I love how the last few 296 GTB listings on Bring a Trailer say that buying one will get you a 296 Speciale. LOL - good luck with that!
I don't have to prove anything to anyone if you don't believe me or think I'm a windbag then I can live with that. But I know what's true.
Never 40 cars per dealer, there are about 200 dealers in the world, which means that would be 8,000 Speciale's, and Ferrari only makes about 13,000 cars a year in total. Each dealer will get around 7 to 16 cars depending on dealership, in total. Also you need to currently own a 296, in your garage to qualify for this car no matter what your status is.
Well it’s true in the sense it’s a necessary but not sufficient condition. you will need a 296 to get a VS but just having a 296 may not be enough.
Not true that you must own a 296 in order to receive a 296S. That is incorrect. Every dealer might have their own policy, but that is not Ferrari policy.
I recently test driven a 750s spider, which I am pleasantly surprised to learn how much improvement it got over the 720s. To compare to 296 spider, I personally would prefer a carbon tub, it feels more solidly. It is very nimble and the exhaust sounds similar to the 296. In all honesty, both would be a great buy around 300.
man, this gotta be the most awesome and descriptive post I have read for a while. When you say time dilation, I was hmmm, I should test drive again... I like what I just read
seems like another Lusso for Pista situation to me... I am so tired of Ferrari dealer's game. Just buy what you like, drive it hard and if it drops money, just don't sell then you don't have to think about it. I did that with FF and Lusso. What a blast. 15K miles in each.
Perhaps you could post some pics of you alongside your Honda Accord with the Mansory kit, so doubters here will acknowledge your automotive design prowess?
Ferrari stock increased 5x - This thread represents maybe 1-2% percent of VS buyers. 98% of opinions, no drivers reviews - to say 296 does not attract attention let alone the VS is crazy talk. It's a great design and car, show something better besides another Ferrari which again is crazy talk. Dealers can do what they want on VS - limited editions early allocations, not for the faint of heart.
I drove the GTS at the Esperenzia again today. 3rd or 4th time driving a 296 and every time, i learn something new. Gricio scurro was stunning in person and the car has presence. It looks stunning. i actually like the back a lot. From a driving standpoint a couple things stood out that i had not picked up on previous drives. It gives you a punch when upshifting under load (so happy about it!) as i really thought from my previous drives going hybrid had taken that away. The punch when shifting adds to the overall excitement of driving. I realized that was my own issues as I was lifting off the gas. Keep it under load and shifting and it has a good punch to it in race mode. As rpms climbs, the tone changes to a bit of a higher pitch towards redline. I'm saying a bit as my Lusso was much higher pitch (understand we are talking 6 vs. 12 cylinders), but there is definitely a higher pitch towards redline. I am looking forward to hearing the VS as I'm sure it will only add to the drama and the visceral experience. The intake and turbo blow off valve noise is loud with the back window down and definitely reminds me of the older turbo cars and adds to the overall character of the car. The quality that surprises me the most and i felt it the first time i drove it and still continue to enjoy, is how telepathic the steering and front end is. It is a complete go-kart, so responsive. The 458, 458Speciale and Pista, i do not recall any being this direct. The 458 Italia that i owned for 3 years, although direct, the front-end was not this responsive at city speeds. The 458 Speciale felt more responsive than both the 458 Italia and Pista, but 296 is even more/on a different level. Going off memory from my couple drives in the Pista and 458 speciale. Others that have can confirm or clarify. The Engine/Exhaust sound is good for a turbo engine. I wish we still had the visceral and rawness that was in the NA V8 engines. Those felt more guttural when unrestricted. Unfortunately, that is not there in any of the new cars and I'll attribute that primarily to the GPF/regulations. Overall, I think it is a fantastic car and under appreciated from folks that have not driven it. I was very much anti-V6 until i drove this car. People need to drive it and experience it first. It is really good!. I am still learning new things about it after each of my drives. I can't imagine how Ferrari will improve on the handling and responsiveness of this car. If the gear shifts are more punchier, the engine has higher pitch or other characteristics that can add to the visceral and rawness of the engine, the Speciale will be "special". I am not talking about hp as that is not top priority for me. I was happy with the 560hp in the Italia or the 680 in the Lusso on the street. 296 offers a much more enjoyable experience due to its handling and torque low end for the street and and on the backgrounds. The 296 delivers on the sound and exceeds expectations on the handling. I never felt that way about the handling on the 458 Italia. I am really excited about the VS as taking this car up a notch or two will only make the Speciale, "Special". Separately, I heard that the Speciale will be at the Miami Challenge race next weekend. If anyone here gets to see it in person, please report back.
Bullseye! The car is so underrated. I still cannot get over how much better it is than everything I have ever experienced. The ones on the market at deep discounts are steals.
You might want to reconsider that last bit. The 296 is a lot quicker, as demonstrated in the video below:
I don't agree with anything @St.R is on about here, and I have little doubt that the 296 Speciale is going to be epic. But I don't know what this disproves. Faster ≠ more (or less) emotional. If it did, we'd all drive Rimacs.
It just proves that his statement about the 812 not being much slower than the 296 is factually wrong. Nothing more or less than that.
