The Prancing horse has lifted the sheets off of its newest competitor in GT racing, the 296 GT3. According to Ferrari, the 296 GT3 grew out of the 296 GTB; and the similarities between the 296 GT3 and the road-going 296 GTB are evident at first glance.
Ferrari has taken a new approach with the 296 GT3 in terms of design, electronics, and engine architecture, introducing a new concept that meets the needs of teams, professional drivers, and gentlemen drivers. Every detail on the Ferrari 296 GT3 has been meticulously designed, and every refinement purposefully made to construct the ultimate race car.
The 296 GT3 is Maranello’s latest creation and aims to write new pages in Ferrari’s motorsport history. Without further ado, let’s get into what we know about the Ferrari 296 so far.
An Advanced And Alluring Version Of The Ferrari 488 GT3
The Ferrari 296 GT3 inherits the victorious legacy of the 488 GT3, the most successful Ferrari ever built. The 488 GT3 won over one hundred titles and had almost five hundred race wins, a remarkable achievement for the Prancing horse manufacturer. The 488 GT3’s face-melting performance may seem difficult to top, but Ferrari claims to have done it with the 296 GT3.
The 296 GT3 has many advancements and incredible features compared to the 488 GT3 and the 296 GTB, on which it is based. The 296 GT3 has improved suspension, electronics, and cabin.
The 296 GT3 has a longer wheelbase than its road-going counterpart, the 296 GTB. The GTB was made to provide an enjoyable driving experience, while the 296 GT3 intends to perform on the track. The 296 also has a new double wishbone suspension design different from the 488 GT3.
The 296 GT3 is equipped with extensively revised electronics from the 488 GT3. The heart of the 296 GT3’s electronics system is a Bosch Motorsport MS7 control unit with multiple injections, largely customized by the Prancing horse engineers specifically for this car.
The cabin is completely redesigned over the 488 GT3’s based on customers’ reviews. Ferrari has moved many of the 296 GT3’s controls and features to the F1 single-seater-inspired steering wheel. They have also added adjustable pedals, steering, and an upgraded air conditioning system.
Beauty, Balance, And The Power Of 600 Horses
A Ferrari should always be recognizable on the road or on the world’s most prestigious circuits. The Ferrari 296 GT3 is a race car version of the 296 GTB, with refinements made to redefine the car’s performance in terms of track-readiness and aesthetic demands.
The 296 GT3 has retained the clean and elegant design of the 296 GTB while adding aerodynamic and geometric features. This model opts for discontinuity between the roof and the rear engine cover, which allows an aerofoil to shape.
The Ferrari engineers have paid great attention to the 296 GT3, creating aerodynamic configurations that reduce sensitivity to trim variations and ride heights, benefiting the car’s speed and handling. These configurations include a carbon fiber splitter, multiple front wings vents, dive planes, a carbon-fiber engine cover, a reworked diffuser, extractors, and a gigantic ‘swan-neck' wing mounted on the rear. Ergo the 296 GT3 generated 20% more downforce than the 488 GT3.
The 296 GT3 will be Ferrari’s first six-cylinder GT race car in 5 decades, mounted in a 120-degree position, pumping out 600 hp and 712 Nm of torque. The transmission is a six-speed single disk clutch controllable from the steering wheel via the paddle shifters. Unlike the 296 GTB, which had an accompanying electric motor, said to be able to drive up to 15 miles on electric power alone, the 296 GT3 doesn’t have the extra muscle provided by the electric motor due to GT championship regulations.
The 296 GT3 Provides Safety In The Most Intense Circumstances
To say that safety is an essential feature of a race car would be an understatement. Even the fastest and most beautiful designed race car would prove useless if it’s not safe. The 296 GT3 utilizes an aluminum chassis, like the 296 GTB, which combines lightness and strength, and a new steel roll cage to protect the driver in a collision.
Other impressive safety features of the 296 GT3 include a brand new braking system in partnership with Brembo providing performance, comfort, and design, and an LED system ensuring visibility in extreme situations.
The 296 GT3’s safety and reliability have been rigorously tested on some of Europe’s most challenging circuits and subject to the most intense conditions to ensure its dependability.
Buying a Ferrari 296 GT3 provides you access to a world of excellent services beyond the supply of spare parts, including consultations before and during a race.
Although the 296 GT3 is essentially a race car, it is a Ferrari in its essence, which means customers can personalize their vehicle to their taste, be it on an aesthetic or technical level.
Alongside an intelligent design, well-thought-out aerodynamics, and the best safety options, the 296 GT3 offers the customer service you’d expect from Ferrari. We cannot wait to watch the 296 GT3 hit the track and impress us like we know it will.