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  • Piloti Ferrari 296 Speciale is an Exclusive Configuration Reserved for Ferrari Client-Racing Drivers

    Piloti Ferrari 296 Speciale is an Exclusive Configuration Reserved for Ferrari Client-Racing Drivers

    • The 296 Speciale with Piloti Ferrari setup debuts, a tribute configuration for Ferrari client-racing drivers inspired by the Le Mans-winning 499P
    • Official debut at Circuit de la Sarthe during the 2025 24 Hours of Le Mans
    • Exclusive livery, customizable interior details, and endurance racing references

    [source: Ferrari]

    Le Mans (France), 13 June 2025 – On the eve of the 24 Hours of Le Mans, Ferrari unveiled the 296 Speciale with the Piloti Ferrari configuration, the latest expression of the Tailor Made programme. This exclusive configuration was designed to celebrate the successes achieved in the FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC) and to honour Ferrari client-racing drivers. The official debut fittingly took place at the Circuit de la Sarthe, home of the legendary French endurance race scheduled for this weekend. The unique specification, reserved for clients involved in Ferrari’s official sporting activities — both competitive and non-competitive — is inspired by the 499P, overall winner of the 24 Hours of Le Mans in 2023 and 2024 in the Hypercar category. Designed for those who live the track firsthand, this special livery and finish reflects the identity of a community of client-racing drivers who actively contribute to Ferrari’s racing legacy.

    The Piloti Ferrari 296 Speciale is offered in four racing-inspired colours: Rosso Scuderia, Blu Tour De France, Nero Daytona, and Argento Nürburgring. The exterior livery, inspired by that of the 499P and finished in Giallo Modena, features a hand-painted WEC logo, the Italian flag on the front bumper, and a customizable number chosen by the client. The model unveiled at Le Mans bears the number 51, with which Alessandro Pier Guidi, James Calado, and Antonio Giovinazzi claimed victory in 2023 — the year of Ferrari’s official return to top-tier endurance racing and the French race’s centenary.

    The cabin features racing seats upholstered in thermoformed black Alcantara®, with inserts made from the same fireproof fabric used for the official drivers’ suits. The livery number is also reproduced on the interior carbon fibre, while the technical metal footwell surface can be customized upon request. Every detail is designed to reflect the driving experience and sense of belonging shared by those passionate about competition. The personalisation is completed by a carbon identification plaque and a carbon-fibre door sill with an exclusive customizable dedication.

    296 Speciale
    The 296 Speciale is a special version of Ferrari’s mid-rear-engined berlinetta that represents the extreme evolution of the 296 GTB, setting a benchmark in driving enjoyment. The plug-in hybrid powertrain combines a 120-degree twin-turbo V6 with an electric motor, delivering a total output of 880 cv. The ICE has been lightened and reinforced with components also derived from Formula 1, while the 8-speed DCT transmission has been optimized with the Ferrari fast shift strategy to maximize electric torque and make gear changes even quicker and more engaging. Weight has been reduced and aerodynamic downforce increased by 20% compared to the 296 GTB. The chassis has been revised for even more responsive and precise track behaviour; the new extra boost software strategy delivers full power during high-performance laps. Its compact dimensions and design integrate radical technical solutions—such as rear gamma wings, suspended splitters, and an enlarged diffuser evoking a racing aesthetic.

    499P
    The 499P is the Hypercar with which Ferrari returned to the top class of the FIA World Endurance Championship in 2023, after a 50-year absence. Designed according to LMH regulations, it features a carbon-fibre monocoque chassis and double wishbone suspension. The hybrid powertrain combines a structural, load-bearing 3-litre twin-turbo V6 with a front electric motor, delivering around 680 cv and active all-wheel drive above 190 km/h. The electric unit also contributes to regenerative braking. Aerodynamics are optimized for efficiency and stability on all types of circuits. The 499P won the 24 Hours of Le Mans in 2023 and 2024 with cars #51 and #50 from the official Ferrari – AF Corse team, marking a triumphant return to the most prestigious endurance race.

    Ferrari Tailor Made
    Ferrari Tailor Made is the exclusive programme for clients who wish to personalize every element of their Ferrari, creating a car that truly reflects their character and tastes. Clients are assisted by a team of experts led by a personal designer who interprets their desires while respecting Ferrari’s aesthetic standards. The range of choices is virtually limitless, with the three collections — Classica, Inedita, and Scuderia — guiding clients through a world of exclusivity, elegance, and uniqueness.

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    296 Speciale – Technical specifications

    INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE

    TypeV6 – 120° – twin turbo – dry sump
    Total displacement2992 cc
    Bore and stroke88 mm × 82 mm
    Maximum power**515 kW (700 cv) at 8000 rpm
    Maximum torque755 Nm at 6000 rpm
    Maximum engine speed8500 rpm
    Compression ratio9.4:1
    Specific power output234 cv/l


    HYBRID SYSTEM

    Max. power output hybrid system**648 kW (880 cv)
    Maximum power in eDrive mode113 kW (154 cv)
    Battery capacity7.45 kWh
    Max. electric range25 km


    WEIGHTS AND DIMENSIONS

    Length4625 mm
    Width1968 mm
    Height (in kerb weight conditions)1181 mm
    Wheelbase2600 mm
    Front track1665 mm
    Rear track1632 mm
    Dry weight*1410 kg
    Dry weight/power ratio1.60 kg/cv
    Weight distribution40% front / 60% rear
    Fuel tank capacity65 l (10 l reserve)
    Luggage compartment capacity169 l
    Rear bench capacity112 l


    TYRES AND WHEELS
    Front                                                                         245/35 ZR 20 J9.0

    Rear                                                                          305/35 ZR 20 J11.0

    BRAKES
    Front                                                                         CCM, 398 x 223 x 38 mm

    Rear                                                                          CCM, 360 x 233 x 32 mm

    TRANSMISSION AND GEARBOX
    8-speed dual clutch F1 DCT

    ELECTRONIC CONTROL SYSTEMS
    SSC 9.0, TC, eDiff, SCM, FDE2.0, EPS, ABS Evo/EBD all range-all grip with extra boost energy recovery

    PERFORMANCE

    Maximum speed>330 km/h
    0–100 km/h2.8 s
    0–200 km/h7.0 s
    200-0 km/h106 m
    Fiorano lap time1’ 19” 000


    FUEL CONSUMPTION AND CO2 EMISSIONS****
    Under homologation

    * With optional content
    ** With 98 RON fuel
    *** With eManettino in ‘Qualify’ mode
    **** WLTP cycle

  • Market Find: Former Ralph Lauren Ferrari F50 in Giallo Modena Headed to RM Monterey Auction

    Market Find: Former Ralph Lauren Ferrari F50 in Giallo Modena Headed to RM Monterey Auction

    What: 1995 Ferrari F50
    Color: Giallo Modena (giallomodena; non-metallic UNI; 229211; Ferrari)
    VIN: ZFFTG46A2S0104798
    Mileage: 5,400 miles
    Price: $6,500,000 to $7,500,000 pre-auction estimate
    CarFax: N/A
    Window Sticker: N/A
    Location: RM Sotheby’s Monterey Auction
    Listing: Link

    As summer sets in, attention turns to Monterey Car Week. We’re beginning to see initial lot listings at the major houses, so why not start highlighting some of our favorites. To that end, we believe this F50 qualifies in spades.

    The color is Giallo Modena, one of just two US specification F50s built in this color. It’s a tasteful configuration, a point that gets driven home when you also mention that it was ordered new by Ralph Lauren who kept it in his possession for eight years.

    The car has logged just 5,400 miles and is Ferrari Classiche Certified. Most of us aren’t in the $6M+ Ferrari F50 market, but for those of us who are you may want to pay attention.

  • Market Find: 1975 Ferrari Dino 308 GT4 in Azzurro Blue Metallic

    Market Find: 1975 Ferrari Dino 308 GT4 in Azzurro Blue Metallic

    What: 1975 Ferrari Dino 308 GT4
    Color: Azzurro Blue Metallic (azzurroblumetallizzato; metallic UNI; 666010; Ferrari)
    Chassis:  12752
    Mileage: 4,700 km, 2,900 miles
    Current Price: $71,000
    Location: Woodside, CA
    Listing: Bring a Trailer

    There’s no doubt that the Ferrari Dino 308 GT4 is a quirky thing in the lexicon of Maranello. The only Ferrari from the factory to have ever been designed by Bertone, it’s also a rare 2+2 mid-engine configuration that was sold and badged as a Dino in Europe as this one was.

    This particular car, painted rare Azzuro Blue Metallic over white leather interior was restored in 2016 and fitted with larger 16-inch Superformance wheels that mimic a factory appearance, though with a larger diameter.

    This is a stunning and unique example of an equally unique Ferrari model. Check out more details in its listing over on Bring a Trailer.

  • Market Find: Rosso Winner Ferrari 512TR in Belgium

    Market Find: Rosso Winner Ferrari 512TR in Belgium

    What: 1992 Ferrari 512 TR
    Color: Rosso Winner (rossocorsa metallic UNI; 229120; Ferrari)
    VIN:  undisclosed
    Mileage: 55,588 km, 34,540 miles
    Price: €279,950
    CarFax: N/A
    Window Sticker: N/A
    Location: Oldtimerfarm BV, Aalter, Belgium
    Listing: Link

    There’s something about a unique car from a time when acquiring something tailored wasn’t just a matter of chatting up a sales guy at a dealer and wandering into a lounge where all your options are laid out readily in front of you. Yes, it’s not always that easy today, but it was much harder back in the day… say 1992, when this very unique 512 TR was manufactured.

    Rare paint? Check. Rosso Winner, a deep dark cabernet of a red that doesn’t look a thing like every other red Testarossa on the planet. Now, add in tone-on-tone red leather interior for good measure and you have something particularly tasteful? Don’t like a red-on-red Ferrari? Too bad. Literally every F40 that hasn’t been re-trimmed or sold to the Sultan of Brunei is red-over-red. Alas, none are Rosso Winner over red. That’s a shame.

  • Market Find: Verde Medio 296 GTS at Ferrari San Diego

    Market Find: Verde Medio 296 GTS at Ferrari San Diego

    What: 2024 Ferrari 296 GTS
    Color: Verde Medio (verdemedio; metallic UNI; 19400 M; Ferrari)
    VIN:  ZFF01SMA6R0300684
    Mileage: 41
    Price: $485,611
    CarFax: Link
    Window Sticker: N/A
    Location: Ferrari San Diego, San Diego, CA
    Listing: Ferrari San Diego

    Unexpected and tasteful may be the perfect storm when it comes to a fine tailored car. Take this 2024 Ferrari 296 GTS that’s in stock at Ferrari San Diego. Though a Ferrari color, Verde Medio Metallic is a medium green not far off from Aston Martin Racing Green.

    Green on a Ferrari is never expected, but almost always spectacular when it happens. Jay K and his Enzo, Sir Stirling Moss racing a Verde Pallido 250 GTO in the ’62 24 Hours of Le Mans, Eugenio Amos and his Verde Abetone Ferrari F40 – these are all some of our absolute favorites.

    Okay, perhaps a 296 GTS, even one costing $485,611 may be a bit less legendary than the three cars listed above, but this is still a phenomenal specification. Verde Medio looks amazing with the light Pelle Bianco leather. The whole car look just works, so we dedicate a golf clap to whomever created the specification… and we’re left scratching our head how one might add such a car to their garage and only log 41 miles. Whatever, that’s more miles for the next owner I suppose.

  • Update: Niels van Roij Design Testarossa Targa Closer to Completion

    Update: Niels van Roij Design Testarossa Targa Closer to Completion

    Coachbuilding house Niels van Roij Design continues progress on its open-top Testarossa commission, giving an even closer look at what the finished product will be. An update was posted to their Facebook Page HERE.

    We’ve covered this open-top Testarossa before HERE, and even more recently were reminded that a similar conversion was offered by Ernst Berg Systems (EBS) back in 1985. How this “targa” style conversion differs remains to be seen.

    Earlier drawings revealed by the firm appeared to show more of a hinged “Superamerica” style roof. These more recent images seem to show a split roof – not a T-top, but similarly cut.

    Whatever the case, the project is nearing completion, and based on other work we’ve seen by Niels van Roij Design, we’re eager to see the final product.

    More Information: nielsvanroij.com

  • Market Find: 1986 Ferrari Testarossa in Rosso Metallizzato

    Market Find: 1986 Ferrari Testarossa in Rosso Metallizzato

    What: 1986 Ferrari Testarossa
    Color: Rosso Metallizzato (rossometallizzato; metallic uni; 305/C / 20-R-187; Ferrari)
    VIN: ZFFSA17A5G0061107
    Mileage: 35,000
    Price: Upon Request
    CarFax: N/A
    Window Sticker: N/A
    Location: Graham Rahal Performance, Zionsville, IN
    Listing: Link

    Maybe it’s EVs making us yearn for classic and obnoxious ICE again, or maybe it’s just Generation X feeling nostalgic as it watches its amassing 401Ks, but Reagen era hedonistic sportscars are enjoying a renaissance that most any of us can get behind.

    Take the Ferrari Testarossa. In any other era, a car with those cheese grater intakes on each side would probably be considered extreme, but sitting next to a Lamborghini Countach the Testarossa struck a toned down and almost subtle pose. Add in a factory color yet rare paint like Rosso Metallizzato and it looked even more reserved.

    FYI, there’s just such a car right now at Graham Rahal Performance. If you’re seeking a unique car from this era, this one definitely qualifies. Unlike today, paint to sample services in this era were pretty few and far between, making rare shades such as this one a great get if you want something tailored from the 80s era.

  • Market Find: Ferrari Tailor Made 458 Speciale

    Market Find: Ferrari Tailor Made 458 Speciale

    What: 2015 Ferrari 458 Speciale
    Color: Ferrari Tailor Made Giallo Triplo Strato over Blue Scuro (metallic-UNI; 159752; Ferrari)
    VIN:  Upon Request
    Mileage: 950 Miles
    Price: Upon Request
    CarFax: Upon Request
    Window Sticker: N/A
    Location: Miami, FL
    Listing: Auto Source Group Miami

    The result of close collaboration with a US-based Ferrari franchise and Ferrari North America’s Tailor Made department, this 2015 458 Speciale was treated to roughly $75k in special wishes, most of which can be found when you look past the Giallo Triplo Strato paint. A Blue Scuro center stripe was chosen to tie the exterior to the interior, featuring Blue Scuro Alcantara upholstery and yellow stitching. For the sticklers among us, rest assured that the interior Carbon Fiber bits have been finished in Blue Carbon as well. An impulse buy this was not and continues not to be, but in today’s supercar marketplace, it just may prove a safe bet at (nearly) any cost.

  • EU Market Find: Rare Blue Chiaro Ferrari Mondial with Red Carpets

    EU Market Find: Rare Blue Chiaro Ferrari Mondial with Red Carpets

    What: 1982 Ferrari Mondial Coupé
    Color: Blu Chiaro (bluchiaro; metallic UNI; 503/C; Ferrari)
    VIN:  N/A
    Mileage: 53,000 km shown, 32,932 miles
    Bid Price: € 45,900
    CarFax: N/A
    Window Sticker: N/A
    Location: Bari, Italy
    Listing: Autoscout24.de

    If there’s a bargain Ferrari nowadays then maybe that’s the Mondial. It may not feature the unique Bertone design or the romance of the Dino GT4, but it’s got a similar 2+2 configuration that will allow you to drive around with some of your shorter friends.

    For this car, we turn to Europe where rare and eccentric specifications are more commonly found. Though a factory color, we think Blu Chiaro over Crema leather is still a sophisticated and rare specification. Throw in red carpets and that becomes decidedly more sophisticated and rare.

    This one is private party in Italy, which means you should be aware and consider costs of exportation and potential VAT taxes that could be associated. That said, the price is reasonable and an Italian pedigree to a Ferrari is pretty great, not to mention it’s likely never seen salt.

    If the car is as advertised, it’s also a first owner, original paint and recently serviced example. These also make it very compelling.

  • Maturo Planning Ferrari 308 GTB Gr.4 Inspired Remaster in 2025, with Lancia 037 Also in the Works

    Maturo Planning Ferrari 308 GTB Gr.4 Inspired Remaster in 2025, with Lancia 037 Also in the Works

    Maturo has been making a name for itself with its Lancia Delta Integrale remasters in road-going and rally car varieties and it’s already preparing for its next act. Sicking with the Italian rally legend theme, Maturo has added a section of its website to focus on the Ferrari 308 GTB Group 4.

    To those who don’t know, Group 4 is a class of rallying that ran from 1973 to 1981, predating Group B. Whereas the Ferrari 288 GTO was developed for Group B, Maranello had homologated the 308 GTB for Group 4 rallying. Maturo aims to recapture some of that magic with its focus on the Group 4, building upon what is perhaps one of the most affordable Ferrari models available.

    Judging by their website (HERE), it appears they’ll offer both a street “Stradale” and “Rally” versions. That’s basically the same approach they’ve taken with the Delta Integrale. However, while their Integrales look almost like stock Delta Integrale Evolution models, the 308 GTB Group 4 Stradale appears to make use of the wider arch flares and other design cues of the 308 GTB rally car. Of course, we’ll have to wait and see though because only silhouette teaser imagery is on the site for the road car version while there are ample photos of the Rally.

    On the website, Maturo describes the car:

    “The truly special Ferrari 308 GTB Group 4 Michelotto engineered rally car, redeveloped to be enjoyed for street-use and thus, disguised as a high-end daily driver. The Maturo 308 Stradale specification will be developed taking the Group 4 rally car as its base, adding countless technical (re)developments and using advanced materials. Resulting in a period-correct, hugely exciting car that meets our present-day expectations.“

    Maturo Also Plans an Lancia 037

    And if that’s not enough, we also found mention in their initial Delta Integrale press release of a plan to also perform their remastering magic on the Lancia 037, Lancia’s mid-engine answer to the Audi quattros and very early take on Group B rallying before the arrival of the all-wheel drive mid-engine Delta S4. Will that work to restore actual 037s or build well sorted replicas from Fiat Scorpion donors? We don’t know and time will tell, but that’s great news for fans of the Lancia 037.