296 GTB (Sound & Roof)

296 GTB (Sound & Roof)

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oo7ml

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380 posts

106 months

Tuesday 30th November 2021
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Hi,

For those of you that have seen and heard the 296 in the flesh, any insight on the sound? On par with a 488/F8, or worse?

Also, I’m struggling to get my head around the engine bay. I can’t help thinking it looks like a Spyder with the shape of it?

oo7ml

Original Poster:

380 posts

106 months

Tuesday 30th November 2021
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Thanks both.

Yes, it does remind me of the 355, and others. As much as I like the 355, I did like the changes made to the rear from the 360, 430, 458, 488, and F8.

It’s a strange car. Can’t get my head around whether I like it or not… while trying to be somewhat positive for the future of supercars, which is rather bleak.

oo7ml

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380 posts

106 months

Thursday 2nd December 2021
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blueSL said:
I think the engine bay looks a mess. The whole point of a glass engine cover is to show it off, instead of which you see this…



Maybe there should be an option for a louvred engine bay cover to draw a veil. I think the best looking engine compartments are the 812, the 430 and the 458. The 488 looks a bit emasculated by comparison.
So is the engine bay completely covered? It’s hard to see in most photos online.