Ferrari 296 GTB: is a plug-in hybrid supercar that can be driven in pure EV mode for up to 25km. At first driving, a Ferrari without sound feels uneasy but the driving experience of this car does not disappoint. It’s not the first time that Ferrari has made a supercar that can run in silent and zero-emission EV mode. In the past Ferrari has launched cars that can run on EV modes, like the SF90 which is a hybrid hypercar. Driving the Ferrari 296 GTB is a new and amazing experience, especially in the EV mode which takes time to get adjusted to it.
The Ferrari interior is like no other car interior and this continues with the 296 GTB. The dashboard, the capacitive buttons, and the multiple controls on the steering wheel which include multiple driving modes switch all give a vibe of a futuristic supercar. This car rides silently in EV mode but as soon as the engine revs the Ferrari exhaust sound kicks in to give you the feel of the original Ferrari.
The Ferrari 296 GTB carries a new twin-turbocharged V6 petrol engine. This is the first time that a Ferrari gets a 6 -cylinder engine. This engine mated with an electric motor makes around 830bhp. This engine does give you the feel of a Ferrari and it gets enough torque even at low revs. The exhaust sound of the Ferrari 296 GTB creates vibrations in the body when driven loudly.
The looks of the Ferrari 296 GTB will make you fall in love with this car. It has a luxurious design with sharp details. The 296 GTB is less wide than the other Ferraris but it does share some design details with them. The placement of lights on the windscreen and side windows makes this the coolest Ferrari till not. It will not be appropriate to talk about the mileage of a Ferrari.
In Indian traffic, it is almost impossible to drive a Ferrari to its full potential but driving a car like this with short strides of acceleration does give a great sense of joy. The 296 GTB can do 0 to 100kmph in just 2.9 seconds. This car is fun to drive even in Mumbai traffic and don’t worry about the speed bumps as this Ferrari has a feature called nose life that lifts the car to easily ride over the speed bumps. While riding on the streets this car attracts a lot of attraction and you can comfortably drive this supercar every day.
The 296 GTB is a daily-use supercar and its buyers really don’t care about the price. Although the price of 296 GTB starts at Rs. 5.4 crores and you can go for the more costly variants as well.
