configuration.
