On April 19, Ferrari 296 GTS was officially released. As a convertible version of the 296 GTB, the new car is in the same vein as the 296 GTB. It adopts a mid-rear engine layout and is equipped with a 3.0T plug-in hybrid system. The 0-100km/h time is 2.9 seconds. In addition, the new car also offers the Assetto Fiorano performance package option.
The Ferrari 296 GTS has an extremely simple and elegant design and outstanding aerodynamic performance. The iconic aerodynamic element used on the front face is the tea tray front wing. The radiators are placed on both sides of the body, providing enough space for the tea tray-style front wing to be installed at the center. Its periphery adopts a bridge-shaped design, which is perfectly integrated with the overall structure and shape of the front bumper. In addition, an opening design is added on the inside below the daytime running lights, which can connect the wing to the wheel arch through a pipe parallel to the chassis bracket.
The Ferrari Design Center has created a new roof cover design for the new car, so that the retractable hard-top convertible can be stored in the engine when opened inside the cabin. The body on both sides is retracted, almost folding over the side spoilers. On one side of the bumper, side curtain airbags direct air from the front of the bumper to the wheels, exhausting it through a specially created wheel arch opening. The exit section of this duct is calibrated to accommodate the laterally expanding wake.
Aerodynamic research and development work on the rear of the Ferrari 296 GTS focused on solutions for managing the wake of the rear deck. This solution has been optimized to easily cope with the constraints imposed by the installation of a retractable hardtop convertible. The wing profile and flying buttress design give the new car the same aerodynamic and thermal efficiency as the Ferrari 296 GTB. In order to generate downforce, this roadster retains active aerodynamic devices, and the new car can generate 100 kilograms of additional downforce under high downforce conditions.
The cockpit of the 296 GTS is equipped with Ferrari’s latest fully digital interactive interface. This interior layout draws inspiration from the Ferrari SF90 Stradale and maintains a unified style. The sculptural door panels continue the style of the control panel in terms of materials and colors. The central circular relief is in the shape of a three-dimensional deep rhombus spoon. The architecture makes the entire door panel look very light and blends in with the trim behind it.
The central tunnel contains a shift mechanism inspired by classic models and designed in a modern style, as well as a compartment dedicated to storing car keys with the Prancing Horse logo. The central tunnel has also been redesigned, using an enclosed storage space instead of the open shape used in the 296 GTB.
The designers created unique seats with grooved designs for the Ferrari 296 GTS, which contrast sharply with the edge strips of the dashboard while also complementing each other to create a unified aesthetic effect.
New carIt will be equipped with the same 3.0T plug-in hybrid system as the 296 GTB. Its 3.0 V6 engine can output a maximum power of 663Ps and a maximum torque of 740N·m. Its 120-degree cylinder angle brings a lower center of gravity and lighter weight. With the help of the 167Ps motor, the maximum comprehensive output power of the plug-in hybrid system is 830Ps. At the same time, the 7.45kWh battery pack can enable the new car to achieve a cruising range of 25 kilometers in pure electric mode.
In addition, Ferrari has equipped this sports car with transition management brakes (TMA), 6-way chassis dynamic sensors (6w-CDS), electronic differentials (E-Diff) and other configurations, and has also improved the chassis It has been redesigned and optimized to give the new car stronger torsional stiffness and beam stiffness.
The Ferrari 296 GTS Assetto Fiorano configuration model can still bring a more pure performance driving experience through significant weight reduction and aerodynamic components. Other highlights include Multimatic shock absorbers based on Ferrari's GT racing experience, specially designed to optimize track performance; high downforce carbon fiber accessories installed on the front bumper, which can help generate an additional 10 kilograms of downforce; and Extensive use of other lightweight materials, such as carbon fiber for the cabin and exterior trim. In addition, the basic structure of some components such as door panels has also been redesigned for Assetto Fiorano configuration models, thereby achieving the goal of reducing the weight of the entire vehicle by 8 kilograms.
Ferrari has also exclusively designed a special paint scheme inspired by the Ferrari 250 Le Mans for customers who order Assetto Fiorano configuration models. For selection. The livery begins at the front wings, past the central grille, then up the bonnet in a tapered pattern, all the way to the retractable hardtop convertible and headliner, and finally down to the rear spoiler. Other options based on the Assetto Fiorano configuration include Michelin Pilot Sport Cup2R high-performance tires.
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Editor: Zhu Yuxiang