Ferrari 296 GTB
The Ferrari 296 GTB (Type F171) is a plug-in hybrid sports car designed by the Italian automobile manufacturer Ferrari, which is scheduled to be released in 2022. It was unveiled on 24 June 2021. History. The 296 GTB was presented as the first "real Ferrari with six cylinders" on 24 June 2021. Previously, such models were offered as the Dino until 1974. The sports car is scheduled to go on sale in 2022. The 296 in the model name stands for the displacement and the number of cylinders, the GTB stands for Gran Turismo Berlinetta. Engine . The 296 GTB is powered by a twin-turbo 120° V6 engine that has a maximum output of at 8,000 rpm, in combination with a electric motor. The system output is given as . A high-voltage accumulator positioned under the floor with an energy capacity of enables an electrical range of . The sports car accelerates to in 2.9 seconds, the top speed is specified as over . Variants. Assetto Fiorano. The Assetto Fiorano is the track-oriented version of the 296 GTB. GTS. The 296 GTS is an open-top variant of the 296 GTB with a folding hardtop. The  top takes 14 seconds for operation and can be operated with speeds up to . The GTS weighs more than the GTB due to chassis reinforcing components but maintains equal performance. Promotion. To promote the launch of the 296 GTB, Ferrari collaborated with Epic Games to add the Ferrari 296 GTB as a drivable vehicle to online battle royale video game "Fortnite Battle Royale", for Chapter 2: Season 7 of the game. The 296 GTBs were removed from the game after Chapter 2: Season 7 ended.