Ferrari has launched a closely upgraded model of the 296. The brand new 296 Speciale and Speciale A are lighter and extra highly effective than the usual automobile and value nearly half one million {dollars}.
On the skin, the Ferrari 296 Speciale options a number of aero upgrades, which embrace a redesigned entrance finish with an aggressive splitter, an S-duct just like the SF90 XX and a louvred bonnet. It has extra pronounced aspect skirts and a closely revised rear fascia with a central exhaust. One other notable component is the aero blades that wrap across the rear finish, forming the ends of the spoiler. Ferrari claims a 20% enhance in downforce over the usual 296 GTB and GTS.
The 296 Speciale and Speciale A get a stripped-out inside with no carpets. There are body-hugging sports activities seats wrapped in Alcantara and a whole lot of carbon fibre. Ferrari claims that the general weight has dropped by 132 lbs and 110 lbs for coupe and spider, respectively.
Powering the 296 Speciale is a 3.0-liter twin-turbo V6 plug-in hybrid. It options titanium con rods, new pistons and a lighter crankshaft. The interior combustion engine churns out 690 hp, whereas the upgraded electrical motor places out 177 hp, taking the mixed from 818 hp to 867 hp. The transmission is an 8-speed dual-clutch computerized.
The 296 Speciale additionally will get a retuned suspension which makes use of stiffer and lighter titanium springs and Multimatic adjustable shock absorbers from the 296 GT3 race automobile. The automobile rides on Michelin Pilot Sport Cup2 tires.