In short, no it doesn’t. The turbo lag in an F8 is barely perceptible, so you’re getting a second or less of lag in a hybrid. If Ferrari were to have introduced the 296 as a lower hp V6 pure ICE, it would have been a mistake. They would not have addressed the change many see as necessary and inevitable. So they took a chance. Like you, I really hope it does hold up reliability wise. There is a lot riding on the technology. As far as being advertised as ‘fun’, it’s good marketing and hopefully that’ll pan out as well. I use my cars in the real world, in challenging and precarious situations most wouldn’t dare. I’ll know within one drive if this is a fun car for the way ai use it. I like the looks and laud Ferrari for taking the difficult but necessary move into the hybrid world. Cost issues aside, I like it better than the hybrid versions of the McLaren and MC20. If the 296 turns out to be the real deal, I expect to be driving the spider version in less than 2 years.
I love it. I don't think some of the photos we are seeing are doing the design justice. Looking at Hi-Res photos and videos and the details and surfacing show themselves.
As the owner of 4 Dinos and other older Ferrari's, it's the first new Ferrari in a long time that I actually like. I see a resemblance to the Dino-308-360 lineage, which are among my favorites, and have no issues with the Hybrid V6 layout. My dealer in Naples, Fl already has 12 orders and I'm strongly considering putting my name on the list as well.
I wonder if theres a generational aspect to the like/dislike crowds. Maybe younger people, who grew up on Transformers and Anime, love all the vents and scoops and hard edged boy racer stuff more than those of us who are older? I say this as someone who loves the 296 but thinks the 812 is the lowest design point in Ferraris history.
I love the 296 and the 812. Seeing the 812 in motion on the road is stunning, makes all other cars on road disappear.
at first i didn't like the design especially i have had problems appreciating the blacked-out steep windshield treatment of 296. but over time after judging some photos available on internet i started to figure-out various design details of the car and now it looks fantastic to my eyes; even i think this windshield perfectly suites the design of the 296 and gives it distinct characteristics. a 458/488 kind of a-pillar; as some designer tried to force that in it, is not fit for this design, i think. superb front and rear curves and the rear engine cover- a complex piece of design.
I was very excited to see what Ferrari was going to do with the F8 replacement. In fact I was prepared to make a deposit on the Spider version the day of the reveal. I was ready for something new, a transformative change from the 458/488/F8 lineage. The 296 design is attractive yet it doesn’t provide me with that WOW factor I was looking for. I’m hoping once I see one in person it will win me over In case I decide not to move forward with the 296 I recently made a deposit on a C8 Corvette. A buddy has one and frankly I was more impressed with the car than I expected.
MC20 is very nice, I often see the test drivers here around doing the pre-delivery road testing of each car produced. It's very nice, maybe even a better car than the 296, but in my opinion it lacks a bit of personality and heritage too: the 296 reminds me of 246GT and 250 LM. This said, the MC20 is a great and light car: a sort of Italian McLaren with a full carbon fiber monocoque. ciao
Curious to know why the survey indicates out of the 32.9% who deem the 296 absolutely stunning, only 13.9% intend to buy it. Why? 1. hybridization 2. likely reliabilty issues due to novel, complex new technology 3. Very pleased with existing car(s) owned. 4. Other or mixture of above .
I think we are looking at 400k+ for what feels like an entry level car. I know the numbers are contrary to that but that's how it feels to me.
Agree. Stopped at my dealer here N Colorado today and he said 306k base. So you are looking at 370-400 with decent spec.
I started to configure one using the SF90 option sheet. I think most cars will be hoving around $400k
£233k base in UK, so £30k up on the F8 Tributo…I think once prices are out there and specced up, the initial excitement will wane a bit..
$400k is really $440k after taxes and PPF/ceramic coating. That's a lot for a non-limited car. Good for F8 owners though. Prices will stay strong.
Lease- u don’t pay taxes upfront. It’s a 10% increase on tributo which isn’t much for people able to afford a Ferrari to be honest Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
About 10% over the F8. Those who think the 296 will be some kind of cheap entry level thing due to the V6, is in for a surprise. Sent from my SM-G930F using FerrariChat.com mobile app
