Ferrari is again within the six-cylinder recreation after an extended hiatus of almost have a century. The combustion engine is not on their lonesome because it’s accompanied by an electrical motor to supply an additional 167 horsepower (122 kW). With the ability of the 2 mixed, the 296 GTB packs an immense 830 hp, which have been put to good use in an acceleration check.
The parents over at Motorsport Journal had the chance to get behind the wheel of the most recent hybridized Ferrari. The brand new 296 GTB follows the SF90 Stradale – additionally a plug-in hybrid – and the non-PHEV LaFerrari hypercar. Although it slots under each fashions, it is nonetheless insanely fast judging by this dash to 180 mph (290 km/h). Flat out, the electrified supercar from Maranello will do over 205 mph (330 km/h).
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The dual-turbo 3.0-liter engine would not sound half dangerous for “solely” a V6 engine. Although it isn’t naturally aspirated, it nonetheless revs all the way in which as much as 8,500 rpm. Launch management was used for the dash and though no dash occasions have been recorded, it is secure to say the 296 GTB is an absolute rocket. Ferrari mentions it’s going to hit 62 mph (100 km/h) from a standstill in 2.9 seconds and canopy the 0 to 124 mph (200 km/h) dash in 7.3 seconds. From what we are able to inform, these figures appear nearly proper.
Those that have complained about Ferrari downsizing to a V6 should not have heard of the Dino they usually additionally have not seen what the 296 GTB is able to. It is solely a coupe in the meanwhile, however a convertible – probably referred to as 296 GTS – is probably going months away from being unveiled.
In fact, the corporate’s most necessary debut this 12 months would be the Purosangue SUV. That one too will likely be electrified to some extent, nevertheless it’s unclear whether or not it would get the 296 GTB’s V6 and/or the SF90 Stradale’s V8. Hopefully, the V12 will likely be accessible as properly since Ferrari has pledged to maintain it alive for so long as attainable.
