A few weeks ago, the first official Polish premiere of the
Maranello-based brand's latest spider, the Ferrari 296 GTS, took place at the
Ferrari Warsaw showroom at 21 Wirażowa Street. The model, which was seen by
more than 130 people during this premiere, was equipped with the Assetto
Fiorano package. What’s more, the same model in the press materials was driven
by Carlos Sainz, driver of the Scuderia Ferrari team competing in Formula One.
The 296 GTS uses the new 663 cv 120° V6, coupled with an
electric motor capable of delivering a further 122 kW (167 cv), which debuted
on the 296 GTB. This is the first 6-cylinder engine installed on a road-going
spider sporting the Prancing Horse badge. It unleashes its class-leading 830 cv
total power output to deliver previously unthinkable performance levels and an
innovative, exhilarating and unique soundtrack, further enhanced by the fact
that it can be relished with the top down.
The RHT (retractable hard top) guarantees exceptional
occupant comfort. With the roof stowed it features a sleek, sporty design and
with the roof up, the silhouette remains very similar to that of the 296 GTB.
The lightweight RHT takes a mere 14 seconds to retract or deploy at speeds of
up to 45km/h. The separation line between the car’s body and the roof is above
the B post. As a result, the folding roof splits into two sections that fold
flush over the front of the engine, thus maintaining the engine bay’s thermal
dissipation characteristics and the balance of the overall design. This also
allowed the designers to introduce a window in the rear section of the engine
cover through which the new V6 is clearly visible. When the top is retracted,
the cabin and the rear deck are separated by a height-adjustable glass rear
screen which guarantees optimal passenger comfort even at high speeds.