Ferrari’s V6 hybrid
THIS IS THE 296 GTB, FERRARI’S LATEST mid-engined supercar, with a brand new plug-in V6 powertrain, compact aluminium chassis and a fresh new look. Don’t mistake the first Ferrari V6 road car in decades for a junior Dino-style entry-level model, though, because with a combined power output of 819bhp and a price point expected to be the thick end of £230,000 when it reaches customers in March 2022, it’s anything but.
With a key mantra to be the most engaging and enjoyable Ferrari to drive, it doesn’t have to chase ultimate top speed or acceleration times in the same way as its SF90 hybrid big brother. It also differs from the more expensive SF90 by having its drivetrain power the rear wheels only, doing without an electrically driven front axle, thus removing weight, inertia and complexity from the package.
Yet performance is hardly compromised, with 0-62mph in
