Test drove the 2022 Ferrari 296 GTB at Newport Beach Ferrari. As a lifelong manual purist, I never thought I’d fall for a hybrid with a DCT. But this car blew my mind. The instant response, high-end power, and pure driving engagement gave me a genuine grin—something no automatic or EV ever did. 830 PS of pure Ferrari sensation. This might be the future done right.
🔧 2022 Ferrari 296 GTB – Full Specifications
🏁 Powertrain
Engine Type: 3.0-liter 120° twin-turbocharged V6 (new design, internal code: F163)
Electric Motor: Rear-mounted axial flux motor (MGU-K derived from F1 tech)
Total Combined Output: 830 PS (818 hp) @ 8,000 rpm
Engine Power: 663 PS (654 hp);Power:
Electric Motor Power: 167 PS (164 hp); Electric Motor Torque: 315 Nm (232 lb-ft)
Torque: 740 Nm (546 lb-ft)
Hybrid Battery: 7.45 kWh lithium-ion, 400V PHEV system, 50+ lbs
Transmission: 8-speed dual-clutch (DCT), rear-wheel drive
⚡ Performance
0–100 km/h (0–62 mph): 2.9 seconds
0–200 km/h (0–124 mph): 7.3 seconds
Top Speed: 330+ km/h (205+ mph)
Quarter Mile: ~10.1 seconds
Electric-Only Range: ~15 miles (25 km) (eDrive mode)
🧱 Chassis & Dimensions
Platform: Aluminum spaceframe
Layout: Rear-mid engine, rear-wheel drive
Length: 4,565 mm (179.7 in)
Width: 1,958 mm (77.1 in)
Height: 1,187 mm (46.7 in)
Wheelbase: 2,600 mm (102.4 in)
Dry Weight: ~1,470 kg (3,241 lbs)
Curb Weight: ~1,590 kg (3,505 lbs)
🛞 Brakes, Wheels & Suspension
Brakes: Carbon-ceramic (CCM-R), brake-by-wire
Front Tires: 245/35 ZR20
Rear Tires: 305/35 ZR20
Suspension:
Front: Double wishbone
Rear: Multi-link
Adaptive magnetorheological dampers
📦 Interior & Tech
Interior Theme: Yellow exterior / black leather interior (your test model)
Infotainment: Digital dash, no central screen (F1-style cockpit)
Drive Modes: eDrive (EV only), Hybrid, Performance, Qualify
ADAS: Optional Ferrari Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (limited)
Steering: Fully electric, extremely direct (2.3 turns lock-to-lock)
🔋 Driving Experience Highlights
Linear throttle response due to electric motor assist
No turbo lag – hybrid torque fills in at low RPM
Instant torque + ICE high-revving pull = visceral experience
EV mode for silent city driving; Qualify mode unleashes max performance
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