Performance Review: Ferrari 296 GTB Assetto 3.0 V6 Twin Turbo Hybrid - [2021]

Figures & Specs Summary:

Ferrari 296 Performance Review.

Introduction:

This edition of the Ferrari 296 GTB Assetto 3.0 V6 Twin Turbo Hybrid is the 8 speed / Auto version and was first brought out in 2021. This was at around the same time as the introduction of the 2021 McMurtry Speirling Goodwood and the 2021 Rimac Nevera 1888bhp Electric AWD.This particular Ferrari 296 has a 2992cc Twin Turbo Petrol Electric Hybrid powerplant with 6 cylinders in a V formation.

Alternative Petrol Electric Hybrid V6's includes the 2022 Ferrari 296 GTS Assetto 3.0 V6 Twin Turbo Hybrid

The 296 shares its Petrol Electric Hybrid V6 engine configuration with the likes of the 2022 Ferrari 296 GTS Assetto 3.0 V6 Twin Turbo Hybrid and the 2022 Ferrari 296 GTS 3.0 V6 Twin Turbo Hybrid. If you're looking for other fast cars which share the 296's Rear Wheel Drive, Coupe combination then how about the 1982 Fiat X1/9 1.5 8V or the 1965 Aston-Martin DB6 1965.

Power and Weight:

Weighing in at 1458 kgs (3214 lbs) this makes the Ferrari 296 GTB Assetto 3.0 V6 Twin Turbo Hybrid in the same weight category as the 2023 Toyota Corolla GR Morizo Edition 1.6 Turbo or the give or take 50kg.

The Ferrari 296 shares the same bhp with the 2023 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 6.2 V8 Convertible (650 bhp)

In terms of power the 2992cc 24V V6 engine produces 654 bhp (487 kW) @ 8000 rpm similar to the 2023 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 6.2 V8 Convertible (650 bhp) or the 2023 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 5.5 V8 C8 (670 bhp).

The Twin Turbo V6 throws out 546 lb-ft (740.2 Nm) @ 8000 rpm placing it with cars of similar torque performance figures such as the 3996 Bentley Continental GT 4.0 V8 Turbo Convertible (568 lb-ft) or the 2023 Lamborghini Revuelto 6.5 V12 Petrol Hybrid (535 lb-ft).

Power to Weight:

If one combines the weight with power or torque performance for the Ferrari 296 you can get a better idea of it's real world performance.

The 2023 Ferrari SF 90 XX Spider 4.0 V8 Turbo (473.4 bhp per ton) has similar Bhp Per Ton stats as the Ferrari 296.

The Ferrari 296 has a Power to weight ratio of 448.5 bhp per ton and 374.4 lb-ft per ton. Bhp Per Ton figures of the 2021 296 competing with the 2023 Ferrari SF 90 XX Spider 4.0 V8 Turbo (473.4 bhp per ton) or the 2019 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 6.2 V8 Supercharged C8 (472.4 bhp per ton).

Power to Weight(cont.):

If you agree with the late great Carroll Shelby then arguably an even better indicator of potential performance, Torque. Use weight as well and you end up with - Torque per ton, with the Ferrari 296 generating around 374.4 lb-ft per ton. If you're curious as to what other cars have as much torque to weight then look no further than the 2017 Dodge Challenger SRT Demon 6.2 V8 (397.2 lb-ft per ton) or the 2017 Ford GT 3.5 V6 Bi-Turbo (397.1 lb-ft per ton).

Acceleration:

With a 0-60mph time of 2.80 secs or a 0-100km/h (0-62mph) of 2.9 secs, this made the Ferrari 296 GTB Assetto 3.0 V6 Twin Turbo Hybrid as fast as the 2022 Ferrari 296 GTS 3.0 V6 Twin Turbo Hybrid (2.80 secs) the 2022 Ferrari 296 GTS Assetto 3.0 V6 Twin Turbo Hybrid (2.80 secs) the 2022 Mercedes AMG One 1.6 V6 Turbo Hybrid (2.80 secs) the or the 2021 Lamborghini Aventador LP 780-4 Ultimae Roadster 6.5 V12 (2.80 secs). This Ferrari 296 GTB Assetto 3.0 V6 Twin Turbo Hybrid is also faster than the 2022 Lotus Eletre R 905 bhp (2.90 secs) the 2021 Maserati MC20 3.0 V6 Twin Turbo (2.90 secs) the 2021 BMW 5 Series M5 CS 4.4 V8 Turbo F90 (2.90 secs) the and the 2021 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray 6.2 V8 C8 (2.90 secs).

Quarter Mile time is a close race between the 296 and the 1982 Lamborghini Countach LP500S

When talking about the performance of the Ferrari 296 on the drag strip it can reach a quarter mile in an estimated 10.8 secs @ 126.6 mph. Similar performance down the quarter mile can be found with the the 1982 Lamborghini Countach LP500S (10.76 secs), the 2007 Mercedes C Class 63 AMG (10.76 secs), and the 2009 BMW X5 M Sport 4.4 V8 (10.76 secs).

Top Speed:

Modern performance cars are often artificially restricted to 155mph. The 2021 version of the Ferrari 296 GTB Assetto 3.0 V6 Twin Turbo Hybrid has a maximum speed of 205mph.

Top Speed of the 2021 296 equals the 2017 Ford GT 3.5 V6 Bi-Turbo (216 mph)

If maxing out your car on the AutoBahn is your thing and you're wondering what's faster than the 2021 Ferrari 296 GTB Assetto 3.0 V6 Twin Turbo Hybrid then how about the 2017 Ford GT 3.5 V6 Bi-Turbo (216 mph), the 2023 Lamborghini Revuelto 6.5 V12 Petrol Hybrid (217 mph), or the 2020 McLaren Sabre 4.0 V8 Twin Turbo (217 mph).

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