New Ferrari 296 GTS debuts with 830 horses

The Ferrari convertible family has just gained another member. The new 296 Gran Turismo Spider (GTS) was launched by the Italian automaker . The model, which is the brother of the 296 GTB, arrives to brighten the lives of convertible fans. Incidentally, the retractable roof opens and closes in less than 15 seconds. Not to mention that the vehicle has an 830 hp hybrid system .

Meet the new Ferrari 296 GTS

The revelation of this new car was made this Tuesday (04/19). This model arrives after being spotted a few times running with camouflages. And it will join other well-known convertibles from the supercar manufacturer. Among them, we can highlight the SF 90 Spider, the F8 Spider and the 812 Competizione A.

This new Ferrari 296 GTS has not yet had its official prices released. Of course, it must follow the other models and stand above the coupe model. Deliveries to the European market are expected to start in the first few months of next year. Remembering that the 296 GTB was presented in June last year.

Visually, the big news of this car is really the retractable roof. He’s strict. Its power-on process can take 14 seconds . In this case, it can be triggered when the vehicle is at a speed equal to or less than 45 km/h . It is worth mentioning that the car has an adjustable window that can be useful when the top is down.

Otherwise, this car is completely the same as the coupe model. The design, for example, is a reference to the 1963 model 250 LM . Some details of the car really call attention. Among them, we can highlight the headlights (in LED), the front grille, the 20-inch wheels, the active spoiler (from LaFerrari) and others.

Remembering that the Assetto Fiorano package brings a special paint job. The interior has a modern feel. The driver can find on one side the vehicle’s steering wheel, the instrument panel and a touchscreen area designed to control some functions. Meanwhile, the passenger has a screen with some information.

On the hood is the great attribute of the new Ferrari 296 GTS . After a long time, the Cavallino Rampante company returned to using a V6 engine. And he is present in this car that you, Garagem360 reader friend, see in the photos. In this case, we are talking about the V6 3.0 biturbo engine . This one can produce 663 hp .

It works together with a 167 hp electric motor . The car’s hybrid set can yield a combined power of 830 hp and 740 Nm of torque. This engine is mated to an eight-speed DCT transmission. The car can reach 100 km/h in 2.9 seconds . The top speed of the car is 330 km/h .

This car still stands out for having a weight of 1,540 kg and has four driving modes: eDrive, Hybrid, Performance and Qualify . Not to mention the aerodynamic modifications of the Assetto Fiorano model. The latter stands out for emphasizing vehicle performance. The 296 GTS is a car that features a plug-in hybrid system.

That is, it can run for 25 km without wasting fuel. All this thanks to the 7.45 kWh battery . Remembering that it can come with Michelin Pilot Sport Cup2R high performance tires.