Ferrari’s hardcore 296 VS drops April 29, and Maranello isn’t messing around.
The VS (Versione Speciale) follows Ferrari’s time-honored tradition of turning already-insane berlinettas into track weapons that somehow remain road legal. Think 458 Speciale. Think 488 Pista. Think “standard 296 wasn’t enough.”
Ferrari Turns the Wick Up to 11
Ferrari’s taking their hybrid V6 formula and cranking everything to extremes. The standard 296 GTB already delivers 819 hp from its twin-turbo 3.0-liter V6 and electric motor combo. The VS will reportedly push beyond 850 hp.
That’s supercar territory from six cylinders. Let that sink in.
The aero package borrows heavily from the 296 GT3 race car. Spy shots reveal:
- Aggressive front fascia with larger intakes
- Active aero flaps for downforce management
- Redesigned rear diffuser that means business
- Race-inspired brake cooling ducts
Each element serves a purpose. Nothing exists for show.
Digital Debut for a Digital Age
Ferrari’s skipping the traditional auto show reveal. The 296 VS debuts digitally on April 29 via the MyFerrari app.
No red carpet. No champagne flutes. Just pure automotive engineering unleashed through smartphones.
This follows Ferrari’s recent pattern with the 296 Speciale and Speciale A variants, which pack a staggering 880 hp – a full 50 horses more than standard models.
The V6 Renaissance Continues
Remember when Ferrari purists clutched pearls at the thought of a V6 Ferrari? Those days are dead.
This twin-turbo 120° V6 hybrid powertrain delivers performance that would embarrass V12s from just a decade ago. The standard 296 already hits 100 km/h in under 3 seconds.
The VS will be quicker. It will be sharper. It will be more expensive.
And it will continue proving that cylinder count means nothing when engineering excellence takes center stage.
Ferrari’s message is clear: the future of performance isn’t about displacement. It’s about precision, technology, and the willingness to evolve while maintaining the soul that makes a Ferrari special.
The 296 VS isn’t just a faster 296. It’s Ferrari showing what happens when they stop holding back.
