New ferrari 296 GTB

[FezSpider]

I didn't know this V6 was coming. I must have been asleep.
https://youtu.be/xGl8s3JUxC8
https://youtu.be/hsWuH3zDzNE

Edited by FezSpider on Thursday 24th June 22:31

[SRBA]

Makes we want to buy a V12

[rat rod]

FezSpider said:

I didn't know this V6 was coming. I must have been asleep.
https://youtu.be/xGl8s3JUxC8
https://youtu.be/hsWuH3zDzNE

Edited by FezSpider on Thursday 24th June 22:31

Oh Dear Being fully aware that the Dino was no rocket ship i fully enjoyed my Dino's for

what they were but this looks like it trying to hard to be something it's not, Just my two pennies- worth.

[supersport]

I can’t say that does anything for me. Looks a bit st. Never thought I would say that about a Ferrari, it just doesn’t ooze desirability.

End of the V8 is a bit like when they started putting water in the flat 6. Sad days.

[DeejRC]

See, looks wise, I think she looks a whole lot better than the dogs dinners that the V8s were turning into.
I just think they have missed a trick with not releasing the standard V6 first @ £150k and calling her a Dino, then doing the hybrid 800+ HP job at the higher price.

[Fezzamania]

rat rod said:

Oh Dear Being fully aware that the Dino was no rocket ship i fully enjoyed my Dino's for

what they were but this looks like it trying to hard to be something it's not, Just my two pennies- worth.

Looks like a Lotus Evora to me

I know R8 owners always get "the nice audi mate" issue but just imagine Ferrari drivers getting "the nice lotus mate"

[LordOfTheManor]

"End of the V8 is a bit like when they started putting water in the flat 6. Sad days."

After owning a form of 911 for over 30 years, I couldn't have put it better - first time I've seen words telling the story as it is

[sparta6]

Dare I say, it looks a bit Corvette at the front

[rat rod]

Fezzamania said:

Looks like a Lotus Evora to me

I know R8 owners always get "the nice audi mate" issue but just imagine Ferrari drivers getting "the nice lotus mate"

Had plenty of "nice Lotus mate" when i owned a white 308 GT4 then a yellow one, don't think the coiours helped as didn't

get that with the silver and the blue one.

[Don1]

Fezzamania said:

Looks like a Lotus Evora to me

I know R8 owners always get "the nice audi mate" issue but just imagine Ferrari drivers getting "the nice lotus mate"

Evora with an Alfa 4C.

[Juber]

Not sure i am a fan.............yet

[W4NTED]

Deposit placed for the Mrs...

[IMI A]

First EV hybrid I've liked. Very nice. How much is it?!

[67Dino]

Think it looks great. Just a bit disappointed they didn’t call it ‘296 Dino’, given the V6. But wouldn’t put me off getting one (unlike the price - around £230k - which does, sadly).

[bordseye]

Fezzamania said:

Looks like a Lotus Evora to me

I know R8 owners always get "the nice audi mate" issue but just imagine Ferrari drivers getting "the nice lotus mate"

No problem. I bought my 430 because it was the nearest I could get to the handling and steering of my old Lotus. And thats a compliment to Ferrari.

[willy wombat]

I think it looks great in the photos and have an invitation to see one in the flesh in a couple of weeks so will see what I make of it then. Much as I love the naturally aspirated V8s and 12s for those of us who actually like to use the cars to tour, some ability to drive into certain cities while emitting zero CO2 is clearly going to be necessary.

[jenzo]

Is the 296 a replacement for the F8, so end of V8 Ferrari models?

[Griffith4ever]

Fezzamania said:

Looks like a Lotus Evora to me

I know R8 owners always get "the nice audi mate" issue but just imagine Ferrari drivers getting "the nice lotus mate"

You sure you don't mean nice TT mate ? It is an Audi. I have one :-) I mostly get "nice car mate" and "that's my dream car". Nice Audi mate would make sense?

To the other poster re. Corvette front end. That's what sprang to mind for me, before I read your post. Love the rear deck mind you.

[WCZ]

jenzo said:

Is the 296 a replacement for the F8, so end of V8 Ferrari models?

officially no, in reality yes

[bordseye]

jenzo said:

Is the 296 a replacement for the F8, so end of V8 Ferrari models?

Yes. Same with McLaren. Smae with Pork and the 4 cylinder. All about emissions and fuel consumption - a V6 has less pumping losses than a V8. Add in the Dyson bit and before you know it you have a Ferrari below 100mg and Ok in the various low emission zones world wide. Its the way the wind is blowing.