RE: All-new Ferrari 296 GTB is rear-drive PHEV
Discussion
john_1983 said:
I don't understand how this 'complements' the F8 - more power, but what about price?
It's lovely, but I still don't get where it fits in the range
The F8 starts at £203k; this will likely be £35k more expensive. The F8 will eventually disappear (next year); Ferrari are looking to increase the price/profitability of their cars as part of their business plan.It's lovely, but I still don't get where it fits in the range
Edited by garystoybox on Thursday 24th June 14:16
I like the looks, elegant with a sense of motion, and the 250LM-style rear of the cabin with the buttresses is great.
It's good it's smaller than the F8, would be fascinated to know whether that's a significant difference or just a few mm. Something the size of say a 355 would be great.
Surprised it's being slotted in above the F8 rather than replacing, assume that it will replace it in the medium term.
Interesting that McLaren and Ferrari both went to 120 degree V6s, seems it's the new thing.
That looks stunning and not too shabby weight wise with the electric motor/batteries.
I will wait to hear what it really sounds like though, the sound overlaid on the video seems very much the kind of manufactured sound that gets piped into the cabin/over the speakers.
I am still struggling with the V6 as a powertrain on a Ferrari though. However fantastic it may be, I think a V6 is the kind of powerplant you perhaps aspire to but not one you dream about. I suspect I am weird and/or not typical of the modern Ferrari buying 'public'...
I will wait to hear what it really sounds like though, the sound overlaid on the video seems very much the kind of manufactured sound that gets piped into the cabin/over the speakers.
I am still struggling with the V6 as a powertrain on a Ferrari though. However fantastic it may be, I think a V6 is the kind of powerplant you perhaps aspire to but not one you dream about. I suspect I am weird and/or not typical of the modern Ferrari buying 'public'...
George29 said:
Nice to see fairly elegant smooth shapes making a comeback. Not so keen on the rear end. I do like the J50 style windscreen though
The engine sounds seriously impressive. But same as always when they downsize and hybrid, it makes it much faster but seems less fun. 140kg increase over an F8 is pretty substantial. I know they’ve increased the power more than enough to cope with it but I don’t think the F8 needed any more!
Makes me wonder what it would be like without the hybrid side of it?
Where'd you get 140kg from? The F8 Tributo won't be 1340kg kerb.The engine sounds seriously impressive. But same as always when they downsize and hybrid, it makes it much faster but seems less fun. 140kg increase over an F8 is pretty substantial. I know they’ve increased the power more than enough to cope with it but I don’t think the F8 needed any more!
Makes me wonder what it would be like without the hybrid side of it?
Front half looks okay but super generic, could you tell this was a Ferrari apart from the colour? Rear arches look awful and back looks like a cheap corvette knock off, I'm not a fan! About 50% more expensive than the Artura, though with more power. I would prefer either without hybrid but then I'm not a prospective customer!
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