296 [Hot!] Ferrari 296 GTB - New V6 Hybrid Supercar for 2022

[Mr. Mercedes]

Thank you ! Yes the versatility is remarkable. Sick car

I have a bit of a fantasy that they could build a 4 door 296.

 

[trader1]

I have a bit of a fantasy that they could build a 4 door 296.

Interesting. I like that. They have the purosangue so why not a very sporty low 4 door. The “suv” didn’t dilute the brand anyway imo. It would probably sell better with an 8 or 12 cyl though.

 

[trader1]

I have a bit of a fantasy that they could build a 4 door 296.

I just got back from a 5 hour round trip on heavily trafficked nyc metro highways etc. I drove it like I was driving a more utilitarian car and it proved to be flawless. There were moments when I could open it up a bit but it handled all conditions amazingly. I love how the 6 can give off a low rumble but also get high pitched.

 

[Jo_Sta7]

I just got back from a 5 hour round trip on heavily trafficked nyc metro highways etc. I drove it like I was driving a more utilitarian car and it proved to be flawless. There were moments when I could open it up a bit but it handled all conditions amazingly. I love how the 6 can give off a low rumble but also get high pitched.

definitely the most versatile car I’ve ever owned. I was driving once on the Turnpike and blasting 60-150 for fun frequently, I then hit a lane closure and traffic slowed to a stop. I put it in electric mode and poodled along for minutes until it opened up again. That flexibility is unbeatable.

 

[Mr. Mercedes]

definitely the most versatile car I’ve ever owned. I was driving once on the Turnpike and blasting 60-150 for fun frequently, I then hit a lane closure and traffic slowed to a stop. I put it in electric mode and poodled along for minutes until it opened up again. That flexibility is unbeatable.

The drivetrain is brilliant and the breadth of chassis competence is remarkable. Press the bumpy road mode, and it glides over poor surfaces and even rail tracks.

But when you need it to be its an absolute scalpel.

 

[Jo_Sta7]

Thought driving the car tonight…is this the best and most complete super car of all time? Maybe.

 

[mihc]

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[Jonathan19]

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[klier]

Thought driving the car tonight…is this the best and most complete super car of all time? Maybe.

Where do you live and when can I ride shotgun?

 

[Mr. Mercedes]

Where do you live and when can I ride shotgun?

I live down under. Pun intended. You can ride on my lap sweetheart.

 

[klier]

You dirty, dirty man.

Australia is definitely on my bucket list. Maybe I can borrow your 296 for my intended cross continent sweep.

 

[Mr. Mercedes]

Haha no chance.
But you can have a few laps around a circuit.
In exchange for a lap dance.

 

[Centurion]

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Huuuge kudos to Ferrari for helping Matt. Electronics on cars can be a pain. In EVs and hybrids it’s even worse. You can be on a never ending goose trying to solve problem.

One issue can make a car or sub system refuse to work. You replace parts with the probable causes yet it’s an unrelated component that needs replacing.

Ferrari could have refused to help Matt but they decided to be kind. This will be positive for the 296 used market as cars with repairable damage won’t be completley be dishonoured by the brand.

 

[martinbo]

Huuuge kudos to Ferrari for helping Matt. Electronics on cars can be a pain. In EVs and hybrids it’s even worse. You can be on a never ending goose trying to solve problem.

One issue can make a car or sub system refuse to work. You replace parts with the probable causes yet it’s an unrelated component that needs replacing.

Ferrari could have refused to help Matt but they decided to be kind. This will be positive for the 296 used market as cars with repairable damage won’t be completley be dishonoured by the brand.

It's all about optics and opportunity management - Ferrari wouldn't have assisted if it wasn't in their best interests. They maximised the opportunity to get not only goodwill publicity but also to quell the notion of prohibitive electrical repair costs associated with their hybrid models. Surely in an effort to address sentiment-driven resale values of the 296 not being favourable. Two birds, one stone. Hardly magnanimous.

 

[Jonathan19]

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